Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-1759Withdrawn

This resolution directed the Metropolitan Council Office to develop scenarios and recommendations for potential amendments to the Metropolitan Charter concerning the size, structure, compensation, and support resources of the Metropolitan Council. The intent was to prepare for a possible judicial ruling that might require reducing Council membership. The resolution was withdrawn after disapproval by the Charter Revision Committee.

A resolution directing the Metropolitan Council Office to develop scenarios and recommendations for potential amendments to the Metropolitan Charter regarding the size, structure, compensation, and support resources of the Metropolitan Council, in anticipation of a judicial ruling that may require a reduction in Council membership.

5 sponsors
Introduced 1/13/2026Metropolitan CouncilResolution
→ Withdrawn from consideration

What it does

  • 1Development of scenarios for amending the Metropolitan Charter
  • 2Consideration of changes to Council size and structure
  • 3Evaluation of compensation and support resources for Council members

This resolution directed the Metropolitan Council Office to develop scenarios and recommendations for potential amendments to the Metropolitan Charter concerning the size, structure, compensation, and support resources of the Metropolitan Council. The intent was to prepare for a possible judicial ruling that might require reducing Council membership. The resolution was withdrawn after disapproval by the Charter Revision Committee.

Affects
Metropolitan CouncilMetropolitan Council Office

Legislative history

1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was disapproved by the Charter Revision Committee. Council Member Benedict withdrew the resolution.
1/20/2026
Charter Revision Committee
Referred without comment
1/13/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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