The owners of the B. Franklin Martin house are pushing for historic landmark status. If approved, this could mean new regulations for their property.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
It's unclear if this will cost the owners more money or open up grants, but changes are likely.
All residents benefit from the historical context of our current representative government.
No groups negatively affected
The city took time to honor Benny Jackson Jr., whose work in the 1970s helped create the district-based representation system we have today. It's a reminder of how past activism directly shapes how our local government works for us now.
The commission provided a forum for residents to share their views on historic preservation issues. This allows for public input into the commission's decision-making process.
A citizen comment period allows residents to share their views on local historic sites and preservation efforts directly with the commission.
Owners of B. Franklin Martin house in Longview seek historic landmark status KLTV.com
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