Mike Cortese
Nashville Metro CouncilCurrent Member

Mike Cortese

Council Member

Council member dedicated to public safety initiatives and honoring community legacies.

Specialty topics
public safetyhonoring community figurestransportationzoning regulationstaxation
50
Sponsorships
0
Amendments authored
427
Recent votes

Legislative style

Proactive sponsor of resolutions and ordinances, with a focus on community recognition and public safety funding.

Notable recent actions
  • •Sponsored a resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Member of Council Jamie D. Isabel.
  • •Authored a resolution requesting WeGo Public Transit to expand the Journey Pass program for residents.
  • •Sponsored a resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support the Alyssa Lotkis Safety Act.

Voting record

Last 427 recorded votes.

Aye
363 (85%)
Nay
20 (5%)
Abstain
17 (4%)
Absent
25 (6%)

Recent sponsorships

50
RS2026-2258ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Member of Council Jamie D. Isabel.

Introduced 8/25/2026
RS2026-2015ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, for funding to supplement staffing for both Family Safety Centers.

Introduced 5/21/2026
BL2026-1610BillPublic Hearing

An ordinance amending Section 17.40.720 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations to expand notice requirements to all residents by requiring mailed notices to all dwelling units on and within 1,000 feet of a parcel included in amendments to the official zoning map (Proposal No. 2026Z-018TX-001).

Introduced 10/12/2026
RS2026-1892ResolutionPassed

A resolution to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.

Introduced 3/31/2026
RS2026-2189ResolutionWithdrawnPrimary

A resolution requesting that WeGo Public Transit expand the Journey Pass program or provide a similar low- or fare-free program to residents in the Music City Construction Careers program.

Introduced 8/11/2026
RS2025-1548ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the life of Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James.

Introduced 9/30/2025
RS2026-1950ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer force main, for property located at Old Hickory Blvd (unnumbered), also known as Christ Church (MWS Project No. 25-SL-219 and Proposal No. 2026M-019ES-001).

Introduced 4/23/2026
RS2026-1784ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing Metropolitan Government employees for extraordinary efforts during inclement weather in January 2026.

Introduced 1/27/2026
RS2026-1956ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 4/28/2026
BL2026-1288BillPassed

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.

Introduced 2/6/2026
BL2026-1254BillWithdrawnPrimary

An ordinance to amend Title 6 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the disclosure of personalized algorithmic and dynamic pricing.

Introduced 1/27/2026
RS2025-1209ResolutionPassed

A resolution requesting the Mayor’s Office to initiate an investigation into the operations, practices, and leadership culture of the Davidson County Department of Emergency Communications and report findings to the Metropolitan County Council.

Introduced 4/29/2025
RS2026-1825ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1893/Senate Bill 1702 to permit metropolitan governments to lower the grocery tax rate.

Introduced 2/24/2026
BL2025-1036BillPassedPrimary

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 AR2A to SP zoning for property located at 6309 Nolensville Pike, approximately 130 feet east of Fairmeadows Drive (9.9 acres), to permit 119 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-010-001).

Introduced 8/21/2025
BL2026-1391BillPassed

An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to add various new data center uses and related definitions and conditions to the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-012TX-001).

Introduced 5/26/2026
RS2026-1956ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 4/28/2026
RS2026-1802ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Member of Council Walter Hunt, Sr.

Introduced 2/10/2026
RS2026-1889ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1289/Senate Bill 1247, as amended, which approves the Alyssa Lotkis Safety Act.

Introduced 3/31/2026
BL2026-1489BillPassed

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government to acquire the fee interest in a parcel of property (Parcel ID No. 13300013500) through negotiation or condemnation for office, warehouse, training and other uses. (Proposal No. 2026M-009PR-001).

Introduced 6/30/2026
RS2026-2015ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, for funding to supplement staffing for both Family Safety Centers.

Introduced 5/21/2026

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