The 30-second read
Recorded outcomeResolution urging environmental justice for those living near highway ramps
The committee advanced two resolutions to the full Metro Council, including a call for environmental justice for residents living near highways and an honorary street naming for a local pastor. Several other items regarding lead abatement, property fines, and public housing management remained held or tabled.
Why it matters
Residents living near highway ramps may see increased advocacy for environmental protections, while the status of lead abatement requirements and public housing management reforms remains unchanged following this meeting.
What happens next
Next meeting: Thursday, October 13, 2022.

