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Commission renames Dewey Street as Bishop E.L. Shepherd Way in unanimous vote
Summary
The commission unanimously approved renaming Dewey Street (Rollins to West Call) to Bishop E.L. Shepherd Way effective Jan. 26, 2025, honoring Bishop Shepherd’s decades of service as a pastor and school counselor; family members and community leaders offered testimony in support.
The commission unanimously approved renaming Dewey Street to Bishop E. L. Shepherd Way (effective Jan. 26, 2025) to honor the late Bishop Elbert Lee Shepherd’s civic and educational service. Family members — including Elliot Shepherd and written remarks from Donald Shepherd — and community leaders characterized Bishop Shepherd as a longtime pastor and school counselor whose community work and mentorship left a lasting legacy.
Deputy City Manager Karen Gemmellville introduced the item and staff outlined the outreach and notification plan for affected property owners and agencies. Commissioners expressed personal support and recollections of Bishop Shepherd’s mentorship and community leadership.
What happens next: Staff will notify property owners and agencies and implement the renaming on the schedule set by the commission.
