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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee held a meeting to process routine honors, appointments, and board confirmations for Nashville government. The committee considered three recognition resolutions, adopted an updated city code, and moved forward with filling multiple vacancies and reappointments across city boards and commissions.

Key Decisions

  • Code of Metropolitan Government readoption On Second Reading
  • Auditorium Commission - Three nominees for two vacancies Nominees referred to August 18, 2026 Council election
  • Recognition resolutions for David Tarpley, Nashville Humane Association, and Japan-America Student Conference Considered for approval
  • Multiple board and commission appointments and reappointments Processed across 13 positions including Parks and Recreation, Transportation and Licensing, Airport Authority, Arts Commission, and Hospital Authority
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 honoring and recognizing David Tarpley for 56 years of service to the people of Nashville and Davidson County as an attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution honoring the Nashville Humane Association on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution recognizing the 78th Japan-America Student Conference hosted in Nashville in August 2026.
    Resolution
  7. Bills on Second Reading
  8. 4. An ordinance readopting the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation including supplemental and replacement pages thereof, containing certain ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before December 17, 2025.
    Bill
  9. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  10. 5. Auditorium Commission Consideration of nominees to fill two vacancies on the Commission with terms expiring June 30, 2029, with an election to be conducted at the August 18, 2026 Council meeting. · Ron Deal, Jr. - nominated by CM Huffman. · Iman Khoshnaw - nominated by CM Suara · Rick Rodriguez - nominated by CM Sepulveda.
    Appointment
  11. 6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Kim Paige for a term expiring March 12, 2028.
    Appointment
  12. 7. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Marcus T. Booth for a term expiring March 3, 2028.
    Appointment
  13. 8. Housing Trust Fund Commission Reappointment of Lizzie Goddard for a term expiring September 17, 2031.
    Appointment
  14. 9. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Peter Kurland for a term expiring June 20, 2030. Nominated by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).
    Appointment
  15. 10. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Michael Montgomery for a term expiring June 20, 2030. Nominated by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
    Appointment
  16. 11. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Erika Wollam Nichols for a term expiring June 20, 2030. Nominated by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
    Appointment
  17. 12. Parks and Recreation Appointment of Gina Emmanuel for a term expiring April 30, 2028.
    Appointment
  18. 13. Transportation and Licensing Commission Appointment of David Andrews to complete an unexpired term, vacated by Juan Mera, which will expire October 10, 2026; and to begin a new term October 11, 2026 with an expiration date of October 10, 2028.
    Appointment
  19. Board and Commission Confirmations
  20. 14. Airport Authority Appointment of Wallace Dietz for a term expiring April 5, 2031.
    Appointment
  21. 15. Arts Commission Appointment of Henry Walker for a term expiring January 1, 2028.
    Appointment
  22. 16. Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Eileen Beehan for a term expiring September 4, 2030.
    Appointment
  23. 17. Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Dewey Branstetter for a term expiring September 4, 2030.
    Appointment
  24. 18. Hospital Authority Reappointment of Dr. Raymond (Buz) Martin for a term expiring June 28, 2031.
    Appointment
  25. 19. Hospital Authority Reappointment of Dr. Courtney J. Pitts for a term expiring September 6, 2031.
    Appointment
  26. 20. Social Services Commission Appointment of S. Will Acuff for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  27. Chair Report / Updates