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Metropolitan Council

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 · Government meeting record

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Statewide School Resource Officer Grant

The Metropolitan Council approved a controversial grant to place School Resource Officers in all public middle and high schools after two failed attempts to end debate. The Council also elected new committee chairs and confirmed several appointments to city boards and commissions.

Why it matters

Residents will see an increased police presence in Nashville public middle and high schools following the approval of a state grant for School Resource Officers.

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Recorded votes

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Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

Unanimous votes (3)

approved

Statewide School Resource Officer Grant — passed 23-12

approved

Grant for Oasis Center, Inc. — unanimous

approved

Grant for Oasis Center, Inc. Power Youth Program — unanimous

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People and votes

Allen

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Historic Metro Courthouse

1 Public Square, 2nd floor

Nashville, TN 37201

Metropolitan Nashville and

Davidson County, TN

Metropolitan Council

Meeting Minutes

6:30 PM Metropolitan CourthouseTuesday, October 17, 2023

Announcements and Presentations

Call to Order

The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan

Courthouse.

The invocation was offered by Rabbi Laurie Rice of the Congregation Micah.

Pledge of Allegiance

The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.

Roll Call

The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting:

Henderson, Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese,

Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo,

Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda,

Rutherford, Styles, Ewing, and Spain (39); Absent (2): Gregg and Lee.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the regular meeting on October 3, 2023 were approved.

Elections and Confirmations

Metropolitan Director of Finance

Appointment of Mr. Kevin Crumbo.

23-007

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the

appointment. Council Member Sepulveda moved to approve the appointment,

which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:

Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Evans-Segall, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs,

Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock,

Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin,

Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis,

Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Ewing, and Spain

Yes:

No:

Abstain:

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Metropolitan Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023

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  • Agenda item RS2023-16Budget and financeapproved - passed 23-12

    Statewide School Resource Officer Grant

    Grant funding for SROs

  • Agenda item RS2023-53Budget and financeapproved - unanimous

    Grant for Oasis Center, Inc.

    $30,000 · Oasis Center, Inc. · Youth services

  • Agenda item RS2023-54Budget and financeapproved - unanimous

    Grant for Oasis Center, Inc. Power Youth Program

    $250,000 · Oasis Center, Inc. · College access services

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