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 approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson  
County.  
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2.  
RS2026-2226  
Sponsors:  
Sepulveda  
Legislative History  
8/25/26  
8/25/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Catherine Dominy.  
RS2026-2257  
Sponsors:  
Benton, Kupin, Huffman, Evans, Styles, Weiner, Hill, Eslick, Rutherford, Druffel, Capp,  
Allen, Gadd and Suara  
Legislative History  
8/25/26  
8/25/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Member of Council Jamie  
D. Isabel.  
3.  
RS2026-2258  
Sponsors:  
Toombs, Porterfield, Suara, Gamble, Ellis, Vo, Harrell, Kimbrough, Styles and Lee  
Legislative History  
8/25/26  
8/25/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution recognizing Heather Moulder, the 2026 Guest Artist for the  
Smithsonian National Postal Museum.  
4.  
RS2026-2259  
Sponsors:  
Vo  
Legislative History  
8/25/26  
8/25/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
Board and Commission Elections  
Health and Educational Facilities Board  
5.  
26-142  
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.  
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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  
Legislative History  
8/4/26  
Metropolitan Council  
nominated  
interviewed  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for election  
Metro Animal Care and Control Commission  
6.  
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.  
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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  
Legislative History  
8/4/26  
Metropolitan Council  
nominated  
interviewed  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for election  
Metro Animal Care and Control Commission  
7.  
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.  
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Brandon Dyce - nominated by CM Styles  
Becky Carter - nominated by CM Weiner  
Legislative History  
8/4/26  
Metropolitan Council  
nominated  
interviewed  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for election  
Metro Animal Care and Control Commission  
8.  
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.  
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CM Bradford - nominated by CM Weiner  
Legislative History  
8/4/26  
Metropolitan Council  
nominated  
interviewed  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for election  
President Pro Tempore  
9.  
26-150  
Election for President Pro Tempore for a term expiring on August 31, 2027.  
Nominees:  
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Council Member Olivia Hill  
Council Member Jeff Preptit  
Legislative History  
8/18/26 Metropolitan Council  
nominated  
Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees  
Community Corrections Advisory Board  
Appointment of Jamaal Boykin for a term expiring October 22, 2028.  
Legislative History  
10.  
11.  
26-151  
26-152  
8/18/26  
8/25/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Community Corrections Advisory Board  
Reappointment of Joshua L. Brand for a term expiring October 22, 2028.  
Legislative History  
8/18/26  
Mayor  
filed  
8/25/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Community Corrections Advisory Board  
Reappointment of Donna Grayer for a term expiring October 22, 2028.  
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17.  
18.  
26-153  
26-154  
26-155  
26-156  
26-157  
26-158  
26-159  
Legislative History  
8/18/26  
8/25/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Community Corrections Advisory Board  
Reappointment of Jarrell Summers for a term expiring October 22, 2028.  
Legislative History  
8/18/26  
8/25/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Community Corrections Advisory Board  
Reappointment of Joseph L. Umberger for a term expiring October 22, 2028.  
Legislative History  
8/18/26  
8/25/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Convention Center Authority  
Appointment of Jim Cooper for a term expiring February 7, 2030.  
Legislative History  
8/25/26  
8/25/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Convention Center Authority  
Reappointment of Alfred Degrafinreid for a term expiring February 7, 2030.  
Legislative History  
8/25/26  
8/25/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Convention Center Authority  
Reappointment of Tracy Hardin for a term expiring January 6, 2030.  
Legislative History  
8/25/26  
8/25/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Convention Center Authority  
Appointment of Ethan Link for a term expiring September 30, 2027.  
Legislative History  
8/25/26  
8/25/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Convention Center Authority  
Appointment of Silvia San Martin for a term expiring January 6, 2030.  
Legislative History  
19.  
20.  
26-160  
26-149  
8/25/26  
8/25/26  
Mayor  
filed  
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 terms expiring  
September 30, 2032, with an election to be conducted at the September 15,  
2026 Council meeting.  
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Will Rosenthal nominated by CM Allen  
Brian Drobnick nominated by CM Allen  
Chase Markham nominated by CM Parker  
Legislative History  
8/18/26  
8/25/26  
Metropolitan Council  
nominated  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Nashville Entertainment Commission  
Reappointment of Dave Pomeroy for a term expiring June 20, 2030.  
21.  
22.  
26-161  
26-146  
Legislative History  
8/25/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Board and Commission Confirmations  
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  
8/18/26  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Nashville Entertainment Commission  
23.  
26-138  
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  
Metropolitan Council  
deferred  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Nashville Entertainment Commission  
24.  
25.  
26.  
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  
Metropolitan Council  
deferred  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Solid Waste Region Board  
Appointment of Councilmember Burkley Allen for a term expiring December  
16, 2028.  
Legislative History  
8/4/26  
Mayor  
filed  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Solid Waste Region Board  
Appointment of Councilmember Russ Bradford for a term expiring December  
15, 2028.  
Legislative History  
8/4/26  
Mayor  
filed  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
8/18/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Chair Report / Updates