Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

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 commending and honoring Brenda Wynn upon her retirement from the office of the Davidson County Clerk.
   Resolution
5. 2. A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Master Gardeners of Davidson County.
   Resolution
6. Board and Commission Elections
7. 3. 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
8. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
9. 4. Health and Educational Facilities Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with terms expiring September 30, 2032, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council meeting. · Dr. Ouida Davis - nominated by CM Gamble · Matt Wilshire - nominated by CM Allen · Keith Randall - nominated by CM Allen · Howard Jones - nominated by CM Kupin
   Appointment
10. 5. Metro Animal Care and Control Commission Consideration of nominees to fill two At-large vacancies on the Commission for three-year terms, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council meeting. · Payton Robbins - nominated by CM Evans · Mary Nell Bryan - nominated by CM Evans · Jourdan Parenteau - nominated by CM Hill · Heather Derrick - nominated by CM Horton · Penny Adams - nominated by CM Johnston · Dr. Yasin Kokoye - nominated by CM Suara · Jing Geng - nominated by CM Vo · Michelle Spaziano - nominated by CM Cortese · Jessica Schultz - nominated by CM Bradford · Dr. Kelli Boyd - nominated by CM Hancock · Donna Mobley - nominated by CM Hancock · Annette Filippone - nominated by CM Styles & CM Ellis · Carolyn Benick - nominated by CM Weiner
    Appointment
11. 6. Metro Animal Care and Control Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a representative from a local nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare, for a four-year term, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council meeting. · Lisa Stetar - nominated by CM Taylor · Brandon Dyce - nominated by CM Styles · Becky Carter - nominated by CM Weiner
    Appointment
12. 7. Metro Animal Care and Control Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a non-voting member from the Metropolitan Council, with a term expiring August 31, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council meeting. · CM Bradford - nominated by CM Weiner
    Appointment
13. 8. Midtown Central Business Improvement District Board (MBID) Appointment of Angie Gleason to fill the vacancy representing the Small Commercial Property Owner category, with a term expiring May 6, 2029.
    Appointment
14. 9. 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
15. 10. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Erika Wollam Nichols for a term expiring June 20, 2030. Nominated by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
    Appointment
16. 11. Solid Waste Region Board Appointment of Councilmember Burkley Allen for a term expiring December 16, 2028.
    Appointment
17. 12. Solid Waste Region Board Appointment of Councilmember Russ Bradford for a term expiring December 15, 2028.
    Appointment
18. Board and Commission Confirmations
19. 13. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Kim Paige for a term expiring March 12, 2028.
    Appointment
20. 14. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Marcus T. Booth for a term expiring March 3, 2028.
    Appointment
21. 15. Housing Trust Fund Commission Reappointment of Lizzie Goddard for a term expiring September 17, 2031.
    Appointment
22. 16. 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
23. 17. Parks and Recreation Appointment of Gina Emmanuel for a term expiring April 30, 2028.
    Appointment
24. 18. 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
25. Chair Report / Updates