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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 · 4:45 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to review several resolutions and make multiple board and commission appointments. The meeting included potential recognition of voting rights legislation, local organizations, and International Drag Day, along with numerous reappointments to various city commissions.

Key Decisions

  • John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Support Resolution Under consideration
  • Recognition of YWCA Nashville's Anti-Injustice Efforts Under consideration
  • International Drag Day Official Recognition Under consideration
  • Electric Power Board Appointment Ian Prunty nominated for term until 2030
  • Multiple Commission Reappointments Recommended reappointments for Human Relations, Metropolitan Action, and Nashville Entertainment Commissions
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 supporting the passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 in the United States Congress.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution recognizing the YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee for their efforts in standing against injustice.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution recognizing July 16, 2025, as International Drag Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  7. Board & Commission Appointees & Nominees
  8. 4. Electric Power Board Appointment of Ian Prunty for a term expiring on July 1, 2030.
    Appointment
  9. 5. Hospital Authority Board Appointment of Alphonso Harvey for a term expiring on July 11, 2026.
    Appointment
  10. 6. Hospital Authority Board Reappointment of Robert Miller for a term expiring on September 6, 2030.
    Appointment
  11. 7. Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Marcus Buggs for a term expiring on July 21, 2028.
    Appointment
  12. 8. Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Dr. Amy Crawford Charlton for a term expiring on July 21, 2028.
    Appointment
  13. 9. Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Cara Ince for a term expiring on July 21, 2029.
    Appointment
  14. 10. Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Jeff Teague for a term expiring on August 4, 2029.
    Appointment
  15. 11. Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Leslie Buggs for a term expiring on July 1, 2028.
    Appointment
  16. 12. Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Kanika Covert for a term expiring on July 1, 2028.
    Appointment
  17. 13. Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Joseph Mitchell for a term expiring on July 1, 2028.
    Appointment
  18. 14. Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Veronica Uribe for a term expiring on June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
  19. 15. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Timothy Reid, Jr. for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment
  20. 16. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Willie J. Sims, Jr., for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment
  21. 17. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Hazel Smith for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment
  22. 18. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Jeff Syracuse for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment
  23. Board & Commission Confirmations
  24. 19. Human Relations Commission Appointment of Alan Slone for a term expiring April 18, 2027.
    Appointment
  25. Chair Report / Updates