Ohio city council decides to rename Lake Erie to ‘Gulf of Cleveland’
Summary
The Cleveland City Council voted to rename part of Lake Erie the “Gulf of Cleveland.” This decision was made in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order calling Lake Ontario the “Gulf of America.”Key Facts
- The vote took place on a Monday and was decided by the Cleveland City Council.
- The new name “Gulf of Cleveland” applies to a part of Lake Erie.
- The vote result was 13 in favor and 1 against.
- Councilmember Kris Harsh led the emergency resolution for the renaming.
- The change was made after President Trump declared Lake Ontario to be called the “Gulf of America.”
- This action reflects a local government response to a federal executive order by President Trump.
- The resolution is symbolic and expresses the city’s position on the federal naming decision.
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