CBS2 reports the City of Boise will name its latest park after former Idaho state senator and fifth-generation Idahoan Cheri Buckner-Webb.
“Naming this park for Cherie Buckner Webb honors this trailblazing Boisean who, while making our community a better place has inspired and empowered generations of Boiseans,” said Boise mayor Lauren McLean. “Now everyone who visits this beautiful downtown park will hear her name and have the opportunity to learn about her legacy of service to Boise and the state of Idaho.”
The new park, located at 11th and Bannock Streets, is currently under construction.
Buckner-Webb was the first Black woman elected to the Idaho legislature serving in the state House of Representatives from 2010 to 2012 and then serving three terms in the Idaho State Senate, wrapping up her final term in 2020. The city describes her as a ” fierce human rights advocate who has dedicated much of her life to the Boise community.”
Oh, and she also has some serious ties to the music scene — including performing with two Grammy winners.
“Boise afforded opportunities that were denied elsewhere. For 115 years my family has purposefully and proudly chosen to make Boise our home,” said Cherie Buckner-Webb. “I am humbled and honored by the naming of this park. It stands as a testament to the foundation of contribution to community laid by my family across generations.”
The park will have a dedication ceremony later this summer.
