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Committee approves sending William J. Rhodes Way renaming to full council
Summary
The committee unanimously approved a ceremonial resolution to rename a portion of Burnett Street William J. Rhodes Way and amended the text to include the initial 'J.'; members cited Mr. Rhodes's decades of behavioral‑health and veteran services.
The Urban Redevelopment and Renewal Planning Committee on June 16 approved a ceremonial resolution to rename a portion of Burnett Street as William J. Rhodes Way and forwarded the amended measure to the full City Council.
Vice Chairman Child described William J. Rhodes as the founder in 1976 of a behavioral services agency that provided drug‑treatment supports, housing units and services for veterans and other residents. "Mr. Rhodes has continuously provided services to the community," he said while outlining the agency’s role in housing and outreach.
Members emphasized Mr. Rhodes’s neighborhood impact, including programs begun during the AIDS epidemic and current day‑run housing that provides about 32 units for men, according to remarks in committee. Several members recounted local cleanup and community activities involving the agency’s staff.
During committee consideration, members moved to amend the resolution to insert the initial "J." into the name, making it William J. Rhodes Way. The amendment was seconded and approved, and the committee then voted to send the amended resolution to the full council for a final vote.
The clerk also read a traffic‑engineering letter stating the Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering Division had reviewed the designation, found no conflicting memorials on Burnett Street, and will install signs once the resolution is approved and sign locations are determined. The committee did not record a roll‑call tally in the transcript beyond an affirmative committee vote to advance the item.
The item now proceeds to the full City Council. If the council approves it, the Department of Public Works will coordinate sign placement and installation.
