Title
Consideration of Citizen Petition Related to Monuments
Description
This report provides the City Council with information in response to a citizen petition submitted by Shawn Severud at the Oct. 18, 2017 Formal City Council meeting regarding monuments and memorials (Attachment A).
Report
Summary
The petitioner requests the City Council to "submit written correspondence to the current governor of Arizona, Doug Ducey, calling on him to expend all of his powers in the efforts to remove these disturbing symbols of slavery, some of which are located within the city of Phoenix." It is important to note that none of the these monuments or symbols are owned, maintained or on property of the City of Phoenix.
Options for Council Action
A. Accept the petition, directing staff to create a resolution for the City Council authorizing a letter to Governor Ducey consistent with the petition.
B. Deny the petition.
C. Other direction to staff related to removal of State monuments.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone.