Item - 2024.EX12.8
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on February 29, 2024 and was adopted without amendment.
- See also 2024.CR2.4
EX12.8 - Recommendation from the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee on Inclusion of Names for consideration when renaming Civic Assets
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Executive Committee:
1. Directed the City Manager to ensure that the governing bodies overseeing the decision on the naming City of Toronto assets consider Dudley Laws, Charles Roach, Chloe Cooley and John M. Tinsley among the broader list of names for consideration to rename assets, along with names of anti-racism trailblazers and leaders to highlight the City of Toronto’s commitment to anti-racism.
Origin
(February 9, 2024) Letter from the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee
Summary
At its meeting on February 9, 2024, the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee considered Item CR2.4 and made a recommendation to Executive Committee.
Background Information
(February 9, 2024)
Letter from the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee on Recommendation from the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee on Inclusion of Names for consideration when renaming Civic Assets
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-243177.pdf
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-243177.pdf
Speakers
Miguel Avila Velarde, Toronto Copwatch
Derek Moran
Derek Moran
Motions
Motion
to Adopt Item
moved by
Mayor Olivia Chow
(Carried)