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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Thursday, October 9, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee held a meeting focused primarily on symbolic resolutions recognizing various heritage months, events, and commemorative occasions. The committee also processed several board and commission appointments across multiple city agencies. No major policy changes or budget discussions were addressed.

Key Decisions

  • Political Violence Condemnation Resolution Discussed
  • Airport Authority Appointment Karina Aguirre Nominated for Term Ending 2032
  • Historic Zoning Commission Appointment Kaitlyn Jones Appointed to Term Ending 2030
  • Hispanic Heritage Month Recognition Resolution Recognizing Sept 15 - Oct 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Bridge Naming Resolution Requested Naming of Woodlawn Avenue Bridge as 'Jan Bushing Bridge'
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 expressing the Metropolitan Council’s unified condemnation of political violence, affirming the right of every person to hold and voice their opinions, and calling upon state and federal leaders to work toward unity and to take stronger action to end political violence.
    Resolution
  5. 2. An resolution requesting that the Tennessee General Assembly authorize the naming of the Woodlawn Avenue bridge over Interstate 440 as the “Jan Bushing Bridge.”
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution denouncing all acts of the United States Government and the State of Israel that contribute to a continuation of the genocide of the Palestinian people.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution honoring the life of Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution recognizing the portion of the Western Highland Rim Forest located within the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County as “Nashville’s Highland Rim Forest.”
    Resolution
  9. 6. A resolution recognizing the International Black Film Festival for its 20th anniversary.
    Resolution
  10. 7. A Resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of Riverside Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
    Resolution
  11. 8. A resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  12. 9. A resolution recognizing October 8, 2025, as International Lesbian Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  13. 10. A resolution recognizing October 11, 2025, as National Coming Out Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  14. 11. A Resolution recognizing October 2, 2025, as Wrongful Conviction Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  15. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  16. 12. Airport Authority Appointment of Karina Aguirre for a term expiring April 5, 2032.
    Appointment
  17. 13. Procurement Standards Board Reappointment of Shannone Raybon for a term expiring July 20, 2028.
    Appointment
  18. Board and Commission Confirmations
  19. 14. Action Commission Reappointment of Michael Cousin for a term expiring November 15, 2028.
    Appointment
  20. 15. Action Commission Appointment of Megan Godbey for a term expiring July 1, 2028.
    Appointment
  21. 16. Auditorium Commission Appointment of Van Pinnock for a term expiring June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
  22. 17. Board of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Reappointment of Weston Iler for a term expiring on September 21, 2029.
    Appointment
  23. 18. Board of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Reappointment of Morgan Miller-Wallace for a term expiring on September 21, 2029.
    Appointment
  24. 19. Historical Commission Appointment of Kaitlyn Jones for a term expiring August 10, 2026.
    Appointment
  25. 20. Historic Zoning Commission Appointment of Kaitlyn Jones for a term expiring June 30, 2030.
    Appointment
  26. Chair Report / Updates