Metropolitan Nashville and  
Davidson County, TN  
Meeting Agenda  
Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee  
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Resolutions  
A resolution setting the location, date, and time for the 2026 State of the  
Metropolitan Government Address.  
1.  
2.  
RS2026-1900  
Sponsors:  
Cash and Toombs  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
4/14/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution recognizing the contributions of linemen and recognizing April 18,  
2026, as National Linemen Appreciation Day in Nashville and Davidson  
County.  
RS2026-1925  
Sponsors:  
Kupin, Rutherford, Huffman, Johnston, Styles, Nash, Gadd, Gamble, Weiner, Spain,  
Bradford, Lee, Webb and Taylor  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
4/14/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
Bills on Second Reading  
An ordinance to amend certain sections of Chapter 2.114 of the Metropolitan  
Code of Laws pertaining to the Metropolitan Animal Care and Control  
Commission.  
3.  
BL2026-1327  
Sponsors:  
Weiner, Rutherford, Huffman, Evans, Styles, Druffel, Kupin, Gadd, Gamble, Benedict,  
Spain and Ellis  
Legislative History  
3/31/26  
Metropolitan Council  
filed  
4/7/26  
4/7/26  
4/7/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred to the Public Health and Safety  
Committee  
passed on first reading  
Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees  
Action Commission  
Appointment of Jon Michael for a term expiring June 30, 2028.  
Legislative History  
4.  
5.  
26-068  
26-067  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Health and Educational Facilities Board  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term  
expiring September 30, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the May 7,  
2026 Council meeting.  
·
Nick Cavin nominated by CM Capp  
Legislative History  
4/7/26  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
nominated  
Metropolitan Council  
Historic Zoning Commission  
Reappointment of Elizabeth Mayhall for a term expiring June 1, 2031.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
26-069  
26-070  
26-042  
Legislative History  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Parks and Recreation Board  
Reappointment of Dr. Michelle Steele for a term expiring March 30, 2031.  
Legislative History  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Property Standards and Appeals Board  
Reappointment of Mirza Esteban for a term expiring April 7, 2030.  
Legislative History  
3/3/26  
Mayor  
filed  
3/17/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
3/17/26  
4/7/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
deferred  
deferred  
Short Term Rental Appeals Board  
9.  
26-071  
Appointment of David Kleinfelter for a term expiring April 7, 2030.  
Legislative History  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Cesar Castro for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
Legislative History  
10.  
11.  
12.  
26-046  
26-047  
26-072  
3/3/26  
Mayor  
filed  
3/10/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
3/17/26  
4/7/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
deferred  
deferred  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Caroline Everett for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
Legislative History  
3/3/26  
Mayor  
filed  
3/10/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
3/17/26  
4/7/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
deferred  
deferred  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Appointment of Laura Donahue for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/14/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Michael Babb, Residential Property Owner for a 3-year term.  
Legislative History  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
26-073  
26-074  
26-075  
26-076  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Walt Burton, Commercial Tenant for a 3-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Lisa Haller, Residential Property Owner for a 3-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Andree LeQuire for a 3-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Julia Baker for a 2-year term.  
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25.  
26-077  
26-078  
26-079  
26-080  
26-081  
26-082  
26-083  
26-084  
26-085  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Bob Franklin, Commercial Tenant for a 2-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Allie Hall Eagles, Large Commercial Owner for a 2-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Emily Schneller, Residential Property Owner for a 2-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Donovan Sheffield for a 2-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Andrew Cook, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Charly Couture for a 1-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Chris Gala, Residential Tenant for a 1-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Malik Gaye for a 1-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Keith Siebenaler, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.  
Legislative History  
26.  
27.  
26-086  
26-052  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Board and Commission Confirmations  
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission  
Reappointment of Katherine McDonell for a term expiring March 7, 2030.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Board of Equalization  
28.  
26-053  
Appointment of Whitney Ellis as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Board of Equalization  
29.  
26-055  
Appointment of Michele Trueba as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14,  
2028.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Board of Equalization  
30.  
26-056  
Appointment of Scott Tyrone as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Fair Commissioners Board  
31.  
26-057  
Appointment of Brittany Tabor for a term expiring April 6, 2031.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
Mayor  
filed  
4/7/26  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Farmers Market Board  
Reappointment of Scott Moskovitz for a term expiring May 5, 2031.  
32.  
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35.  
26-058  
26-059  
26-060  
26-043  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Housing Trust Fund Commission  
Appointment of Lizzie Goddard for a term expiring September 17, 2026.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Sports Authority  
Reappointment of Daniel (Russ) Pulley for a term expiring February 19, 2032.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Jeffrey Ezell Ace for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
Legislative History  
3/3/26  
3/17/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Metropolitan Council  
deferred  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of CM Sandy Ewing for a term expiring April 15, 2028.  
36.  
26-048  
Legislative History  
3/3/26  
3/17/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Metropolitan Council  
deferred  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Matthew K. Taylor for a term expiring April 15, 2028.  
Legislative History  
37.  
38.  
26-050  
26-061  
3/3/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Linda Breggin for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
Legislative History  
3/3/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Jennifer Wang for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
39.  
40.  
41.  
42.  
26-062  
26-063  
26-064  
26-065  
Legislative History  
3/3/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Erica Weeks for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Traffic and Parking Commission  
Appointment of Lauren Gaines for a term expiring April 3, 2028.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Zoning Appeals Board  
Appointment of Michael Garrigan for a term expiring February 26, 2031.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Zoning Appeals Board  
43.  
26-066  
Appointment of Anna Yoder for a term expiring February 26, 2027.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/7/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure  
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 46 - Council meetings; scheduling  
44.  
Rule 46  
Sponsors:  
Preptit  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
4/14/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
Chair Report / Updates