City of Cincinnati - File #: 202601744

• File #: 202601744
• 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#: 0192-2026
• Title: 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.
• Sponsors: Scotty Johnson

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 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.

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PASS EMERGENCY