Petition to rename Seccombe Lake
Summary
A petition to rename Seccombe Lake — reportedly to Ignacio Lopez — is being verified with the City Clerk. Mark Westwood presented historical research on Mayor William Seccombe, and the commission agreed to a 20-minute history presentation next month before voting. Any renaming eventually goes to the Parks & Rec Commission and then the City Council.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Changing the name would cost money for signage and rebranding — rough estimates exist but no precise figure was given.
Residents advocating for the renaming and the community groups behind the petition.
Renaming supporters say the Lopez legacy would go unrecognized if the name stays; opponents say a rename erases 140 years of family history.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Regular Meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission - Jun 18, 2026
A petition submitted in January seeks to rename Seccombe Lake, tied to the historic Lopez v. Seccombe desegregation case. Speakers argued the Seccombe family's legacy and the mayor's civil-rights actions justify keeping the name; the Arts and Historical Preservation Commission has recommended keeping it. The commission will take a formal recommendation vote at its next meeting.
Regular Meeting of the Arts & Historical Preservation Commission - Jun 15, 2026
A petition seeks to rename Seccom Lake after the Lopez v. Seccum desegregation lawsuit, but nearly all public speakers said the name unfairly tars a family of long-serving civic leaders and erases history. The commission voted to oppose the rename; the Parks and Recreation Commission will make the actual recommendation to the City Council. Many speakers suggested honoring Ignacio Lopez at the Perris Hill Plunge instead.
Regular Meeting of the Arts & Historical Preservation Commission - Mar 16, 2026
A petition to rename Seccombe Lake — reportedly to Ignacio Lopez — is being verified with the City Clerk. Mark Westwood presented historical research on Mayor William Seccombe, and the commission agreed to a 20-minute history presentation next month before voting. Any renaming eventually goes to the Parks & Rec Commission and then the City Council.
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