We need your help in naming the new community pool!

Mayor Dion has convened a Naming Committee to oversee the naming process for the city's new community pool. The Naming Committee is seeking nominations from the public to assist them in recommending up to three names to the Council's Sustainability & Transportation (S&T) Committee for their consideration. The S&T Committee will review the recommendations from the Naming Committee and will vote to recommend one of the three names, which will then need to be approved by the full City Council.

The City Council voted to amend the city code on October 20, 2025 to include a process for the naming of City assets, recognizing that Portland's assets are a significant part of the city and its people's heritage. The process establishes a clear and consistent framework for the naming and renaming of public spaces, streets, buildings, and other landmarks and assets within the city.

The naming policy recognizes that the act of naming is significant and meaningful. A name can invoke emotions, create images, and help look back on history. When chosen, a name can reflect the history and culture of those connected with a particular location or the marks within it. The naming process should take into consideration the past, present, and future history of the land, its use, and peoples’ relationship to that land and how it is used. It should be thoughtful and have the intention of remaining permanent. Creating meaningful spaces can bring a community together, and the name is the identifier.

We're looking for name submissions by November 30 - you can [take the survey now](https://engage.zencity.io/portland/en/engagements/4696ae98-4db8-4734-9d33-1b0a481d2bd6?utm_source=zencity&utm_medium=project_page)!

For your nomination to be considered, you must review the guidelines below, using one or more of them to support your nomination.

Names of City Assets shall reflect or reference only the following categories:

• Historic events, geographic and/or natural features, and persons of unique significance to the City of Portland.
• The City’s cultural heritage or history beyond historical founders and pioneers of the City of Portland and Maine, including communities that history has traditionally excluded or minimally included in the naming conversation and process.
• Significant contributions from individuals or organizations that are beneficial to the advancement of substantial projects in the city.

Restricted Names

City Assets will not be named as follows:

• Names that duplicate or are similar to those of existing named City Assets;
• Names of religions, religious organizations, or religious leaders, unless such leader being honored is being recognized solely for the leader’s civic contribution;
• Names of political organizations, candidates for elected office, elected officials, or current City appointed or elected officials or employees, unless at least five years have passed since a person has vacated their position; and/or
• Names that are discriminatory, derogatory, or otherwise offensive regarding a class of people based on an immutable or protected characteristic.