New street sign in place honoring Westside Community Park founder
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The city of Lakeport said the process to rename a city street in honor of the man whose vision resulted in the creation of Westside Community Park is complete.
Westside Park Road has been renamed “Charlie Jolin Way.”
Jolin, who died in June at age 96, was the guiding force in the creation more than 20 years ago of Westside Community Park.
City officials also credit him with being instrumental in the development of Library Park.
Jolin, a proud World War II Navy veteran, was a devoted community volunteer.
He was a member and chair of the Lakeport Planning Commission, chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the development of the city's general plan, a longtime Boy Scout leader and the 2014 recipient of the Stars of Lake County Lifetime Achievement Award.
In June, shortly after Jolin’s death, the Westside Community Park Committee approached the Lakeport City Council and requested that Westside Park Road be renamed to honor Charlie Jolin and to recognize his commitment to the park and the city.
The committee believed there would be no Westside Community Park if it were not for Jolin.
The Lakeport City Council approved beginning the street renaming process in July, with the proposal then going to the Lakeport Planning Commission.
In October, the commission recommended approval of the name change to the Lakeport City Council.
The council gave final approval for the name change in November.
On Jan. 19, the street was officially renamed Charlie Jolin Way.
While the street signs have been changed, mapping platforms still reflect Westside Park Road, the city reported. When providing directions, residents may want to advise travelers of the new street name.
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