Pensacola is preparing to honor the late Rev. John H. Powell, founder of Truth for Youth and a longtime community and youth advocate, with an honorary street renaming. The City Council is expected to consider the proposal in October, with a dedication ceremony tentatively set for Nov. 1.
Mayor D.C. Reeves announced Tuesday that the block of Belmont Street between DeVilliers and Reus streets would receive honorary signage in Powell’s name, pending council approval.
“There’s probably no city block in the city of Pensacola that is better defined by one person or one person’s effort than that block for Rev. Powell,” Reeves said. He added that Powell’s family was “very, very appreciative” of the city’s plans…