Title
The Mary Rose Wilcox Way Ceremonial Sign Topper - District 8
Description
Request City Council approval to install a ceremonial sign topper honoring Mary Rose Wilcox. The ceremonial sign topper will be installed at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Grant Street.
Report
Summary
The honorable Mary Rose Wilcox is an Arizona native who was born in Superior, AZ, within Arizona's copper corridor. Following Ms. Wilcox's move to Phoenix, she was called upon to assist former U.S. Senator Dennis DeConcini where she developed her drive for serving the people of Phoenix and Arizona. Ms. Wilcox became the first Hispanic woman to serve on both the Phoenix City Council representing District 7 and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors representing District 5. Following her political career, Ms. Wilcox opened a restaurant with her husband, El Portal, in South Phoenix. The street in front of the restaurant is the location to be named in her honor.
The ceremonial sign topper will be flag mounted on the existing signpost at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Grant Street. See Attachment A for an illustration of the proposed sign topper.
Financial Impact
The fabrication, installation, and maintenance costs of the ceremonial sign topper will be funded by Council District 7.
Location
2nd Avenue and Grant Street
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation Department.