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Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee met briefly on October 21, 2026, to consider four resolutions, three of which honor community members by naming public locations after them. The committee recommended approval of three naming resolutions and held one resolution related to plant-based food options in the city.

Key Decisions

  • Name corner of 26th and Broadway Street after Harry Johnson Jr. Recommended for Approval
  • Name corner of West Amherst Avenue and South 3rd Street as 'Kimberly Asa Way' and 'Lou Fedon Way' Recommended for Approval
  • Name unnamed alley off Greenwood Avenue as 'Trinity Way' in honor of Rose Smith and Walter Smith Recommended for Approval
  • Resolution endorsing Plant Based Treaty and supporting increased plant-based food options Held in Committee
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Shanklin called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Shanklin introduction the committee members present. A quorum was established. Note: All committee members present attended in Chamber, except Committee Member Lyninger, who attended virtually.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE PLANT BASED TREATY AND SUPPORTING INCREASED ACCESS TO, AND EDUCATION ABOUT, PLANT-BASED FOOD OPTIONS IN LOUISVILLE.
    Resolution
    Action: held

    This item remained held in committee.

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE, LEGACY, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF HARRY JOHNSON JR. BY NAMING THE CORNER OF 26TH STREET AND BROADWAY STREET IN HIS HONOR.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A RESOLUTION HONORING KIMBERLY ASA AND LOUISNES “LOU” FEDON BY NAMING THE CORNER OF WEST AMHERST AVENUE AND SOUTH 3RD STREET AS “KIMBERLY ASA WAY” AND “LOU FEDON WAY” IN THEIR HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Vice Chair Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Ashkan Rezai, District 21 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item. The motion carried by voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 4. A RESOLUTION HONORING ROSE SMITH AND WALTER SMITH BY NAMING THE UNNAMED ALLEY OFF GREENWOOD AVENUE LEADING TO TRINITY HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE AS “TRINITY WAY” IN THEIR HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Vice Chair Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Committee Member Hawkins - Chair Shanklin - Committee Member Lyninger The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Shanklin adjourned the meeting at 1:44 p.m.

  9. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on October 29, 2026.
  10. 2. A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE, LEGACY, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF HARRY JOHNSON JR. BY NAMING THE CORNER OF 26TH STREET AND BROADWAY STREET IN HIS HONOR.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Vice Chair Benson, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Jackie Floyd, District 4 Staff Helper - Chair Shanklin The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  11. Support Staff

    Amanda Baker, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Christian Garrison, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  12. Clerk(s)

    Mary Willis, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

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