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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee held a meeting to consider resolutions honoring community members and recognizing South Asian Heritage Month, approve various board and commission appointments and reappointments, and request that Nashville Electric Service provide performance metrics on its tree trimming program. The committee also confirmed Tyler Yarbro as the new Metropolitan Director of Law.

Key Decisions

  • Resolution on Nashville Electric Service tree trimming program Agenda item presented
  • Confirmation of Tyler Yarbro as Metropolitan Director of Law Agenda item presented
  • Recognition of South Asian Heritage Month (July 18 - August 17, 2026) Agenda item presented
  • Multiple board and commission appointments and reappointments Agenda items presented (25 total appointments across various boards)
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 requesting Nashville Electric Service and the Electric Power Board to provide performance metrics and information regarding its tree trimming program and to continue working with the Metropolitan Council, the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, the Metropolitan Tree Advisory Committee, Cumberland River Compact, Nashville Tree Conservation Corps, Nashville Tree Foundation, and other conservation groups on refining the recently announced vegetation management changes to ensure that electric outage prevention is compatible with maintenance of a healthy tree canopy.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution honoring the life of Vonda McDaniel and her legacy of service to the labor movement in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Rosetta Miller-Perry.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution recognizing July 18 to August 17, 2026, as South Asian Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  8. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  9. 5. Airport Authority Appointment of Wallace Dietz for a term expiring April 5, 2031.
    Appointment
  10. 6. Arts Commission Appointment of Henry Walker for a term expiring January 1, 2028.
    Appointment
  11. 7. Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Eileen Beehan for a term expiring September 4, 2030.
    Appointment
  12. 8. Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Dewey Branstetter for a term expiring September 4, 2030.
    Appointment
  13. 9. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Marcus T. Booth for a term expiring March 3, 2028.
    Appointment
  14. 10. Hospital Authority Reappointment of Dr. Raymond (Buz) Martin for a term expiring June 28, 2031.
    Appointment
  15. 11. Hospital Authority Reappointment of Dr. Courtney J. Pitts for a term expiring September 6, 2031.
    Appointment
  16. 12. Social Services Commission Appointment of S. Will Acuff for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  17. Board and Commission Confirmations
  18. 13. Community Corrections Advisory Board Appointment of Jamaal Boykin for a term expiring October 1, 2026.
    Appointment
  19. 14. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Michael Iadevaia for a term expiring August 28, 2029.
    Appointment
  20. 15. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Matthew P. Neal for a term expiring September 5, 2028.
    Appointment
  21. 16. Director of Law Appointment of Tyler Yarbro to serve as the Metropolitan Director of Law.
    Appointment
  22. 17. Electric Power Board Appointment of Robert D. Boon, II for a term expiring July 1, 2031.
    Appointment
  23. 18. Employee Benefit Board Reappointment of G. Thomas Curtis for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
    Appointment
  24. 19. Farmers Market Board Appointment of Jackson Zeitlin for a term expiring May 5, 2031.
    Appointment
  25. 20. Historical Commission Reappointment of Dr. Clay Bailey, III for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
    Appointment
  26. 21. Historical Commission Appointment of Jay Brothers for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
    Appointment
  27. 22. Historical Commission Reappointment of Kaitlyn Jones for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
    Appointment
  28. 23. Historical Commission Reappointment of Dr. Marisa Richmond for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
    Appointment
  29. 24. Historical Commission Reappointment of Linda T. Wynn for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
    Appointment
  30. 25. Transit Authority (MTA) Appointment of Whitney Weeks for a term expiring June 1, 2031.
    Appointment
  31. Chair Report / Updates