Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

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 requesting the Metropolitan Civil Service Commission to update rules about the filing and resolution of employee grievances.
   Resolution
6. 3. A resolution recognizing Metro employees for extraordinary effort during inclement weather in January 2026.
   Resolution
7. 4. A resolution recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
   Resolution
8. 5. A resolution recognizing January 2026 as Muslim American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
   Resolution
9. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
10. 6. Action Commission Reappointment of Shilan Haji for a term expiring February 2, 2029.
    Appointment
11. 7. Contract and Compliance Board Appointment of Marcus Booth for a term expiring September 3, 2026.
    Appointment
12. 8. Historical Commission Reappointment of Don Cusic for a term expiring February 3, 2030.
    Appointment
13. 9. Historical Commission Reappointment of Lara Rost for a term expiring January 29, 2030.
    Appointment
14. Board and Commission Confirmations
15. 10. Civil Service Commission Appointment of Quan Poole for a term expiring March 31, 2030.
    Appointment
16. 11. Greenway and Open Space Commission Reappointment of Morey Hill for a term expiring February 11, 2029.
    Appointment
17. 12. Transportation Licensing Commission Reappointment of Ann Butterworth for a term expiring January 31, 2028.
    Appointment
18. Chair Report / Updates