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So far two of the votes for separate items from the MOU pass.
RS2026-1736 is now up for grant money to assist in purchasing a tactical support post.
RS2026-1736 is now up for grant money to assist in purchasing a tactical support post.
January 21, 2026 at 4:25 AM
So far two of the votes for separate items from the MOU pass.
RS2026-1736 is now up for grant money to assist in purchasing a tactical support post.
RS2026-1736 is now up for grant money to assist in purchasing a tactical support post.
CM Vo speaking against. Asks what happens when we lose local control for these vehicles and others kidnap our neighbors and people that look like her.
Brings up example of ppl kidnapped from their homes bc of how they look or having a similar name. Do we need these vehicles?
Brings up example of ppl kidnapped from their homes bc of how they look or having a similar name. Do we need these vehicles?
CM Allen makes painful analogy that just like we wouldn’t stop taking state money for education, we shouldn’t turn away this money.
January 21, 2026 at 4:17 AM
CM Vo speaking against. Asks what happens when we lose local control for these vehicles and others kidnap our neighbors and people that look like her.
Brings up example of ppl kidnapped from their homes bc of how they look or having a similar name. Do we need these vehicles?
Brings up example of ppl kidnapped from their homes bc of how they look or having a similar name. Do we need these vehicles?
Did you think it was over, Nashville?
We have four more resolutions that the Mayor’s office put in to try and give MNPD more cameras and militarized vehicles—one of which is apparently made from a Wonder Bread truck?
I do not remember that character in “Twisted Metal.”
We have four more resolutions that the Mayor’s office put in to try and give MNPD more cameras and militarized vehicles—one of which is apparently made from a Wonder Bread truck?
I do not remember that character in “Twisted Metal.”
January 21, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Did you think it was over, Nashville?
We have four more resolutions that the Mayor’s office put in to try and give MNPD more cameras and militarized vehicles—one of which is apparently made from a Wonder Bread truck?
I do not remember that character in “Twisted Metal.”
We have four more resolutions that the Mayor’s office put in to try and give MNPD more cameras and militarized vehicles—one of which is apparently made from a Wonder Bread truck?
I do not remember that character in “Twisted Metal.”
Gonna get time codes for public speakers when I can. Won’t be able to until this is no longer live. But you should definitely check out our speakers tonight.
www.youtube.com/live/zqQLPgI...
www.youtube.com/live/zqQLPgI...
January 21, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Gonna get time codes for public speakers when I can. Won’t be able to until this is no longer live. But you should definitely check out our speakers tonight.
www.youtube.com/live/zqQLPgI...
www.youtube.com/live/zqQLPgI...
Playing catch-up with my Notes app from public comments.
Shannee says we don’t need any more surveillance, we need housing solutions, traffic calming, homeless outreach, water stations, etc.
“With ICE acting like slave catchers and police helping them,” we don’t need to give them more money.
Shannee says we don’t need any more surveillance, we need housing solutions, traffic calming, homeless outreach, water stations, etc.
“With ICE acting like slave catchers and police helping them,” we don’t need to give them more money.
⬆️ “If Freddie had his way, ICE would have access to FUSUS today.”
January 21, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Playing catch-up with my Notes app from public comments.
Shannee says we don’t need any more surveillance, we need housing solutions, traffic calming, homeless outreach, water stations, etc.
“With ICE acting like slave catchers and police helping them,” we don’t need to give them more money.
Shannee says we don’t need any more surveillance, we need housing solutions, traffic calming, homeless outreach, water stations, etc.
“With ICE acting like slave catchers and police helping them,” we don’t need to give them more money.
MOU vote fails! Gallery reacts jubilantly!
January 21, 2026 at 2:36 AM
MOU vote fails! Gallery reacts jubilantly!
Move to vote for MOU happens via voice vote. Vote going digital for MOU.
Asks council members to weight consequences of voting for or against.
January 21, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Move to vote for MOU happens via voice vote. Vote going digital for MOU.
I have a backlog of public hearing statements. Gonna fill those in. Will get time stamps in the future for the video. Y’all gotta watch them.
My fingers are failing their job and will be getting a severe talking to.
Substitutes are currently being discussed.
My fingers are failing their job and will be getting a severe talking to.
Substitutes are currently being discussed.
January 21, 2026 at 2:19 AM
I have a backlog of public hearing statements. Gonna fill those in. Will get time stamps in the future for the video. Y’all gotta watch them.
My fingers are failing their job and will be getting a severe talking to.
