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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 · 5:15 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to discuss several commemorative resolutions and make appointments to various commissions. The meeting focused on recognizing important social justice milestones and filling positions on local boards and commissions.

Key Decisions

  • Stonewall Uprising Recognition Resolution Presented
  • Human Relations Commission Appointments Multiple appointments approved
  • Juneteenth Recognition Resolution presented for June 19, 2025
  • National HIV Testing Day Recognition Resolution presented for June 27, 2025
  • Social Services Commission Appointments Two new members appointed
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 legacy of the Stonewall Uprising and its lasting impact on the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized marriage equality in Tennessee and across the United States.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution recognizing June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution recognizing June 27, 2025, as National HIV Testing Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  8. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTEES AND NOMINEES
  9. 5. Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Dakota Galban for a term expiring on April 18, 2029.
    Appointment
  10. 6. Human Relations Commission Appointment of Sarah Martin for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.
    Appointment
  11. 7. Human Relations Commission Appointment of Carmen Reese Foster for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.
    Appointment
  12. 8. Human Relations Commission Appointment of Claudia Weber for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.
    Appointment
  13. 9. Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Alecia Wynn for a term expiring on April 18, 2028.
    Appointment
  14. 10. Social Services Commission Appointment of D’Angelo Taylor for a term expiring on April 3, 2030.
    Appointment
  15. BOARD AND COMMISSION CONFIRMATIONS
  16. 11. Historic Zoning Commission Reappointment of Ben Mosely for a term expiring on June 1, 2030.
    Appointment
  17. 12. Social Services Commission Appointment of Chandra Allen for a term expiring on April 3, 2030.
    Appointment
  18. Chair Report / Updates