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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee held a meeting featuring five ceremonial resolutions honoring public servants and recognizing cultural observances, along with appointments and reappointments of individuals to various city boards and commissions. The meeting included public comment time and covered positions on advisory bodies related to bicycles/pedestrians, business improvement, employee benefits, social services, sustainability, tourism, contract compliance, and hospital authority.

Key Decisions

  • Resolutions honoring Wallace Dietz and Tom Palko for public service Presented
  • Recognition of Japan National Men's Soccer Team visit and Juneteenth Presented
  • Board and commission appointments/reappointments (6 positions) Presented
  • Board and commission confirmations (3 positions) Presented
  • Recognition of June 2026 as Black Music Month in Nashville Presented
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 or related to the committee. 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 deaccesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
  3. Resolutions
  4. 1. A resolution honoring Wallace W. "Wally" Dietz for his distinguished service as Director of Law for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A Resolution honoring the contributions of Tom Palko of the Department of Water and Sewerage Services upon his retirement.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A Resolution welcoming the Japan National Men's Soccer Team to Nashville and recognizing the friendship between Nashville, Japan, and the Japanese American community.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A Resolution recognizing June 2026 as Black Music Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  9. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  10. 6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Reappointment of Alvin J. Haney for a term expiring August 1, 2030.
    Appointment
  11. 7. Central Business Improvement District (CBID) Board Appointment of Kristofer Carlson for a term expiring June 15, 2029.
    Appointment
  12. 8. Employee Benefit Board Reappointment of G. Thomas Curtis for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
    Appointment
  13. 9. Social Services Commission Appointment of S. Will Acuff for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  14. 10. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Jolyn Mezera for a term expiring March 28, 2028.
    Appointment
  15. 11. Tourism and Convention Commission Appointment of Darius McDonald for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
    Appointment
  16. Board and Commission Confirmations
  17. 12. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Fabian Bedne for a term expiring July 27, 2028.
    Appointment
  18. 13. Hospital Authority Reappointment of Alphonso Harvey for a term expiring July 11, 2031.
    Appointment
  19. 14. Social Services Commission Appointment of Mandy Spears for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  20. Chair Report / Updates