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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee meeting focused on local resolutions and board appointments. The committee considered multiple board nominations and reappointments across various city commissions, and discussed a resolution opposing The Boring Company's proposed tunnels in Nashville.

Key Decisions

  • Resolution Against Boring Company Tunnels Introduced
  • Contract and Compliance Board Nominee Selection Nominees Considered
  • Human Relations Commission Nominee Selection Nominee Considered
  • Davidson County Historian Appointment Dr. Learotha Williams, Jr. Nominated
  • Metropolitan Council Rules Amendment Rule 9.3 Amendment Introduced
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 opposing The Boring Company’s proposed tunnels within Nashville and Davidson County; condemning the company’s lack of transparency, inadequate community and Metropolitan Council engagement, and troubling labor and safety practices; affirming that public land and public infrastructure decisions must prioritize the welfare, safety, and expressed needs of Nashville residents; and reiterating the Metropolitan Council’s commitment to real, equitable, community-driven transit solutions.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution memorializing the life and service of Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Commander Scott Byrd.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution honoring the 160th anniversary of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill of Nashville.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution recognizing the Adventure Science Center for its 80 years of educating and enlightening children and adults in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution recognizing January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  9. Board and Commission Elections
  10. 6. Contract and Compliance Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board for a term expiring on October 15, 2026, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Emma Boyd Elliott nominated by CM Huffman · Stuart Huffman nominated by CM Webb
    Appointment
  11. 7. Human Relations Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a term expiring on April 18, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Keri Adams nominated by CM Capp
    Appointment
  12. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  13. 8. Arts Commission Reappointment of Campbell West for a term expiring February 24, 2030.
    Appointment
  14. 9. Arts Commission Reappointment of Mayra Yu for a term expiring February 24, 2030.
    Appointment
  15. 10. Auditorium Commission Appointment of Mia Vickers for a term expiring June 30, 2027.
    Appointment
  16. 11. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Matthew Cushing for a term expiring March 24, 2027.
    Appointment
  17. 12. Davidson County Historian Appointment of Dr. Learotha Williams, Jr. for a term expiring December 16, 2030.
    Appointment
  18. 13. Greenway and Open Space Commission Reappointment of Morey Hill for a term expiring February 11, 2029.
    Appointment
  19. 14. Procurement Standards Board Appointment of Rahim Buford for a term expiring October 4, 2028.
    Appointment
  20. Board and Commission Confirmations
  21. 15. Community Review Board Appointment of John B. Schrader for a term expiring October 31, 2028.
    Appointment
  22. 16. Community Review Board Appointment of Taniesha Westbrook for a term expiring October 31, 2028.
    Appointment
  23. 17. Equalization Board Appointment of Bruce Pierce for a term expiring November 18, 2027.
    Appointment
  24. 18. Hospital Authority Appointment of Dr. Courtney Pitts for a term expiring September 6, 2026.
    Appointment
  25. 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
  26. 19. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 9.3 - Introduction of Legislation
    Rule Amendment
  27. Chair Report / Updates