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Council unanimously approves honorary overnaming of Ash Street for Pastor JP Dennis Jr.
Summary
The council approved an honorary overnaming of Ash Street at 13th Street North to honor the late Pastor JP Dennis Jr., citing his decades of civic and spiritual leadership; family members and community leaders praised his outreach and legacy.
The Wichita City Council unanimously approved an honorary overnaming of Ash Street at 13th Street North to honor the late Pastor JP Dennis Jr., recognizing his decades of leadership at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church and his civic contributions to voter registration, community outreach, health initiatives and social-justice advocacy.
Staff presentation: Amaria Ball (management fellow) described the process and recommended the overnaming under city policy; the estimated cost for two honorary sign blades is $500 (to be paid from the city manager’s office budget).
Family remarks: Dennis family members described his 53 years of service, community outreach, voter-organizing efforts and the family’s continuing legacy. One family member said the family is "proud to be citizens and proud of our parents" and noted the church’s long history of charitable work.
Council action: Councilmember Brandon Johnson moved the overnaming; the motion passed unanimously. The naming is honorary and will not change official mailing addresses.
