City of Phoenix considering changing name of Squaw Peak Drive

People for the change say it'll help change some names deemed offensive, while others say the cost of changing things affects homeowners.

The name 'Squaw Peak' is known as a derogatory term by some, prompting the mayor to want to change the street name.

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PHOENIX - The City of Phoenix is considering changing the name of a street despite homeowners' opposition.

Current city policy requires 75 percent of property owners in an area to sign a petition in support of a name change. However, city councilors can also vote to make a change without the homeowners' support.

Mayor Greg Stanton wants to rename Squaw Peak Drive -- which many say is derogatory toward Native American women.

Sixteen of the 21 homeowners signed a petition that was presented to City Council asking Mayor Stanton not to rename Squaw Peak Drive.

The street is at the base of "Piestewa Peak" -- formerly called Squaw Peak.

The name change issue will be discussed at 2:30 p.m. on June 27th.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.