Zulfat Suara
Council Member
Council member focused on community safety, education, and cultural recognition.
Legislative style
Proactive sponsor of resolutions honoring individuals and addressing community issues, with a focus on safety and cultural awareness.
- •Sponsoring a resolution denouncing the Tennessee General Assembly's redistricting plan affecting Memphis and Shelby County.
- •Recognizing May 2026 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Nashville and Davidson County.
- •Appropriating $80,000 from the Community Safety Fund for improvements to Mill Ridge Park.
Voting record
Last 511 recorded votes.
Recent sponsorships
50A resolution denouncing the Tennessee General Assembly for enacting a redistricting plan that divides and dilutes congressional representation of residents of Memphis and Shelby County.
A resolution honoring Morgan Price of Fisk University for her second national collegiate gymnastics championship and additional historic achievements.
A resolution recognizing May 11 through 17, 2026, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.
A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution approving an application for a Libraries as Pillars of Education and Democracy grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to implement leveled English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at up to six branch locations in collaboration with partner organizations.
A resolution appropriating a total of $80,000 from a certain account of the Community Safety Fund for a grant to Friends of Mill Ridge Park to improve community safety by increasing access to greenspace and outdoor services as part of the Community Safety Initiative.
A resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution opposing algorithmic rental price fixing in Nashville and Davidson County and supporting investigations and lawsuits to end the practice.
A resolution approving an agreement by and between the Safety Net Consortium of Middle Tennessee, LLC and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to participate as a member organization in the Safety Net Consortium of Middle Tennessee to advocate, build capacity, and coordinate efforts to improve the health of the medically underserved.
A resolution appropriating $50,000 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, and Music City Construction Careers and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, and Music City Construction Careers for the provision of a workforce development initiative that prepares Nashville residents for successful careers in the skilled construction trades through apprenticeship readiness training, industry-recognized certifications, and job placement support.
A resolution approving an Emergency Management Performance grant application from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to coordinate, prioritize, and conduct specialty, hazardous materials, and general emergency management training for the jurisdiction’s response personnel.
A resolution urging the Office of Homeless Services to allocate funding to ensure that no Nashvillians lose their permanent housing due to the changes in the federal Continuum of Care funding priorities.
A resolution honoring the service of Danny Herron upon his retirement from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.
An ordinance invoking Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 67-5-603(d) and 67-5-606(c) to authorize the Assessor of Property to prorate Tax Year 2026 property assessments for certain properties damaged by Winter Storm Fern.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Frankie Mae Keeling-Henry, civil rights activist, Freedom Rider, educator, and beloved Nashvillian.
A resolution honoring Dr. Robert Wingfield, Jr. on the occasion of his retirement from Fisk University for his advocacy in environmental justice and scholarship.
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation to complete a comprehensive permit review and implement procedures to ensure public access to public parks.
A resolution honoring Dr. Robert Wingfield, Jr. on the occasion of his retirement from Fisk University for his advocacy in environmental justice and scholarship.
A resolution recognizing the Parkwood 8U All-Stars for finishing in third place in the Diamond Youth Baseball World Series.
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