State Highway 93 Could Change to Gaylord Nelson Boulevard
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Posted: 11:10 PM Jan 8, 2009
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Eau Claire could soon be home to Gaylord Nelson Boulevard. City Council Member, Dave Duax, is proposing changing the name of State Highway 93 in the city limits, to honor the former Governor and Senator from Polk County. Nelson was known for his environmental work, and founding Earth Day.

Duax says Highway 93 is the only main road in Eau Claire without a name. The idea is being introduced at Monday night's City Council meeting. Duax says the city is looking into whether people or businesses would have to change their address, or if they could still use Highway 93. Duax says if it passes, the city would dedicate it on Earth Day in April.
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Posted by: Chasmosaur Location: Eau Claire on Jan 9, 2009 at 06:30 PM
It has a name - it's 93.
Posted by: Tim Location: Eau Claire on Jan 9, 2009 at 05:08 PM
Another one of those "tough decisions" the council has to make...let just Dave build a statue of Gaylord Nelson in his own yard and he can "have his way" with Gaylord any way he sees fit......as for Hwy 93...call it what it is....Hwy 93! Kind of scary to think that this is the type of leadership we are seeing at the City Council in clearly some tough times ahead.
Posted by: Debra Location: Eau Claire on Jan 9, 2009 at 03:57 PM
I think that Duax just wants to be remembered as the guy who was responsible for Highway 93 getting a new name. Ego Trip!
Posted by: Fran Location: Fall Creek on Jan 9, 2009 at 03:08 PM
did Dave Duax think night and day trying to come up with something that would get his name in the paper? Highway 93 has a name...Highway 93. Find something important to do...please.
Posted by: Help ! Location: Eau Claire on Jan 9, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Can someone find Duax another hobby (other than the City Council)Would I be able to smoke in my car when I drive down Gaylord Nelson Boulevard?
Posted by: Tony Location: Chippewa Falls on Jan 9, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Seriously, this is being considered? Lets just leave things alone, why even consider changing the name of Hwy 93? Someone has way too much time on their hands...
Posted by: Ted Location: Altoona on Jan 9, 2009 at 12:03 PM
If you need to rename the road within the city limits, how about naming it after a prominent local citizen? I think Melvin Cohen would deserve such an honor.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 9, 2009 at 12:02 PM
I think that we all pay taxes and play and imortant role in society. I don't think that there needs to be a darn road named after someone. It is a waste of money. If someone is that influential and important then we would all know who he is and what he has done. Anyone else never heard of the guy??
Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 9, 2009 at 09:05 AM
Why can't people just leave things alone ?
Posted by: Henery Location: EC on Jan 9, 2009 at 08:44 AM
This is a very important issue and needs to be placed in front of all other issues under consideration by the EC board (NOT).
Posted by: Becca Location: Eau Claire on Jan 9, 2009 at 07:40 AM
Leave it as HWY 93, as people have known that for so long now that if you throw another name on it people are going to get confused. I know that I will just say HWY 93, plus why such a long name.
Posted by: UhHuh Location: EC on Jan 9, 2009 at 07:35 AM
Way to go facing the tough issues. What a joke.
Posted by: wow Location: EC on Jan 8, 2009 at 11:15 PM
How much money will this cost our city that is low on money already?
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