Lawrenceville leaders named to key nomination committee
The Lawrenceville City Council announced Monday the selection of leaders to nominate individuals for the future Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee. Those being named include Rubye Neal, Greg Lot, Marlyn Tillman, President of the NAACP, Gwinnett Chapter, Marlene Taylor-Crawford, President of the United Ebony Society and Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson. This group will meet and nominate a minimum of 12 and no more than 25 candidates for the council to consider by March 15.
“The City of Lawrenceville purchased the vacant Hooper-Renwick School facility to provide a catalyst for redevelopment in the immediate downtown area,” said Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson. “The city recognizes the significant historical impact of the Hooper-Renwick community and is committed to commemorating this unique and important past as we move forward together to embrace a progressive and unified vision in a special way.”
The Hooper Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee, once formed, is expected to meet once a month for a one-year term with possible trips to local parks, museums, and historic sites to gather information on the best way to honor and preserve the legacy of Hooper-Renwick. The city will provide an outside facilitator to conduct the meetings as well as possible consultants to provide conceptual visioning of various options.
Information: www.lawrencevillega.org.
