Rename three streets named for Confederate generals, Says Advisory Council (FL)
By BRIDGET O'BRIEN • 21 HOURS AGO
... The council agreed Tuesday night that Hollywood should not only rename Forrest Street, but also noted two other roadways named for Confederate generals: Lee .. and Hood ...
The board recommended the commission waive more than 22,000 dollars in fees associated with changing the street names. Board members .. urged commissioners to get input from residents in finding new names ...
City commissioners .. are expected to discuss the issue during a City Hall meeting in July.
http://wlrn.org/post/hollywood-should-rename-three-streets-named-confederate-generals-says-advisory-council
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