This resolution designates the 1500 Block of Grove Street as "Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. Street" to honor Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. and raise awareness about gun violence following his tragic death. The street name change aims to commemorate his legacy and encourage community action.
Resolution adding the commemorative street name "Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. Street" to the 1500 Block of Grove Street to honor the legacy and life of Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr., and to bring attention to his tragic death and the need for action against gun violence.
How it got here
The legislation to designate a street in honor of Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. originated from a community advocacy effort following his tragic death due to gun violence.
Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. was shot and killed at the age of 17, prompting ongoing advocacy from his mother, Paulette Brown, for justice and action against gun violence.
Supervisor Dean Preston introduced the resolution to honor Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. by naming a street after him, highlighting the need for action against gun violence.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee received the proposed legislation for review.
A public hearing was noticed for September 9, 2024, to discuss the proposed street name designation.
The committee recommended the resolution for adoption after the public hearing.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution to name the street 'Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. Street'.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the street name designation.
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