Politics & Government
Coral Gables Park Named After Commissioner Jim Barker
Barker oversaw the renovation of the Youth Center and helped establish a scholarship fund for economically disadvantaged students.
June 10, 2020
The Coral Gables City Commission approved yesterday the naming of the City-owned property at 1047 Venetia Avenue as “James T. Barker Park.” Commissioner Barker served on the City Commission where he was elected to three consecutive four-year terms ending in 2001. He oversaw the renovation of the Youth Center and helped establish the Dr. Donald R. Hopkins/William A. Cooper Scholarship Fund to assist economically disadvantaged Coral Gables High School seniors with their college education.
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He was actively involved in numerous organizations and worked tirelessly on behalf of the Coral Gables community. Born in Valdosta, Georgia, he moved to Florida when he was a year old. Commissioner Barker passed away in November of 2015.
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