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Human Relations Commission Nominations to fill one vacancy on the Commission with a term expiring April 18, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the October 6, 2026 Council meeting.
This legislation concerns the nomination process to fill one vacancy on the Human Relations Commission with a term expiring April 18, 2027. Nominations were submitted and an election is scheduled for the October 6, 2026 Metropolitan Council meeting.
Metro Animal Care and Control Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a representative from a local nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare, for a four-year term, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council meeting. · Brandon Dyce - nominated by CM Styles · Becky Carter - nominated by CM Weiner
This legislation concerns the appointment of a representative from a local nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare to the Metro Animal Care and Control Commission. Two nominees were considered, and Brandon Dyce was elected by the Metropolitan Council to fill the vacancy for a four-year term.
Transportation Licensing Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a term expiring on October 20, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the December 4, 2025 Council meeting. · Carey Rogers
This legislation concerns the appointment of Carey Rogers to fill a vacancy on the Transportation Licensing Commission for a term ending October 20, 2027. The appointment was confirmed by a unanimous vote of the Metropolitan Council following a nomination and election process conducted in late 2025.
Health and Educational Facilities Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with terms expiring September 30, 2032, with an election to be conducted at the September 15, 2026 Council meeting. · Will Rosenthal nominated by CM Allen · Chase Markham nominated by CM Parker
This legislation concerns the appointment of a nominee to fill one vacancy on the Health and Educational Facilities Board with a term expiring September 30, 2032. An election to select the appointee is scheduled for the September 15, 2026 Metropolitan Council meeting.
Property Standards and Appeals Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring April 7, 2030, with an election to be conducted at the May 19, 2026 Council meeting. · Grafton Brittle nominated by CM Kupin. · Roger Farmer nominated by CM Evans.
This legislation concerns the appointment of a member to the Property Standards and Appeals Board to fill a vacancy with a term expiring April 7, 2030. Two nominees were considered, and an election was held on May 19, 2026, resulting in the election of Roger Farmer to the Board.
Health and Educational Facilities Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring September 30, 2032, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council meeting. · Dr. Ouida Davis - nominated by CM Gamble · Matt Wiltshire - nominated by CM Allen · Keith Randall - nominated by CM Allen · Howard Jones - nominated by CM Kupin
This legislation concerns the nomination and upcoming election to fill one vacancy on the Health and Educational Facilities Board, with the term expiring on September 30, 2032. Four nominees have been put forward by various council members, and the election is scheduled for the September 1, 2026 Council meeting.
Metro Audit Committee Election for two Council Members to serve on the Metro Audit Committee for two-year terms. Nominees: · Council Member Joy Styles · Council Member Courtney Johnston · Council Member Jason Spain · Council Member Delishia Porterfield · Council Member Jennifer Webb
This legislation concerns the election of two Nashville Metropolitan Council members to serve two-year terms on the Metro Audit Committee. Five council members were nominated, and after multiple rounds of voting, Council Members Jason Spain and Delishia Porterfield were elected to the committee.
East Bank Development Authority Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2030, with an election to be conducted on May 19, 2026. · Nathaniel Carter nominated by CM Toombs.
This legislation concerns the appointment of Nathaniel Carter to fill a vacancy on the East Bank Development Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2030. An election was held on May 19, 2026, resulting in Nathaniel Carter's confirmation by the Metropolitan Council.
Auditorium Commission Nominations to fill two vacancies on the Commission with terms expiring on June 30, 2029, with an election to be conducted at the August 4, 2026 Council meeting.
This legislation concerns the nomination process to fill two vacancies on the Auditorium Commission, with terms expiring on June 30, 2029. An election to fill these vacancies is scheduled for the August 4, 2026 Council meeting. Initial nominations were not submitted by the July 7, 2026 meeting, resulting in a deferral to the July 21, 2026 meeting for further nominations.
Health and Educational Facilities Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring September 30, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the May 7, 2026 Council meeting. · Nick Cavin nominated by CM Capp
This legislation concerns the appointment of Nick Cavin to fill a vacancy on the Health and Educational Facilities Board, with a term expiring on September 30, 2028. The nomination was made by Council Member Capp and confirmed by the Metropolitan Council on May 7, 2026.
President Pro Tempore Election for President Pro Tempore for a term expiring on August 31, 2027. Nominees: · Council Member Olivia Hill · Council Member Jeff Preptit
This legislation concerns the election of the President Pro Tempore of the Metropolitan Council for a term ending August 31, 2027. Two council members, Olivia Hill and Jeff Preptit, were nominated and voted on. Council Member Olivia Hill was elected to the position.
