Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-1959Passed
This resolution officially designates the week of May 11 through 17, 2026, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Nashville and Davidson County. It aims to raise awareness about period poverty and related issues within the community.
A resolution recognizing May 11 through 17, 2026, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Nashville and Davidson County.
→ Passed 5/8/2026
What it does
- 1Recognition of May 11-17, 2026, as Period Poverty Awareness Week
- 2Encouragement for community awareness and education on period poverty
- 3Formal adoption by the Metropolitan Council with unanimous support
This resolution officially designates the week of May 11 through 17, 2026, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Nashville and Davidson County. It aims to raise awareness about period poverty and related issues within the community.
Affects
Nashville and Davidson County residentsMetropolitan Council
Legislative history
5/8/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Gadd moved to adopt the resolution and that all members voting in the affirmative be listed as a cosponsor pursuant to Rule 12.3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Evans, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).5/7/2026
Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
Referred without comment4/28/2026
Metropolitan Council
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