2025-162
Newport
Resolution
THE CITY OF NEWPORT
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNCIL
No. 2025-162
NAMING OF PUBLIC AREAS
WHEREAS, the family of Jeremiah K. “J.K.” Sullivan has approached the City of Newport to recognize his significant contributions to the city, namely the paving of Thames St. in 1908 and;
WHEREAS, the family has asked to rename the intersection of Thames St. and Green St, where Mr. Sullivan placed cobblestones reading “JKS-1908” into the roadway, J.K. Sullivan Square. And;
WHEREAS, the City currently has no clear policy when it comes to naming or memorializing public areas with the exception of memorial benches, that; NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, the Newport City Council asks City Administration, with help from the Tree & Open Space Commission, to draft a policy to be followed for this current and future requests for the naming pf public areas. And, also; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that this policy states standards for verifying the community involvement and activities, plaque size, location, impact to public safety, financial liability and any other matters the group sees fit.
CHARLES M. HOLDER, JR.
JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO
LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
LAURA C SWISTAK, CMC
CITY CLERK