District of ColumbiaPart of 48th Place NW would get an honorary name
The D.C. Council would honor William “Spence” Spencer, IV’s community service with a symbolic street name, pending approval and congressional review.
What it does
48th Place NW between MacArthur Boulevard and V Street would get the honorary name William “Spence” Spencer, IV Way. Mayoral approval or a veto override and congressional review would come first.
Argument forThe honorary name could help residents recognize Spencer’s role in starting the Palisades Farmers Market and supporting other community activities.
Argument againstTwo names for the same stretch of street could confuse visitors trying to find addresses along 48th Place NW.
More detail
The Council would give part of 48th Place NW the honorary name William “Spence” Spencer, IV Way. The covered stretch is 48th Place NW between MacArthur Boulevard and V Street in Ward 3. The Mayor would need to approve the measure, or the Council would need to override a veto. A 30-day congressional review period would also need to pass before the designation could take effect.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 2Public Hearing on B26-0705Latest
- Sep 4Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Sep 1Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the WholeMinor
- Jun 26Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0705 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Jun 23Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
- Jun 17B26-0705 Introduced by Councilmember Frumin at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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