Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
Committee Room 2
Agenda — 27 items
- 1 Public Comment
- 2 Pursuant to Section 8 44 112 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, time is reserved for public comment on legislative items appearing on this agenda or related to the committee. Members of the public wishing to speak may sign up on the Council Committee signup sheet posted outside the room where the committee is scheduled to meet. Public Comment sign up for Council Committee meetings will end immediately before the meeting begins. Public Comment is limited to eight minutes total at Council Committee meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. All public comment speakers must present proof of Tennessee residency. Requests for interpretation services and/or accessibility accommodations should be directed to the Council Office at 615 862 6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación y/o adaptaciones de accesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
- 3 Resolutions
- 1. A resolution honoring and recognizing David Tarpley for 56 years of service to the people of Nashville and Davidson County as an attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands.
- 2. A resolution honoring the Nashville Humane Association on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.
- 3. A resolution recognizing the 78th Japan-America Student Conference hosted in Nashville in August 2026.
- 7 Bills on Second Reading
- 4. An ordinance readopting the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation including supplemental and replacement pages thereof, containing certain ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before December 17, 2025.
- 9 Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
- 5. Auditorium Commission Consideration of nominees to fill two vacancies on the Commission with terms expiring June 30, 2029, with an election to be conducted at the August 18, 2026 Council meeting. · Ron Deal, Jr. - nominated by CM Huffman. · Iman Khoshnaw - nominated by CM Suara · Rick Rodriguez - nominated by CM Sepulveda.
- 6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Kim Paige for a term expiring March 12, 2028.
- 7. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Marcus T. Booth for a term expiring March 3, 2028.
- 8. Housing Trust Fund Commission Reappointment of Lizzie Goddard for a term expiring September 17, 2031.
- 9. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Peter Kurland for a term expiring June 20, 2030. Nominated by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).
- 10. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Michael Montgomery for a term expiring June 20, 2030. Nominated by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
- 11. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Erika Wollam Nichols for a term expiring June 20, 2030. Nominated by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
- 12. Parks and Recreation Appointment of Gina Emmanuel for a term expiring April 30, 2028.
- 13. Transportation and Licensing Commission Appointment of David Andrews to complete an unexpired term, vacated by Juan Mera, which will expire October 10, 2026; and to begin a new term October 11, 2026 with an expiration date of October 10, 2028.
- 19 Board and Commission Confirmations
- 14. Airport Authority Appointment of Wallace Dietz for a term expiring April 5, 2031.
- 15. Arts Commission Appointment of Henry Walker for a term expiring January 1, 2028.
- 16. Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Eileen Beehan for a term expiring September 4, 2030.
- 17. Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Dewey Branstetter for a term expiring September 4, 2030.
- 18. Hospital Authority Reappointment of Dr. Raymond (Buz) Martin for a term expiring June 28, 2031.
- 19. Hospital Authority Reappointment of Dr. Courtney J. Pitts for a term expiring September 6, 2031.
- 20. Social Services Commission Appointment of S. Will Acuff for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
- 27 Chair Report / Updates