Legacy naming policy could be on the way at the city
By Richard Coffin June 29, 2026
A councillor motion coming forward Tuesday night looks to create a legacy naming policy in the city.
If approved, staff would be directed to research and report back on best practices and provide a draft naming policy for all non-commercial honorific or commemorative naming decisions.
The motion says part of the reason a standalone policy is needed is to eliminate any perception of bias when naming public assets, parks, facilities, rooms, or infrastructure after people or groups.
“Whereas without a dedicated policy, honorific or commemorative naming decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, which may lead to perceptions of favoritism or inconsistency, unclear thresholds for what constitutes a “significant contribution,” difficulty explaining why one request is approved while another is not,” states the motion.
The motion also says a policy would also provide clear guidance and create a transparent process for naming decisions.
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
