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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 4:45 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee held a meeting to approve notary public elections, honor Bill Cody of the Grand Ole Opry, and recognize the ONEBox naloxone program's expansion to 400 installations. The committee also confirmed or appointed numerous individuals to various boards and commissions including the Electric Power Board, Transit Authority, Historical Commission, and others.

Key Decisions

  • Notaries Public Election Approved
  • Bill Cody Memorial Resolution Approved
  • ONEBox Naloxone Program Recognition (400th Installation) Approved
  • Tyler Yarbro Appointment as Metropolitan Director of Law Approved
  • Multiple Board and Commission Appointments/Reappointments Approved
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 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 honoring the life and legacy of Grand Ole Opry announcer Bill Cody.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution commemorating the installation of the 400th ONEBox in Nashville and Davidson County and recognizing the history and growth of the ONEBox naloxone program.
    Resolution
  7. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  8. 4. Community Corrections Advisory Board Appointment of Jamaal Boykin for a term expiring October 1, 2026.
    Appointment
  9. 5. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Marcus T. Booth for a term expiring March 3, 2028.
    Appointment
  10. 6. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Michael Iadevaia for a term expiring August 28, 2029.
    Appointment
  11. 7. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Matthew P. Neal for a term expiring September 5, 2028.
    Appointment
  12. 8. Director of Law Appointment of Tyler Yarbro to serve as the Metropolitan Director of Law.
    Appointment
  13. 9. Electric Power Board Appointment of Robert D. Boon, II for a term expiring July 1, 2031.
    Appointment
  14. 10. Employee Benefit Board Reappointment of G. Thomas Curtis for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
    Appointment
  15. 11. Farmers Market Board Appointment of Jackson Zeitlin for a term expiring May 5, 2031.
    Appointment
  16. 12. Historical Commission Reappointment of Dr. Clay Bailey, III for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
    Appointment
  17. 13. Historical Commission Appointment of Jay Brothers for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
    Appointment
  18. 14. Historical Commission Reappointment of Kaitlyn Jones for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
    Appointment
  19. 15. Historical Commission Reappointment of Dr. Marisa Richmond for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
    Appointment
  20. 16. Historical Commission Reappointment of Linda T. Wynn for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
    Appointment
  21. 17. Short Term Rental Appeals Board Appointment of Kevin Griffith for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
    Appointment
  22. 18. Transit Authority (MTA) Appointment of Whitney Weeks for a term expiring June 1, 2031.
    Appointment
  23. Board and Commission Confirmations
  24. 19. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Reappointment of Alvin J. Haney for a term expiring August 1, 2030.
    Appointment
  25. 20. Central Business Improvement District (CBID) Board Appointment of Kristofer Carlson for a term expiring June 15, 2029.
    Appointment
  26. 21. Tourism and Convention Commission Appointment of Darius McDonald for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
    Appointment
  27. Chair Report / Updates