Summary
West Sacramento is finally getting rid of street names with offensive Native American slurs. The city council voted to change names like 'Squaw Valley Road' to something more respectful, so expect new signs soon!
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Impact analysis
It'll cost a bit to swap out those signs, but it's a necessary expense for a more inclusive city.
Native American communities and anyone who believes in respectful naming conventions will benefit from this change.
No groups negatively affected
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