City of Cape Coral received a formal request to rename Jaycee Park to Roger Dean Park. Dean was an entrepreneur who opened the first car dealership in Cape Coral, Roger Dean Chevrolet. This proposal adheres to the requirements outlined in City Code Section 2-167, which governs the process for renaming public spaces and mandates consideration of such requests, city officials said. The submission met all necessary criteria for consideration, including documentation of that individual’s significance and good reputation in the city’s history. In accordance with city regulations, physical signs have been placed at Jaycee Park to notify the public of this proposed change. A 30-day public notice period is in effect, allowing residents and stakeholders to voice their opinions on the renaming. The public notice period will conclude Oct. 3.
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