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Jimmy Lee Bracey street renaming

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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.

Public comments (5)

SupportiveAl HutchinsonJun 8, 2026

Former athlete of Coach Bracey urged the council to honor him as a father figure and mentor to thousands.

City Council — June 8, 2026 · 21:45 →
SupportiveCharlene HintonJun 8, 2026

Represented the West End Striders, founded by Bracey in 1967, in support of the renaming.

City Council — June 8, 2026 · 24:40 →
SupportiveWarren GoldsboroJun 8, 2026

Former assistant coach praised Bracey's legacy of character, sportsmanship, and education over trophies.

City Council — June 8, 2026 · 25:27 →
SupportiveDiane CottmanJun 8, 2026

Said Bracey recruiting her off her front porch at age 11 changed her life and led to a full scholarship at Hampton University.

City Council — June 8, 2026 · 28:11 →
SupportiveMary RichardsonJun 8, 2026

Credited Bracey with getting her a basketball scholarship to St. Augustine's College, the first in her family to attend college.

City Council — June 8, 2026 · 31:29 →