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Council to consider 'Lenny's Law' resolution at evening meeting; families will speak
Summary
Council members discussed Lenny's Law, a bicycle‑safety resolution already adopted by Woodfin; staff reported families of Leonard Antonelli, Jacob Hill and Alex Rosas support inclusion of names and the measure will appear on the evening (5:00) full council agenda for possible formal action.
The council was briefed on a resolution known as "Lenny's Law," previously adopted by the Town of Woodfin, which family and friends of bicyclists Leonard Antonelli and Jacob Hill have asked Asheville to consider. Staff said the matter is scheduled for the council's evening meeting at 5:00 p.m. and that supporters will attend and provide public comment at that time.
A council member proposed adding the name of Alex Rosas—who was struck and killed on Swanner/River Road by a box truck—to the draft resolution. Council members and staff said they would check with both Rosas's family and the organizers associated with Lenny's Law before amending the draft. Later in the session staff confirmed that Maddie Barron (Lenny's fiancée) had communicated with the Rosas family and both families agreed to add Alex Rosas's name to the resolution.
No formal vote on the resolution occurred during the work session; staff noted the evening meeting will include public comment and the formal vote will be taken at that time.
The matter will return to the full council for formal consideration and any changes to the resolution will be reflected in the evening agenda packet.
