
David Benton
Council Member
Council Member David Benton focuses on public safety and community support initiatives.
Legislative style
Proactive sponsor of resolutions and ordinances related to public safety, community grants, and recognition of local contributions.
- •Sponsorship of RS2026-2123 for an Emergency Management Performance Grant to enhance local emergency management capabilities.
- •Sponsorship of RS2026-1936 appropriating $400,000 to Safe Haven Family Shelter to support family safety initiatives.
- •Sponsorship of RS2026-1956 recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Nashville.
Voting record
Last 428 recorded votes.
Recent sponsorships
50An ordinance approving greenway conservation easement agreements between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Riverwalk at Mill Creek Homes, LLC for greenway improvements at 0 Mill Creek Meadow Drive (Parcel No. 095020B00400CO) and 0 Lebanon Pike (Parcel No. 095020B00200CO) (Proposal No. 2025M-056AG-001).
A resolution approving an application for an Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to provide funds to subsidize the Emergency Management Program.
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 approving an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for specialized training and equipment to ensure personnel maintain needed certifications for criminal investigation and crime reduction initiatives.
A resolution honoring Wallace W. "Wally" Dietz for his distinguished service as Director of Law for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”), and Belmont University to allow occupational therapy students the opportunity to participate in experiential learning.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Jason Gooch, a longtime employee of the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation.
A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution recognizing Metropolitan Government employees for extraordinary efforts during inclement weather in January 2026.
A resolution accepting a Recycling Rebate Grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to purchase curbside recycling carts and use AI technology to identify contamination in recycling.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing stormwater line and drainage easements, and to accept new stormwater line and drainage easements, for property located at 2491 Murfreesboro Pike, also known as MNPD Southeast Precinct (SWGR T2023017337 and Proposal No. 2025M-032ES-001).
A resolution recognizing the Frist Art Museum on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
A resolution approving amendments one, two, and three to the Healthy Start Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide a variety of services in reducing infant mortality for pregnant and parenting women.
A resolution appropriating a total of $40,000 from the Office of Family Safety of Nashville and Davidson County to Sexual Assault Center as a recipient of a Community Partnership Fund grant.
A resolution honoring the service of Mina Johnson, the outgoing President of Sister Cities of Nashville.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from ORI, ORI-A, MUL-A, SP, and MUG-A to SP zoning for various properties located from the corner of 30th Avenue South and West End Avenue to Natchez Trace, south to 31st Avenue South, and along 31st Avenue South, Vanderbilt Place, and 30th Avenue South to West End Avenue (43.16 acres), and partially located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-004-001).
A resolution approving an application for a DOJ FY 2026 Invited to Apply-National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), to fund the modernization of the MNPD Crime Laboratory’s ballistic imaging capabilities to strengthen forensic ballistic capabilities and improve the investigation and resolution of firearm-related crimes.
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Master Gardeners of Davidson County.
A resolution appropriating a total of $400,000 to Safe Haven Family Shelter and approving Amendment Number Two to a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, and Safe Haven Family Shelter, to increase the grant amount and extend the grant term to provide hotel rooms across the Nashville area for emergency alternative shelter for families with minor children.
A resolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (“TDOSHS”) and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by and through the Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”), for training participation of TDOSHS personnel in the EMT services provided by the NFD.
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