Honoring Lynchburg's African American History

On February 23, Lynchburg City Council requested staff begin the process of gathering public input regarding how to best honor the rich history and contributions of Lynchburg's African American citizens. This survey is one of several methods the City will use to gather citizen input. The first section of the survey relates to the naming of Fifth Street. The second section is open-ended and intended to gather ideas and suggestions about other ways to commemorate and honor Lynchburg's African American history. The results of this survey, as well as other information, will be compiled and presented to City Council at a later date. Thank you for participating. The deadline for participating in the survey is April 23, 2021.

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* 1. Please select the answer with which you most closely agree.

I believe Fifth Street should remain as it is with a Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard overlay only. Currently the MLK, Jr. overlay is "honorary" only and did not change the name of the street.

I believe Fifth Street (beginning at the John Lynch Bridge) through Memorial Avenue (ending at Fort Avenue) should be officially renamed Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

I believe Fifth Street (beginning at the John Lynch Bridge) and ending at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge (near Harris Tire) should be named Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

I believe Fifth Street should be renamed after a prominent Lynchburg African American citizen.

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* 2. In this section, feel free to share your ideas regarding other ways in which you believe local African American history should be recognized in Lynchburg.

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* 3. Do you live in Lynchburg?

Yes

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* 4. Do you own or operate a business that fronts on either Fifth Street or Memorial Avenue?

No, I do not own or operate a business on Fifth Street or Memorial Avenue.

I own/operate a business on Fifth Street.

I own/operate a business on Memorial Avenue.

Please name the business. (OPTIONAL)

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* 5. Do you own property that fronts on either Fifth Street or Memorial Avenue?

I own property(ies) that fronts on Fifth Street.

I own property(ies) that fronts on Memorial Avenue.

I own properties that front on both Fifth Street and Memorial Avenue.

I do not own property that front on Fifth Street or Memorial Avenue.

Please list property addresses. (Optional)

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* 6. Do you work in Lynchburg?

Yes

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* 7. Name

Name

Company

Address

City/Town

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

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* 8. If you are completing a paper copy of this survey you may return it in person to the Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Avenue or by mail to:

Communications and Public Engagement
900 Church Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504

The deadline to return the survey is April 23, 2021.

Honoring Lynchburg's African American History

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* 1. Please select the answer with which you most closely agree.

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* 2. In this section, feel free to share your ideas regarding other ways in which you believe local African American history should be recognized in Lynchburg.

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* 3. Do you live in Lynchburg?

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* 4. Do you own or operate a business that fronts on either Fifth Street or Memorial Avenue?

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* 5. Do you own property that fronts on either Fifth Street or Memorial Avenue?

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* 6. Do you work in Lynchburg?

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* 7. Name

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* 8. If you are completing a paper copy of this survey you may return it in person to the Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Avenue or by mail to:Communications and Public Engagement900 Church StreetLynchburg, VA 24504The deadline to return the survey is April 23, 2021.

* 8. If you are completing a paper copy of this survey you may return it in person to the Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Avenue or by mail to:

Communications and Public Engagement
900 Church Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504

The deadline to return the survey is April 23, 2021.