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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

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

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to review several resolutions supporting local initiatives and consider appointments to various boards and commissions. The meeting included discussions on waste management, housing support, and recognizing local community organizations and achievements.

Key Decisions

  • Support for Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act Resolution passed urging state support
  • Infrastructure and Housing Support Resolution Resolution passed urging county impact fee collection
  • General Sessions Judge Nomination Nominees reviewed for judicial vacancy
  • Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Appointment David Lawrence appointed
  • Transgender Day of Remembrance Recognition Resolution passed to recognize November 20, 2025
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 approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act to promote sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to enact legislation authorizing county governments to collect impact fees and dedicating a portion of the state real estate transfer tax to local infrastructure, all of which would support affordable housing and senior home repair programs.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution honoring the life of Elmer Denzel Irwin, owner of Nashville’s Santa’s Pub.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution honoring the service of Freddie, an Explosive Ordinance Detection K9 Officer, with the Department of Public Safety of the Nashville International Airport.
    Resolution
  9. 6. A resolution recognizing the Jefferson Street Historical Society for its work towards the economic and cultural revitalization of Historic Jefferson Street in North Nashville.
    Resolution
  10. 7. A resolution recognizing the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center for its 25th anniversary.
    Resolution
  11. 8. A resolution recognizing November 20, 2025, as Transgender Day of Remembrance in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  12. 9. A resolution recognizing November 15, 2025, as America Recycles Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  13. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  14. 10. General Sessions Judge - Division VI Election to fill a judicial vacancy in the General Sessions Court. Nominees: · C. Michael Robinson · Mark Andrew Cole, Sr. · Jodie Bell · Leroy J. Ellis · David Jones
    Appointment
  15. 11. Metropolitan Board of Health Appointment of Jeffrey Stovall for a term expiring July 9, 2026.
    Appointment
  16. 12. Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Appointment of David Lawrence for a term expiring November 5, 2030.
    Appointment
  17. 13. Metropolitan Planning Commission Appointment of Aria Dang for a term expiring March 31, 2026.
    Appointment
  18. 14. Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Janey Camp for a term expiring October 31, 2029.
    Appointment
  19. 15. Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Jay Fulmer for a term expiring October 31, 2029.
    Appointment
  20. Board and Commission Confirmations
  21. 16. Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Hal Hardin for a term expiring September 4, 2029.
    Appointment
  22. 17. Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Susan Short Jones for a term expiring September 4, 2029.
    Appointment
  23. 18. Charter Revision Commission Appointment of Tom Lee for a term expiring September 4, 2029.
    Appointment
  24. 19. Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Jim Murphy for a term expiring September 4, 2029.
    Appointment
  25. 20. Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Joy M. Sims for a term expiring September 4, 2029.
    Appointment
  26. 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
  27. 21. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 12
    Rule Amendment
  28. Chair Report / Updates