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VIP Records Sign

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Last discussed Jan 6, 2026.

Public comments (5)

SupportiveKelvin AndersonJan 6, 2026

The VIP Records founder, marking 47 years on the block, said bringing the sign back to public view is overwhelming.

City Council - Jan 6, 2026 · 1:20:18 →
SupportiveTenisha AndersonJan 6, 2026

His daughter urged approval of the agreement and the VIP Records Park naming, calling the sign a cultural staple.

City Council - Jan 6, 2026 · 1:23:01 →
SupportiveGregory JohnsonJan 6, 2026

Arts Council figure tearfully credited the late Rhonda Love for keeping the sign project alive.

City Council - Jan 6, 2026 · 1:19:57 →
SupportiveSharon Diggs JacksonJan 6, 2026

Representing the historically Black cultural district, presented a musical legacy booklet and asked the city to fence off the corner site.

City Council - Jan 6, 2026 · 1:31:03 →
SupportiveVivian MalauuluJan 6, 2026

Strongly supported the item but said $170,000 should be viewed as a floor, not a ceiling, for an icon of this magnitude.

City Council - Jan 6, 2026 · 1:35:07 →