Summary
Arthur Carpenter petitioned the city to add Horace Strickland's name to the street sign at 7th and Johnson Streets, honoring the grandfather who bought his family home in 1958 and watched over the neighborhood. The council referred the petition to the Planning Commission for a recommendation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Carpenter offered to pay for the sign himself.
The Strickland family and the Johnson Street neighborhood being restored by Carpenter.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Saginaw Planning Commission - Oct 27, 2026
A grandson of Horace and Larry Strickland wants a memorial sign at the corner where his grandfather bought a home in 1958 and became a neighborhood anchor. The commission recommended approval 5-1; City Council makes the final call.
City Council - Aug 31, 2026
Arthur Carpenter petitioned the city to add Horace Strickland's name to the street sign at 7th and Johnson Streets, honoring the grandfather who bought his family home in 1958 and watched over the neighborhood. The council referred the petition to the Planning Commission for a recommendation.
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