District of ColumbiaC Street blocks would carry an honorary name for Veola Jackson
Part of C Street NE would carry the name “Veola Jackson Way” as an honor for Capitol Hill Cluster School’s first principal.
What it does
The Council would give C Street NE between 4th Street NE and 6th Street NE the honorary name “Veola Jackson Way.”
Argument forThe honorary name could help neighbors remember Veola Jackson’s work bringing Capitol Hill schools together and making them more diverse.
Argument againstThe symbolic name could make directions harder for visitors who encounter both C Street NE and Veola Jackson Way.
More detail
The Council would symbolically name the street segment “Veola Jackson Way.” The designation covers C Street NE between 4th Street NE and 6th Street NE in the District of Columbia. The designation would take effect after the Mayor approves it or the Council overrides a veto, a 30-day congressional review period, and publication in the District of Columbia Register.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
- 2026
- Nov 19Public Hearing on B26-0810
History
- 2026
- Oct 28Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the WholeLatest
- Sep 25Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0810 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Sep 22Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
- Sep 21B26-0810 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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