City Council in Missouri City passes ordinance to rename Confederate Drive to Prosperity Drive
Photo of Confederate Drive road sign (Source: City of Missouri City/Twitter)
MISSOURI CITY, Texas - City Council members in Missouri City have unanimously approved an ordinance to change the name of Confederate Drive in the Vicksburg subdivision to Prosperity Drive.
According to the city, the change was proposed by homeowners, and the City Planning Department supported the residents’ application to replace the controversial street name with one that is more equitable and inclusive.
Rhonda Gilbo was the person who spearheaded the name-change application and was successful in getting 70% of her neighbors to support the measure, according to the city.