Substitutes are currently being discussed.
My fingers are failing their job and will be getting a severe talking to.
Substitutes are currently being discussed.
I’m bringing my laptop next time 😅
Dilluvio in BAP Solidarity Network says Mayor’s office doesn’t care about us. Notes that activists have been mocked and ignored by some CMs in concerns about surveillance and militarization.
Ppl are saying that CMs and Mayor are deliberately gentrifying Nashville and pushing out residents.
Ppl are saying that CMs and Mayor are deliberately gentrifying Nashville and pushing out residents.
January 21, 2026 at 2:02 AM
I’m bringing my laptop next time 😅
Now returning to other items on public hearing.
We’re back to the MOU to Nashville Downtown Partnership & MNPD. RS2026-1733.
Lots of folks still here for this one.
We’re back to the MOU to Nashville Downtown Partnership & MNPD. RS2026-1733.
Lots of folks still here for this one.
Asks for this to be deferred to first meeting in May. Wants more community engagement.
All ordinances deferred.
All ordinances deferred.
January 21, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Now returning to other items on public hearing.
We’re back to the MOU to Nashville Downtown Partnership & MNPD. RS2026-1733.
Lots of folks still here for this one.
We’re back to the MOU to Nashville Downtown Partnership & MNPD. RS2026-1733.
Lots of folks still here for this one.
Next items moved forward come from CM Preptit.
Lots of folks leaving now that Buchanan Street resolution deferred.
CM Preptit’s resolution applies a historic overlay, which would limit building materials in some properties N of Shackleton Rd.
Lots of folks leaving now that Buchanan Street resolution deferred.
CM Preptit’s resolution applies a historic overlay, which would limit building materials in some properties N of Shackleton Rd.
Says that it doesn’t affect existing businesses or create a curfew. Only applies to future uses + expanses.
Objects to complaint that it hurts Black businesses. Describes it as being intentional, “strikes the right balance.”
“It allows Buchanan Street to grow, but in a way that helps community.”
Objects to complaint that it hurts Black businesses. Describes it as being intentional, “strikes the right balance.”
“It allows Buchanan Street to grow, but in a way that helps community.”
January 21, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Next items moved forward come from CM Preptit.
Lots of folks leaving now that Buchanan Street resolution deferred.
CM Preptit’s resolution applies a historic overlay, which would limit building materials in some properties N of Shackleton Rd.
Lots of folks leaving now that Buchanan Street resolution deferred.
CM Preptit’s resolution applies a historic overlay, which would limit building materials in some properties N of Shackleton Rd.
Two of these resolutions by CM Taylor adds an overlay to North Nashville on Buchanan St. A companion bill accompanies.
CM Taylor asks to defer public hearing to a future meeting, with comment.
CM Taylor asks to defer public hearing to a future meeting, with comment.
Resolution passes on a voice vote.
VM Henderson notes some items are being pulled off agenda by CMs. She’ll be pulling these items forward out of expectation of public controversy.
VM Henderson notes some items are being pulled off agenda by CMs. She’ll be pulling these items forward out of expectation of public controversy.
January 21, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Two of these resolutions by CM Taylor adds an overlay to North Nashville on Buchanan St. A companion bill accompanies.
CM Taylor asks to defer public hearing to a future meeting, with comment.
CM Taylor asks to defer public hearing to a future meeting, with comment.
Starting again at the top so folks can find the thread. Post below is the end of the last thread.
Very full gallery tonight. Also very full outside the gallery.
Rule 9.3 amendment is up now. Required multiple members to pull items from consent.
Very full gallery tonight. Also very full outside the gallery.
Rule 9.3 amendment is up now. Required multiple members to pull items from consent.
Strong negative reaction from gallery to Laclaire’s statement when she talks about Memphis.
January 21, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Starting again at the top so folks can find the thread. Post below is the end of the last thread.
Very full gallery tonight. Also very full outside the gallery.
Rule 9.3 amendment is up now. Required multiple members to pull items from consent.
Very full gallery tonight. Also very full outside the gallery.
Rule 9.3 amendment is up now. Required multiple members to pull items from consent.
At Nashville Metro Council tonight. More legislation on surveillance will be up tonight. Find out more at:
bit.ly/no-on-mou-nashville
bit.ly/no-on-mou-nashville
bit.ly
January 21, 2026 at 12:42 AM
At Nashville Metro Council tonight. More legislation on surveillance will be up tonight. Find out more at:
bit.ly/no-on-mou-nashville
bit.ly/no-on-mou-nashville
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Passes Yes (30), etc.
