ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Councilmember Johnson, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, DECLARING that Ninth Street at Central Avenue in the West End neighborhood shall hereby receive the honorary, secondary name of “James Johnson Way” in honor of James L. Johnson, and his lifelong commitment to justice, public service, and mentorship and his enduring impact to the Cincinnati community.

Committee

Cincinnati City Council

Requested by

Housing & Growth

Introduced

May 29, 2026

On agenda

June 10, 2026

Passed

June 10, 2026

Enacted

June 10, 2026

Enactment no.

0192-2026

Where it was heard

Cincinnati City Council Jun 10, 2026 Passed Emergency Pass Cincinnati City Council Jun 10, 2026 Emergency clause to remain Pass Cincinnati City Council Jun 10, 2026 Suspension of the three readings Pass Housing & Growth Jun 9, 2026 Recommend Passage Emergency Cincinnati City Council Jun 3, 2026 Referred to Housing & Growth Committee

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