Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
Committee Room 2
Agenda — 42 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. 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 urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1289/Senate Bill 1247, as amended, which approves the Alyssa Lotkis Safety Act.
- 2. A resolution to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.
- 3. A resolution recognizing the Tennessee State University Men’s Basketball Team for winning the 2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Championship and securing a berth in the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.
- 4. A resolution honoring the 40th anniversary of Nashville’s only Black-owned bookstore Alkebu-Lan Images Bookstore and recognizing April 7, 2026, as National Black Bookstore Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
- 5. A resolution recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
- 6. A resolution recognizing April 19 to April 25, 2026, as National Library Week and recognizing April 21, 2026, as National Library Workers Day.
- 7. A resolution recognizing Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Earth Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
- 11 Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
- 8. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Reappointment of Katherine McDonell for a term expiring March 7, 2030.
- 9. Board of Equalization Appointment of Whitney Ellis as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
- 10. Board of Equalization Appointment of Christopher Grimes as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
- 11. Board of Equalization Appointment of Michele Trueba as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
- 12. Board of Equalization Appointment of Scott Tyrone as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
- 13. Fair Commissioners Board Appointment of Brittany Tabor for a term expiring April 6, 2031.
- 14. Farmers Market Board Reappointment of Scott Moskovitz for a term expiring May 5, 2031.
- 15. Housing Trust Fund Commission Appointment of Lizzie Goddard for a term expiring September 17, 2026.
- 16. Property Standards and Appeals Board Reappointment of Mirza Esteban for a term expiring April 7, 2030.
- 17. Sports Authority Reappointment of Daniel (Russ) Pulley for a term expiring February 19, 2032.
- 18. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Jeffrey Ezell Ace for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- 19. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Linda Breggin for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- 20. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Cesar Castro for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- 21. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Caroline Everett for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- 22. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of CM Sandy Ewing for a term expiring April 15, 2028.
- 23. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Matthew K. Taylor for a term expiring April 15, 2028.
- 24. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Jennifer Wang for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- 25. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Erica Weeks for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- 26. Traffic and Parking Commission Appointment of Lauren Gaines for a term expiring April 3, 2028.
- 27. Zoning Appeals Board Appointment of Michael Garrigan for a term expiring February 26, 2031.
- 28. Zoning Appeals Board Appointment of Anna Yoder for a term expiring February 26, 2027.
- 33 Board and Commission Confirmations
- 29. Arts Commission Reappointment of Evan R. Brown for a term expiring April 26, 2030.
- 30. Planning Commission Reappointment of Jessica Farr for a term expiring March 31, 2030.
- 31. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of CM Burkley Allen for a term expiring April 15, 2028.
- 32. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Jason Carney for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- 33. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Michelle Hamman for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- 34. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Stephanie Teatro for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- 40 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
- 35. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 50 - Election to boards and commissions
- 42 Chair Report / Updates