Public CommentMary Jaenicke
From: Chavela Johnson <Chavela.Johnson@SSAMarine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 5:43 PM
To: Mary Jaenicke
Subject: John and Mary Conna
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Hello,
My name is Chavela Johnson and I am the great, great granddaughter of John and Mary.
I am writing to support Mayor
Mayor Ferrell's proposal to rename Alderbrook Park to Conna Park. Thank you.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me
Chavela Johnson
206-886-9116
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Mary Jaenicke
From: Jack Barrow <jack.barrow@ubucor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 5:45 PM
To: Mary Jaenicke
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Mrs. Mary Jaenicke,
My name is Jack Barrow III. 1 am the great great grandson of John Conn and a cousin to Maisha Barnett. The irony for me is I lived in
Federal way for 6 years before moving south without the full depth of knowledge about John Conna and the city.. I wish to add my voice of
support for the renaming of Alderbrook Park in honor of John and Mary Conna. The history of their legacy is unique in the Pacific
Northwest.
I hope this finds you well and resonates with Federal Ways legislators.
Best regards,
Jack Barrow III
253.217.8117
Mary Jaenicke
From: Averionna Wade <youthfulskills@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 6:00 PM
To: Mary Jaenicke
Subject: Alderbrook Park
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My name is Averionna Wade, descendent of John and Mary Conna
I am writing to support Mayor Ferrell's proposal to rename Alderbrook Park to Conna Park. Thank you.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me
Averionna Wade
206-251-9580
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Mary Jaenicke
From: Beverly Kelly <bevkelly5@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 8:54 AM
To: Mary Jaenicke
Subject: Conna Park naming approval process
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I am a descendent of John Conna and I am request that a park be named after him.
He was a great pioneer of the Pacfic Northwest and should be recognized.
Sincerely,
Bev Kelly
(425)2262689
Mary Jaenicke
From: Holly Taylor <holly@ pastforwardnw.com >
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 9:41 AM
To: Mary Jaenicke
Subject: Support for renaming Alderbrook Park to Conna Park
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Dear Ms. Jaenicke and members of the Federal Way Parks and Recreation Commission:
I am writing to express my support for the current proposal to rename Alderbrook Park to honor African American
pioneers John and Mary Conna. As a historic preservation consultant who works throughout King County, I recognize
and celebrate the regional significance of this proposing renaming. Honoring the historic and enduring impact of
community leaders such as the Connas provides a tangible link to the past, and promotes awareness that our
communities have always been comprised of diverse members. I was pleased to see that updated interpretive signage
at the park has been addressed as part of the renaming plan, and I hope this historical information can be incorporated
into local school curriculum. Congratulations on your efforts.
Holly Taylor, Principal
Past Forward NW Cultural Services
PO Box 13027, Burton WA 98013
holly@pastforwardnw.com