Transportation Licensing Commission Consideration of nominees to fill two vacancies on the Commission with terms expiring on April 30, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the June 2, 2026 Council meeting. · Erica Penley nominated by CM Spain/CM Preptit · Annie Klaver nominated by CM Kupin
This legislation concerns the appointment of two nominees, Erica Penley and Annie Klaver, to fill vacancies on the Transportation Licensing Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2028. The election to confirm these appointments was conducted and passed at the June 2, 2026 Metropolitan Council meeting.
Metro Animal Care and Control Commission Consideration of nominees to fill two At-large vacancies on the Commission for three-year terms, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council meeting. · Payton Robbins - nominated by CM Evans · Jourdan Parenteau - nominated by CM Hill · Penny Adams - nominated by CM Johnston · Jing Geng - nominated by CM Vo · Michelle Spaziano - nominated by CM Cortese · Jessica Schultz - nominated by CM Bradford · Dr. Kelli Boyd - nominated by CM Hancock · Donna Mobley - nominated by CM Hancock
This legislation concerns the appointment of two at-large members to the Metro Animal Care and Control Commission for three-year terms. An election to fill these vacancies is scheduled for the Nashville Metropolitan Council meeting on September 1, 2026. Multiple nominees have been put forward by various council members.
Metro Animal Care and Control Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a non-voting member from the Metropolitan Council, with a term expiring August 31, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council meeting. · CM Bradford - nominated by CM Weiner
This legislation concerns the appointment of Council Member Russ Bradford as a non-voting member of the Metro Animal Care and Control Commission. The appointment fills one vacancy with a term expiring on August 31, 2027, and was confirmed by the Metropolitan Council on September 1, 2026.
Human Relations Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a term expiring on April 18, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Keri Adams nominated by CM Capp
This legislation concerns the appointment of a nominee to fill a vacancy on the Human Relations Commission for a term ending April 18, 2028. The Council conducted an election on December 16, 2025, resulting in the unanimous approval of Keri Adams to fill the vacancy.
Human Relations Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission with a term expiring April 18, 2028. An election to fill the vacancy will be held at the May 20, 2025 Council meeting. · Jermaine Cole nominated by CM Gamble
This legislation concerns the appointment of Jermaine Cole to fill a vacancy on the Human Relations Commission with a term expiring April 18, 2028. The nomination was made by Council Member Gamble and confirmed by the Metropolitan Council on May 20, 2025.
Contract and Compliance Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board for a term expiring on October 15, 2026, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Emma Boyd Elliott nominated by CM Huffman · Stuart Huffman nominated by CM Webb
This legislation concerns the appointment of a nominee to fill a vacancy on the Contract and Compliance Board for a term ending October 15, 2026. Two nominees were considered, Emma Boyd Elliott and Stuart Huffman, with Emma Boyd Elliott elected by the Metropolitan Council on December 16, 2025.
Auditorium Commission Consideration of nominees to fill two vacancies on the Commission with terms expiring June 30, 2029, with an election to be conducted at the August 18, 2026 Council meeting. · Ron Deal, Jr. - nominated by CM Huffman. · Iman Khoshnaw - nominated by CM Suara · Rick Rodriguez - nominated by CM Sepulveda.
This legislation concerns the appointment of two members to the Nashville Auditorium Commission to fill vacancies with terms expiring June 30, 2029. Three nominees were presented, and an election was held on August 18, 2026, resulting in the selection of Ron Deal Jr. and Rick Rodriguez.
Advisory Committee on Transportation Consideration of nominees for five vacancies on the Advisory Committee with terms lasting two years. An election to fill the vacancies will take place at the March 18, 2025 Council meeting. · Kalen Russell nominated by CM Preptit · Trent Benge nominated by CM Cortese · Dr. Claudio Mosse nominated by CM Evans Segall · John Wesley Smith nominated by CM Horton · Matt Ingram nominated by CM Rutherford · Isaac Swafford nominated by CM Porterfield · Dr. Morgan Rehnberg nominated by CM Kupin · Amy Scruggs nominated by CM Huffman · David Harris nominated by CM Gamble
This legislation concerns the appointment of five members to the Advisory Committee on Transportation for two-year terms. Nine nominees were considered, and multiple rounds of voting were conducted by the Metropolitan Council to fill the vacancies, resulting in the election of five members.
Transportation Licensing Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission with a term expiring on January 31, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the March 3, 2026 Council meeting. · Manaen Hall nominated by CM Parker
This legislation concerns the appointment of a nominee to fill a vacancy on the Transportation Licensing Commission with a term ending January 31, 2028. An election was held on March 3, 2026, resulting in the election of Manaen Hall to the Commission.
