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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee held a meeting to consider appointments and elections to various boards and commissions, as well as resolutions honoring community members. The committee reviewed nominees for positions on the Health and Educational Facilities Board, Metro Animal Care and Control Commission, Community Corrections Advisory Board, Convention Center Authority, and other civic bodies, with final elections to be conducted at full Council meetings.

Key Decisions

  • Health and Educational Facilities Board vacancy Nominees considered for election at September 1, 2026 Council meeting
  • Metro Animal Care and Control Commission vacancies Multiple nominees considered for three separate vacancies (two at-large, one nonprofit representative, one council member seat) for election at September 1, 2026 Council meeting
  • President Pro Tempore election Two nominees (CM Olivia Hill and CM Jeff Preptit) considered for election at September 1, 2026 Council meeting
  • Community Corrections Advisory Board appointments Five individuals appointed/reappointed for terms expiring October 22, 2028
  • Commemorative resolutions Resolutions approved honoring Catherine Dominy, former Council Member Jamie D. Isabel, and recognizing Heather Moulder as 2026 Guest Artist for Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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 Catherine Dominy.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Member of Council Jamie D. Isabel.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution recognizing Heather Moulder, the 2026 Guest Artist for the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.
    Resolution
  8. Board and Commission Elections
  9. 5. Health and Educational Facilities Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term 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 Wiltshire - nominated by CM Allen · Keith Randall - nominated by CM Allen · Howard Jones - nominated by CM Kupin
    Appointment
  10. 6. 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 · Jourdan Parenteau - nominated by CM Hill · Penny Adams - nominated by CM Johnston · 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
    Appointment
  11. 7. 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. · Brandon Dyce - nominated by CM Styles · Becky Carter - nominated by CM Weiner
    Appointment
  12. 8. 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. 9. President Pro Tempore Election for President Pro Tempore for a term expiring on August 31, 2027. Nominees: · Council Member Olivia Hill · Council Member Jeff Preptit
    Appointment
  14. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  15. 10. Community Corrections Advisory Board Appointment of Jamaal Boykin for a term expiring October 22, 2028.
    Appointment
  16. 11. Community Corrections Advisory Board Reappointment of Joshua L. Brand for a term expiring October 22, 2028.
    Appointment
  17. 12. Community Corrections Advisory Board Reappointment of Donna Grayer for a term expiring October 22, 2028.
    Appointment
  18. 13. Community Corrections Advisory Board Reappointment of Jarrell Summers for a term expiring October 22, 2028.
    Appointment
  19. 14. Community Corrections Advisory Board Reappointment of Joseph L. Umberger for a term expiring October 22, 2028.
    Appointment
  20. 15. Convention Center Authority Appointment of Jim Cooper for a term expiring February 7, 2030.
    Appointment
  21. 16. Convention Center Authority Reappointment of Alfred Degrafinreid for a term expiring February 7, 2030.
    Appointment
  22. 17. Convention Center Authority Reappointment of Tracy Hardin for a term expiring January 6, 2030.
    Appointment
  23. 18. Convention Center Authority Appointment of Ethan Link for a term expiring September 30, 2027.
    Appointment
  24. 19. Convention Center Authority Appointment of Silvia San Martin for a term expiring January 6, 2030.
    Appointment
  25. 20. 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 15, 2026 Council meeting. · Will Rosenthal nominated by CM Allen · Brian Drobnick nominated by CM Allen · Chase Markham nominated by CM Parker
    Appointment
  26. 21. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Dave Pomeroy for a term expiring June 20, 2030.
    Appointment
  27. Board and Commission Confirmations
  28. 22. 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
  29. 23. 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
  30. 24. Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Erika Wollam Nichols for a term expiring June 20, 2030. Nominated by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
    Appointment
  31. 25. Solid Waste Region Board Appointment of Councilmember Burkley Allen for a term expiring December 16, 2028.
    Appointment
  32. 26. Solid Waste Region Board Appointment of Councilmember Russ Bradford for a term expiring December 15, 2028.
    Appointment
  33. Chair Report / Updates