Settlement Name

West Sacramento

Province, Territory, or State

California

Country

United States

Keywords

facility naming; facility renaming; city council approval; community participation; naming criteria; public facility naming; parks buildings bridges trails; historical recognition; community contributions; indigenous representation

Has Policy?

Yes

Policy

The City of West Sacramento’s Facility Naming and Renaming Policy establishes a standardized process for naming and renaming city facilities such as buildings, parks, bridges, overpasses, and trails. Initial naming of facilities may be initiated or overseen by city departments, while renaming requests may be initiated by the City Council or by residents through a formal application submitted to the City Clerk. All renaming proposals are reviewed and ultimately approved by the City Council. The policy provides specific naming criteria, including geographic references, park features, adjoining subdivisions or natural features, historically significant events or individuals, individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the community, donors or contributors to facility development, and names acknowledging local Indigenous tribes. The policy also encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion in naming decisions and establishes procedures for community feedback, commission review, and verification of historical claims before final approval.

Contact Info

jenniferc@cityofwestsacramento.org

Policy Score

55.56