
Russ Bradford
Council Member
Council member focused on housing support, public health, and social justice initiatives.
Legislative style
Proactive sponsor of resolutions addressing social issues and community support initiatives.
- •Sponsored a resolution opposing algorithmic rental price fixing in Nashville.
- •Supported the creation of a Winter Storm Housing Support Docket to assist residents in maintaining housing stability.
- •Recognized March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Nashville.
Voting record
Last 513 recorded votes.
Amendments authored
1Every amendment this member has filed, with AI-generated summaries and intent grouping.
Shopping centers must provide public rubbish and recycling containers.
Recent sponsorships
50A resolution opposing algorithmic rental price fixing in Nashville and Davidson County and supporting investigations and lawsuits to end the practice.
A resolution approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Pet Community Center for the provision of spay and neutering services.
A resolution recognizing January 2026 as Dry January USA Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution supporting the Davidson County General Sessions Court in creating a Winter Storm Housing Support Docket to keep as many people in their homes as possible.
An ordinance amending Section 2.24.230 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the community meeting requirements for leasing certain Metropolitan Government-owned properties.
A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized marriage equality in Tennessee and across the United States.
A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Corrections Institute, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to fund the purchase of recording equipment for the DCSO Training Academy.
A resolution recognizing March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution honoring the life of Pope Francis.
A resolution accepting and appropriating a donation from the estate of Martha Jo Whitfield Spurgeon in the amount of $114,198.86 to the Metro Animal Care and Control Donation Fund and authorizing the Metro Animal Care and Control division of the Metropolitan Public Health Department to expend the donated funds to further its duties, responsibilities, and mission.
A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2025-859 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to add the abandonment and acceptance of water mains, and modify the acceptance of water main and easements, for two properties located at 1300 and 1310 Donelson Pike, also known as Donelson Pike Industrial West, (MWS Project No. 23-WL-144 and Proposal No. 2025M-049ES-002).
A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for bulk solid waste and recycling equipment for the Department of General Services.
A resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide for the prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and to administer a Minority AIDS Initiative program.
A resolution accepting a grant from Plumber’s Choice, LLC (d/b/a Flow-Tech Home) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding to support adoption efforts for dogs who have been waiting the longest for a home.
A resolution amending the pay plan adopted for General Government employees, effective July 1, 2025.
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Government conduct additional research and analysis regarding tax rates and services within the Urban Services District and General Services District to ensure all taxpayers in Davidson County are treated equitably.
A resolution requesting a mid-year budget update from the Department of Finance and the Mayor’s Office.
A resolution accepting a Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Program grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, to pursue transformative solutions together with community partners that address long-term solutions combating climate change.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Member of Council Walter Hunt, Sr.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assembly and associated easements, for three properties located at 1 Terminal Drive, Murfreesboro Pike (unnumbered) and 701 Donelson Pike, also known as BNA TARI 3.1 (MWS Project No. 25-WL-19 and Proposal No. 2025M-075ES-001).
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