The Portland Public Art Committee voted to recommend that City Council accept a proposed gift of a granite monument from members of Portland’s Italian American community. The motion—moved and seconded during the committee’s April meeting—passed on a roll-call vote with nine members in favor and one member absent.
Committee members who voted yes included Chair Anna Burke, Vice Chair Sharon Dennehy, liaison Kat Segaria, Phoebe Cole, Allison Gibbs, Kelly Ranco, Sarah McNevitt, Stephanie Moder and John Whipple; Ronnie Wilson was absent. The proposed monument would be placed adjacent to the public right-of-way at India Street and Fourth Street on property owned by the Portland Water District. Committee staff said the placement will require a public access easement or agreement and review by the city’s corporation counsel before final acceptance by City Council.
