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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 · 4:30 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to fill multiple board and commission vacancies across various city departments. The committee considered several resolutions, including one urging support for a law enforcement identification bill and another honoring local community contributions. Multiple appointments were reviewed for various city boards, with most nominees appearing to be on track for confirmation.

Key Decisions

  • Industrial Development Board Nominations Multiple nominees under consideration
  • Resolution Supporting Law Enforcement Identification Bill Discussed/Pending
  • Recognition of Community Fundraising Efforts Resolution proposed
  • Hospital Authority Board Appointments Nominees under review
  • Historical Commission Appointments Multiple nominees considered
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 urging the Tennessee General Assembly to pass House Bill 1442, regarding the identification of law enforcement officers.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution recognizing and honoring Shannon Martin and Katie Agnew for their extraordinary fundraising efforts in support of Metro Nashville Public Schools.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution recognizing HomeStyle Bakery for its fifty years of operation.
    Resolution
  7. Board & Commission Appointees & Nominees
  8. 4. Industrial Development Board Consideration of nominees to fill three vacancies on the Board with terms expiring on August 31, 2031, with an election to be held at the August 19, 2025 Council meeting. - Nancy VanReece nominated by CM Gamble - Laura Yankee nominated by CM Benedict - Natalie Alvarez nominated by CM Allen - David Ware nominated by CM Evans-Segall - Tequila Johnson nominated by CM Porterfield - Derek Lisle nominated by CM Kupin - Bob Braswell nominated by CM Webb
    Appointment
  9. 5. Action Commission Reappointment of Topania Byars for a term expiring August 31, 2028.
    Appointment
  10. 6. Employee Benefit Board Appointment of W. Mark Proctor for a term expiring June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
  11. 7. Fire and Building Code Appeals Board Reappointment of Ramon (Andy) Berry for a term expiring July 20, 2029.
    Appointment
  12. 8. Fire and Building Code Appeals Board Reappointment of Devinder Sandhu for a term expiring July 20, 2029.
    Appointment
  13. 9. Historical Commission Appointment of Gary Burke for a term expiring August 10, 2029.
    Appointment
  14. 10. Historical Commission Reappointment of Jane Landers for a term expiring August 10, 2029.
    Appointment
  15. 11. Historical Commission Reappointment of C. William (Bill) McKee for a term expiring August 10, 2029.
    Appointment
  16. 12. Historic Zoning Commission Appointment of James Hoobler for a term expiring June 30, 2030.
    Appointment
  17. 13. Hospital Authority Board Appointment of Reverend Shane Scott for a term expiring July 7, 2029.
    Appointment
  18. 14. Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Dr. Amy Crawford Charlton for a term expiring on July 21, 2028.
    Appointment
  19. 15. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Hazel Smith for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment
  20. 16. Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Fiona Haulter Abbott for a term expiring July 8, 2029.
    Appointment
  21. 17. Transit Authority (MTA) Reappointment of Kathryn Hays for a term expiring July 18, 2030.
    Appointment
  22. Board & Commission Confirmations
  23. 18. Electric Power Board Appointment of Ian Prunty for a term expiring on July 1, 2030.
    Appointment
  24. 19. Hospital Authority Board Appointment of Alphonso Harvey for a term expiring on July 11, 2026.
    Appointment
  25. 20. Hospital Authority Board Reappointment of Robert Miller for a term expiring on September 6, 2030.
    Appointment
  26. 21. Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Cara Ince for a term expiring on July 21, 2029.
    Appointment
  27. 22. Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Jeff Teague for a term expiring on August 4, 2029.
    Appointment
  28. 23. Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Leslie Buggs for a term expiring on July 1, 2028.
    Appointment
  29. 24. Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Kanika Covert for a term expiring on July 1, 2028.
    Appointment
  30. 25. Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Joseph Mitchell for a term expiring on July 1, 2028.
    Appointment
  31. 26. Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Veronica Uribe for a term expiring on June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
  32. 27. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Timothy Reid, Jr. for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment
  33. 28. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Willie J. Sims, Jr., for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment
  34. 29. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Jeff Syracuse for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment
  35. Chair Report / Updates