The vote came as a bit of a surprise Tuesday night. The agenda only called for a city council member to propose changing the name of the Hillside Community Center in Jefferson's name. But he pushed the council to vote, despite some opposition from people who live in the area.
The Fort Worth City Council has approved renaming a recreational center after Atatiana Jefferson.
Councilman Chris Nettles represents the district where Jefferson was shot to death by former cop Aaron Dean in 2019. He planned to just propose renaming the Hillside Community Center to the Atatiana Carr Jefferson Community Center.The proposal was up for public discussion Tuesday evening. And while most were in favor, there were some who live in that neighborhood who were hesitant about the change.
"I hope y’all can find it in y’all’s heart to do the right thing to rename the center," said Fort Worth resident Patrice Jones. "I know we couldn’t get police oversight, but I hope y’all can give us this." "My mother was the community, and the community was my mother," said Fort Worth resident Gregory Wesley. "I don’t oppose the legacy of Atatiana Jefferson. It was a tragedy. However, what the community is asking for an opportunity to have a say so."
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