Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 · 5:15 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to review several commemorative resolutions celebrating local institutions, heritage months, and LGBTQIA+ contributions. The committee also considered appointments to various boards and commissions, focusing on filling key city leadership roles.

Key Decisions

  • Pride Month Recognition Passed
  • Health Board Appointment Confirmed Heather Powell
  • Social Services Commission Appointment Confirmed Chandra Allen
  • Historic Zoning Commission Reappointment Reappointed Ben Mosely
  • Transportation Licensing Commission Appointments Confirmed Ann Butterworth and Juan Mera
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  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
  4. 1. A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of Bar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Belcourt Theatre.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution recognizing May 2025 as Older Americans Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution recognizing June 2025 as Immigrant Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution recognizing and honoring the month of June 2025 as Pride Month in Nashville and Davidson County and uplifting the strength, legacy, and ongoing contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community.
    Resolution
  9. 6. A resolution recognizing May 22, 2025, as Harvey Milk Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  10. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  11. 7. Historic Zoning Commission Reappointment of Ben Mosely for a term expiring on June 1, 2030.
    Appointment
  12. 8. Social Services Commission Appointment of Chandra Allen for a term expiring on April 3, 2030.
    Appointment
  13. 9. Work Release Commission Reappointment of Father Edward Steiner for a term expiring on January 1, 2029.
    Appointment
  14. Board and Commission Confirmations
  15. 10. Health Board Appointment of Heather Powell for a term expiring on May 30, 2030.
    Appointment
  16. 11. Parks and Recreation Board Appointment of Alice Hudson Pell for a term expiring on April 30, 2030.
    Appointment
  17. 12. Transportation Licensing Commission Appointment of Ann Butterworth for a term expiring on January 31, 2026.
    Appointment
  18. 13. Transportation Licensing Commission Appointment of Juan Mera for a term expiring on October 10, 2026.
    Appointment
  19. Chair Report / Updates