Traffic and Parking Commission Representative Election for the Council representative on the Traffic and Parking Commission for a two-year term. Nominees: · Council Member Sean Parker · Council Member Jeff Eslick
This legislation concerns the election of a Council Member to serve as the representative on the Traffic and Parking Commission for a two-year term. Two nominees, Council Member Sean Parker and Council Member Jeff Eslick, were nominated and voted on by the Metropolitan Council. Council Member Sean Parker was elected to the position.
Short Term Rental Appeals Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring August 31, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the May 19, 2026 Council meeting. · Diamond Bell nominated by CM Toombs. · Kevin Griffith nominated by CM Kupin.
This legislation concerns the appointment of a member to the Short Term Rental Appeals Board to fill a vacancy with a term ending August 31, 2027. Two nominees, Diamond Bell and Kevin Griffith, were considered, and Diamond Bell was elected by the Metropolitan Council on May 19, 2026.
President Pro Tempore Election for President Pro Tempore for a one-year term. Nominees: · Council Member Russ Bradford · Council Member Delishia Porterfield
This legislation concerns the election of a President Pro Tempore for the Metropolitan Council of Nashville for a one-year term. Two council members, Russ Bradford and Delishia Porterfield, were nominated and voted on, resulting in a tie that was broken by the Council President, electing Delishia Porterfield.
Industrial Development Board Consideration of nominees to fill three vacancies on the Board with terms expiring on August 31, 2031, with an election to be held at the August 19, 2025 Council meeting. - Nancy VanReece nominated by CM Gamble - Laura Yankee nominated by CM Benedict - Natalie Alvarez nominated by CM Allen - David Ware nominated by CM Evans-Segall - Tequila Johnson nominated by CM Porterfield - Derek Lisle nominated by CM Kupin - Bob Braswell nominated by CM Webb
This legislation concerns the appointment of three members to fill vacancies on the Industrial Development Board with terms expiring August 31, 2031. Multiple nominees were considered and voted on by the Metropolitan Council, resulting in the election of Tequila Johnson, Nancy VanReece, and Laura Yankee to the Board.
Nashville & Eastern Rail Authority Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Authority with a term expiring June 1, 2027. An election to fill the vacancy will be held at the May 20, 2025 Council meeting. · CM Erin Evans nominated by CM Huffman
This legislation concerns the appointment of a nominee to fill a vacancy on the Nashville & Eastern Rail Authority with a term ending June 1, 2027. Council Member Erin Evans was nominated and subsequently elected to the position during the May 20, 2025 Metropolitan Council meeting.
Cheatham County Rail Authority Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Authority with a term expiring June 1, 2027. An election to fill the vacancy will be held at the May 20, 2025 Council meeting. · CM Joy Styles nominated by CM Kupin
This legislation concerns the appointment of a nominee to fill a vacancy on the Cheatham County Rail Authority with a term expiring June 1, 2027. Council Member Joy Styles was nominated and subsequently elected to the position during the May 20, 2025 Metropolitan Council meeting.
Planning and Zoning Committee Chair / Planning Commission Representative Election for the Planning and Zoning Committee Chair and representative on the Planning Commission for a two-year term. Nominees: · Council Member Rollin Horton · Council Member John Rutherford
This legislation concerns the election of a Council Member to serve as the Chair of the Planning and Zoning Committee and as the Council's representative on the Planning Commission for a two-year term. Two nominees, Council Member Rollin Horton and Council Member John Rutherford, were considered, with Council Member Horton elected by a narrow vote.
Short Term Rental Appeals Board Election for one Council Member to serve as a non-voting member of the Short-Term Rental Appeals Board for a two-year term. Nominees: · Council Member Tom Cash
This legislation appoints Council Member Tom Cash as a non-voting member of the Short-Term Rental Appeals Board for a two-year term. The appointment was made following a nomination and election process within the Metropolitan Council.
Historical Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission with a term expiring August 10, 2029, with an election to be conducted at the September 16, 2025 Council meeting. Phil Claiborne nominated by CM Gregg Betsy Phillips nominated by CM Benedict
This legislation concerns the appointment of a member to the Nashville Historical Commission to fill a vacancy with a term expiring August 10, 2029. Multiple nominees were considered, and an election was held during the September 16, 2025 Council meeting, resulting in Betsy Phillips being elected to the Commission.
General Sessions Judge - Division VI Election to fill a judicial vacancy in the General Sessions Court. Nominees: · C. Michael Robinson · Mark Andrew Cole, Sr. · Jodie Bell · Leroy J. Ellis · David Jones
This legislation pertains to the election to fill a judicial vacancy in Division VI of the General Sessions Court in Nashville. Five nominees were considered, and Jodie Bell was elected by the Metropolitan Council to fill the vacancy.