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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · 4:30 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to approve seven resolutions recognizing community observances and individuals, and to confirm appointments to various city boards and commissions. The committee processed 12 board appointment items, including reappointments and new appointments to commissions overseeing housing, sustainability, property standards, and other city functions.

Key Decisions

  • Support for Alyssa Lotkis Safety Act (HB 1289/SB 1247) Resolution passed
  • Board of Equalization alternate appointments Four alternates appointed
  • Sustainability Advisory Committee reappointments Four members reappointed
  • Recognition of Tennessee State University Men's Basketball NCAA Tournament berth Resolution passed
  • Various commemorative resolutions (Earth Day, Library Week, Child Abuse Prevention, Black Bookstore Day, etc.) Six resolutions passed
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 support House Bill 1289/Senate Bill 1247, as amended, which approves the Alyssa Lotkis Safety Act.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution recognizing the Tennessee State University Men’s Basketball Team for winning the 2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Championship and securing a berth in the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution honoring the 40th anniversary of Nashville’s only Black-owned bookstore Alkebu-Lan Images Bookstore and recognizing April 7, 2026, as National Black Bookstore Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  9. 6. A resolution recognizing April 19 to April 25, 2026, as National Library Week and recognizing April 21, 2026, as National Library Workers Day.
    Resolution
  10. 7. A resolution recognizing Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Earth Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  11. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  12. 8. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Reappointment of Katherine McDonell for a term expiring March 7, 2030.
    Appointment
  13. 9. Board of Equalization Appointment of Whitney Ellis as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  14. 10. Board of Equalization Appointment of Christopher Grimes as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  15. 11. Board of Equalization Appointment of Michele Trueba as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  16. 12. Board of Equalization Appointment of Scott Tyrone as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  17. 13. Fair Commissioners Board Appointment of Brittany Tabor for a term expiring April 6, 2031.
    Appointment
  18. 14. Farmers Market Board Reappointment of Scott Moskovitz for a term expiring May 5, 2031.
    Appointment
  19. 15. Housing Trust Fund Commission Appointment of Lizzie Goddard for a term expiring September 17, 2026.
    Appointment
  20. 16. Property Standards and Appeals Board Reappointment of Mirza Esteban for a term expiring April 7, 2030.
    Appointment
  21. 17. Sports Authority Reappointment of Daniel (Russ) Pulley for a term expiring February 19, 2032.
    Appointment
  22. 18. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Jeffrey Ezell Ace for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  23. 19. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Linda Breggin for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  24. 20. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Cesar Castro for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  25. 21. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Caroline Everett for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
    Appointment