Agenda - Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Historic Metro Courthouse

1 Public Square, 2nd floor

Nashville, TN 37201

Metropolitan Nashville and

Davidson County, TN

Meeting Agenda

Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Public Comment

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.

Resolutions

A resolution commending and honoring Brenda Wynn upon her retirement

from the office of the Davidson County Clerk.

RS2026-2219

Sponsors:

Suara, Kupin, Gamble, Evans, Huffman, Styles, Bradford, Ellis, Porterfield, Vo, Welsch,

Johnston, Nash, Rutherford, Benedict, Ewing, Lee, Capp, Gadd, Gregg and Hancock

Legislative History

8/11/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

filed

A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Master Gardeners of

Davidson County.

RS2026-2220

Sponsors:

Vo, Styles, Kupin, Nash, Gadd, Suara, Capp, Webb, Druffel, Huffman, Toombs and

Ellis

Legislative History

8/11/26

Metropolitan Council

referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

filed

Board and Commission Elections

Auditorium Commission

26-134

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.

Legislative History

7/21/26

8/4/26

Metropolitan Council

nominated

interviewed

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

8/4/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for election

Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees

Health and Educational Facilities Board

26-142

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

Legislative History

8/4/26

Metropolitan Council

nominated

8/11/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for interview

Metro Animal Care and Control Commission

26-143

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

Legislative History

8/4/26

Metropolitan Council

nominated

8/11/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for interview

Metro Animal Care and Control Commission

26-144

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

Legislative History

8/4/26

Metropolitan Council

nominated

8/11/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for interview

Metro Animal Care and Control Commission

26-145

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

Legislative History

8/4/26

Metropolitan Council

nominated

8/11/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for interview

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.

Legislative History

26-146

26-138

8/11/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for interview

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).

Legislative History

8/4/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for interview

deferred

Metropolitan Council

Nashville Entertainment Commission

10.

11.

12.

26-139

26-147

26-148

Reappointment of Erika Wollam Nichols for a term expiring June 20, 2030.

Nominated by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.

Legislative History

8/4/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for interview

deferred

Metropolitan Council

Solid Waste Region Board

Appointment of Councilmember Burkley Allen for a term expiring December

16, 2028.

Legislative History

8/4/26

Mayor

filed

8/11/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for interview

Solid Waste Region Board

Appointment of Councilmember Russ Bradford for a term expiring December

15, 2028.

Legislative History

8/4/26

Mayor

filed

8/11/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for interview

Board and Commission Confirmations

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

Appointment of Kim Paige for a term expiring March 12, 2028.

Legislative History

13.

26-135

7/21/26

8/4/26

Mayor

filed

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

interviewed

8/4/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for confirmation

Contract and Compliance Board

14.

26-113

Reappointment of Marcus T. Booth for a term expiring March 3, 2028.

Legislative History

6/23/26

7/7/26

Mayor

filed

Metropolitan Council

Mayor

deferred

filed

7/21/26

7/22/26

8/4/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

interviewed

8/4/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for confirmation

Housing Trust Fund Commission

Reappointment of Lizzie Goddard for a term expiring September 17, 2031.

15.

16.

17.

18.

26-136

Legislative History

7/21/26

8/4/26

Mayor

filed

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

interviewed

8/4/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for confirmation

Nashville Entertainment Commission

26-137

26-140

26-141

Reappointment of Peter Kurland for a term expiring June 20, 2030. Nominated

by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).

Legislative History

8/4/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

interviewed

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for confirmation

Parks and Recreation

Appointment of Gina Emmanuel for a term expiring April 30, 2028.

Legislative History

7/21/26

8/4/26

Mayor

filed

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

interviewed

8/4/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for confirmation

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.

Legislative History

7/21/26

8/4/26

Mayor

filed

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

interviewed

8/4/26

Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee

referred for confirmation