The City of Lebanon began the process of changing the name of Elm Street to Route 66 with a public hearing at a City Council meeting on Tuesday of last week.
City Administrator Troy Schulte said the proposal is in honor of the Historic Route 66 Centennial. City officials said the change would simplify signage, enhance economic development opportunities and make it easier to promote tourism destinations.
“I believe this name change can provide significant benefits to Lebanon as a whole, but we need to hear from the people most directly affected by this proposed change,” City Administrator Troy Schulte said when announcing the hearing.
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