Palm Beach County Unanimously Renames Road in Honor of Donald Trump
Palm Beach County has officially renamed a road near Mar-a-Lago after Donald Trump, following a unanimous vote by county commissioners.
Overview
- The Palm Beach County Commission voted unanimously to rename a road after Donald Trump, reflecting local support for the former president.
- Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill last month facilitating the name change in Palm Beach County.
- The decision to honor Trump was made alongside other renaming efforts for fallen law enforcement officers.
- The road renaming is located near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, emphasizing its significance to the former president.
- Trump expressed satisfaction with the unanimous decision, highlighting his ongoing influence in Florida politics.
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The Palm Beach County Commission voted unanimously to rename a 4-mile stretch of Southern Boulevard near Mar-a-Lago after Donald Trump to honor the former president, reflecting local support and following legislation signed by Governor Ron DeSantis facilitating the name change.
The renaming is purely ceremonial; postal addresses and emergency response systems will continue to use Southern Boulevard as their designation despite the ceremonial name change to President Donald J. Trump Boulevard.
The renamed section of Southern Boulevard extends from Kirk Road to South Ocean Boulevard near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Yes, some residents and critics opposed the renaming, arguing there were more deserving candidates such as fallen army and police officers, and highlighting controversies associated with Trump. However, the county commission approved the change unanimously.
New ceremonial road signs for President Donald J. Trump Boulevard are expected to be installed by September 2025, following approval and manufacturing by the Florida Department of Transportation.
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