Summary
The council began the process of renaming the Central Facilities Center at MLK Park for Dale Clinton, a 98-year-old civil rights and anti-poverty advocate who helped create the center. Nearly 400 residents signed a petition in support.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Mar 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs limited to updated signage and an interior biography display.
The Clinton family and the community honoring a civil rights legacy.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Parks and Recreation Commission - Mar 19, 2026
The commission recommended naming the MLK Jr. Park facility after Dale Clinton, a 99-year-old civil rights leader who helped establish the center in 1974. Community members collected 400+ signatures and asked the city to also reactivate the underused facility.
City Council - Feb 17, 2026
The council began the process of renaming the Central Facilities Center at MLK Park for Dale Clinton, a 98-year-old civil rights and anti-poverty advocate who helped create the center. Nearly 400 residents signed a petition in support.
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