Courtney Johnston
Council Member
Council Member Courtney Johnston focused on public safety, urban development, and community recognition.
Legislative style
Proactive sponsor of resolutions and ordinances addressing community issues and urban development.
- •Sponsorship of RS2025-1261 to create an expanded Downtown Central Business Improvement District.
- •Sponsorship of RS2026-1800 requesting innovative public housing solutions.
- •Sponsorship of RS2025-1370 for a mid-year budget update from the Department of Finance.
Voting record
Last 512 recorded votes.
Recent sponsorships
50A resolution initiating the creation of an expanded Downtown Central Business Improvement District and setting a public hearing regarding the creation of the same.
An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-758, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 5633, 5637, 5639, 5645, 5651, 5661, 5665, 5655 Valley View Road, approximately 960 feet south of Old Hickory Blvd (15 acres), to permit 71 multifamily residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2024SP-039-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
A resolution recognizing Carol Etherington Fossick, founder of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s Victim Intervention Program, and the 50th anniversary of the program.
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Planning Department and the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) to study and implement emerging and innovative public housing solutions to effectuate more permanently attainable and affordable housing options within Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of Bar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse.
An Ordinance amending Title 2 and Section 16.28.195 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the Metropolitan Historical Commission and the Metropolitan Historic Zoning Commission.
A resolution honoring the service of Danny Herron upon his retirement from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.
A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to exercise an option agreement for the purchase of a flood-prone property, located at 4800 Blackman Court, for Metro Water Services. (Proposal No. 2025M-007PR-001).
An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of J J Watson Avenue right-of-way from dead-end then southeast 288 feet. (Proposal Number 2025M-004AB-001).
A resolution requesting that Nashville Electric Service and the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County submit existing and future contracts, agreements, and related documents to the Metropolitan Clerk to promote transparency and public access.
A resolution requesting a mid-year budget update from the Department of Finance and the Mayor’s Office.
A resolution honoring the service of Danny Herron upon his retirement from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.
A resolution urging the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to terminate the employment of Teresa Broyles-Aplin as Chief Executive Officer of Nashville Electric Service.
A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund the testing of sexual assault kits by an outside laboratory or laboratories to improve effectiveness in evidence processing through appropriate outsourcing.
A resolution honoring the life of Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James.
A resolution expressing support for a Women’s National Basketball Association franchise in Nashville.
A resolution requesting that Nashville Electric Service and the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County submit existing and future contracts, agreements, and related documents to the Metropolitan Clerk to promote transparency and public access.
A resolution recognizing May 2025 as Building Safety Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution requesting that Nashville Electric Service and the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County submit existing and future contracts, agreements, and related documents to the Metropolitan Clerk to promote transparency and public access.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and associated easements, for property located at 300 Vale Manor, also known as Brentwood Chase Two (MWS Project No. 24-SL-122 and Proposal No. 2025M-024ES-001).
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