City of Cincinnati - File #: 202601745

• File #: 202601745
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed Emergency
• File created: 5/29/2026
• In control: Cincinnati City Council
• On agenda: 6/10/2026
• Final action: 6/10/2026
• ORD/RES# date: 6/10/2026
• ORD/RES#: 0193-2026
• Title: ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Councilmember Owens, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, DECLARING that Washington Avenue at Greenwood Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood shall hereby receive the honorary, secondary name of "George and Ruby Malone Way" in honor of George and Ruby Malone, and their lifelong commitment to homeownership for Black Cincinnatians and their enduring impact to the Cincinnati community.
• Sponsors: Meeka Owens

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/10/2026	1	Cincinnati City Council	Passed Emergency	Pass
6/10/2026	1	Cincinnati City Council	Emergency clause to remain	Pass
6/10/2026	1	Cincinnati City Council	Suspension of the three readings	Pass
6/9/2026	1	Housing & Growth	Recommend Passage Emergency
6/3/2026	1	Cincinnati City Council	Referred to Housing & Growth Committee

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ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), submitted by Councilmember Owens, from Emily Smart Woerner, City Solicitor, DECLARING that Washington Avenue at Greenwood Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood shall hereby receive the honorary, secondary name of “George and Ruby Malone Way” in honor of George and Ruby Malone, and their lifelong commitment to homeownership for Black Cincinnatians and their enduring impact to the Cincinnati community.

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PASS EMERGENCY