That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City personnel to compile a full accounting of streets, schools, and public buildings that may be named in honor of those who have ties to the American slave trade, and to work towards renaming all of these streets, schools, and buildings as soon as possible

City of Cambridge O-4 ORIGINAL ORDER IN CITY COUNCIL April 8, 2019 COUNCILLOR SIMMONS WHEREAS: There are a number of streets in Cambridge, such as Vassal Lane, that may be named in honor of individuals who have ties with the shameful slave trade that is a dark stain on this nation’s history; and WHEREAS: In 2019, it is unacceptable for the City of Cambridge to have even the appearance of commemorating those who were involved in or profited from such an abhorrent practice; now therefore be it ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the appropriate City personnel to compile a full accounting of streets, schools, and public buildings that may be named in honor of those who have ties to the American slave trade, and to work towards renaming all of these streets, schools, and buildings as soon as possible; and be it further ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter in a timely manner.