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Renaming Oakland Park to Eartha M. M. White Historical Oakland Park

Original title: ORD Renaming the Public Park Currently Known as “Oakland Park,” Located at 657 E Union St, Jax, FL 32206, in Council Dist 7, Pursuant to Sec 122.105 (Public Buildings, Public Facilities & Public Parks Naming & Renaming Procedures), Ord Code, to Be Known as “Eartha M. M. White Historical Oakland Park” (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Peluso) (JHPC Apv) (Co-Sponsors CMs Carrico & Johnson) 3/11/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, TEU 3/17/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/18/25 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/25/25 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/22/25 CO PH Addnt'l 5/13/25 8/4/25 NCSPHS Withdraw 6-0 8/5/25 TEU Withdraw 3-2 (Defer) (Pittman, Johnson) 8/12/25 CO Amend(FL)/Approve 15-3 (Peluso, Boylan, Carlucci) TEU PH Per Sec. 122.105 - 4/15/25 Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec. 122.105, Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/22/25 & 5/13/25

Record date · August 12, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance officially renames Oakland Park, located at 657 E Union St in Jacksonville, to 'Eartha M. M. White Historical Oakland Park.' The change follows the city's established procedures for renaming public facilities.

Why it matters

The park's official name is changed for all city signage, maps, and public records, honoring Eartha M. M. White.

Who It Affects

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Residents of Council District 7

The name of the public park in their district has been officially changed.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance officially renames Oakland Park to 'Eartha M. M. White Historical Oakland Park'.
  • The park is located at 657 E Union St, Jacksonville, FL 32206.
  • The park is located in Council District 7.
  • The renaming was conducted pursuant to Section 122.105 of the Ordinance Code regarding naming and renaming procedures.
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  • The City Council approved the ordinance on August 12, 2025, with a 15-3 vote.
  • The ordinance was introduced on March 11, 2025.
  • The Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission (JHPC) provided approval for the renaming.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the park located?
The park is located at 657 E Union St, Jacksonville, FL 32206.
Who is the park named after?
The park is being renamed to honor Eartha M. M. White.

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Legislative Process Duration

The ordinance took five months from introduction (March) to final enactment (August), including multiple committee referrals and a split vote in the TEU committee.

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