Resident urges renaming of Cass Avenue; neighbors press for Harrington Street parking

Several residents spoke during public participation at the July 6 Mount Clemens City Commission meeting.

Michael Zubas said Cass Avenue should be renamed because Lewis Cass, he said, was “the architect of the Trail of Tears.” Zubas proposed renaming the street to Crocker Avenue or Clemens Avenue and asked the commission to coordinate with Clinton Township about changing their section of Cass Avenue.

Louise Cole (1019 Harrington Street) asked the commission to allow parking on the south side of Harrington near the hospital to help neighbors including nurses who need street parking; she said the street width would permit parking on one side and offered to gather letters of support from neighbors.

Gina New (51 North Highland) described work by Neighbors Helping Neighbors to identify and assist properties at risk of blight because of hardships and invited nominations for homeowners in need of help.

These remarks were made as public comment; commissioners did not take immediate formal action on the requests during the meeting.