CM Kupin speaking, citing how many committees and how much time this took. Seems to be in response to the last complaint.
Says that they're on the clock with state law. Feels that this unnecessarily tightens the process (wants to look at state law), but thinks this is a good amendment.
Says that they're on the clock with state law. Feels that this unnecessarily tightens the process (wants to look at state law), but thinks this is a good amendment.
December 17, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Passes Yes (30), etc.
Public hearing now on Kupin's amendment to title 2 of Metro Code of Laws (BL2025-113). Amendment can be found here (underlined items are being added):
nashville.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
nashville.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Public hearing now on Kupin's amendment to title 2 of Metro Code of Laws (BL2025-113). Amendment can be found here (underlined items are being added):
nashville.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
nashville.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
Deferral prevails Yes (19), no (17), abstain (0)
December 17, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Deferral prevails Yes (19), no (17), abstain (0)
CM Sepulveda says that if NDP does spend money without Council oversight, that they're not a good partner. She would want to make sure that they don't receive any more public money.
Says that going around Council was a bad idea—this public outrage is what happens.
Says that going around Council was a bad idea—this public outrage is what happens.
Member of public: "Jordan, I'm your constituent. Please vote now."
VM Henderson asks public to not speak while CMs are.
VM Henderson asks public to not speak while CMs are.
December 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
CM Sepulveda says that if NDP does spend money without Council oversight, that they're not a good partner. She would want to make sure that they don't receive any more public money.
Says that going around Council was a bad idea—this public outrage is what happens.
Says that going around Council was a bad idea—this public outrage is what happens.
CM Welsch notes that CMs have a lot of power in this, even though it can seem like they don't.
NDP doesn't act in a vacuum. None of this does. They also depend on Metro for things. Notes that in being bad parters, there might be things NDP would regret happening.
NDP doesn't act in a vacuum. None of this does. They also depend on Metro for things. Notes that in being bad parters, there might be things NDP would regret happening.
^Notes that no group of people are more important than any others. They all have the right to speak before us. (See Eslick's comments. Also Nash's)
December 17, 2025 at 2:57 AM
CM Welsch notes that CMs have a lot of power in this, even though it can seem like they don't.
NDP doesn't act in a vacuum. None of this does. They also depend on Metro for things. Notes that in being bad parters, there might be things NDP would regret happening.
NDP doesn't act in a vacuum. None of this does. They also depend on Metro for things. Notes that in being bad parters, there might be things NDP would regret happening.
If you're watching the YouTube stream, we're at 8:50pm at this point.
CM Kupin says that he's spoken with NDP many times. Thinks more time to clear up would help. Says the problem has been lack of clarity from Metro government. Hopes that they would be parters and work with Council.
December 17, 2025 at 2:50 AM
If you're watching the YouTube stream, we're at 8:50pm at this point.
Vote now on motion to defer. Must be 2/3rds. Fails at Yes (20), No (15), Abstain (1).
December 17, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Vote now on motion to defer. Must be 2/3rds. Fails at Yes (20), No (15), Abstain (1).
VM Henderson notes that it's on the record now and that NDP can email the Council accordingly.
"The ask has been made."
CM Porterfield: "They can also meet me at the back wall."
Positive public reaction.
"The ask has been made."
CM Porterfield: "They can also meet me at the back wall."
Positive public reaction.
^CM Porterfield notes that she was told without MOU, that MNPD would spend the money anyway.
VM Henderson confirms whether this is a question directed at Mayor's admin. Directs to Dave Rosenberg (Mayor's council), who says that he can't speak for NDP (Nash Downtown Partnership)
VM Henderson confirms whether this is a question directed at Mayor's admin. Directs to Dave Rosenberg (Mayor's council), who says that he can't speak for NDP (Nash Downtown Partnership)
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
VM Henderson notes that it's on the record now and that NDP can email the Council accordingly.
"The ask has been made."
CM Porterfield: "They can also meet me at the back wall."
Positive public reaction.
"The ask has been made."
CM Porterfield: "They can also meet me at the back wall."
Positive public reaction.
CM Welsch introduces a motion to defer and have a public hearing. (Jan 20, Jan 28th, respectively)
Notes a public records request was put in, which she needs time to review, and the public needs time to review.
Public now responding positively.
Notes a public records request was put in, which she needs time to review, and the public needs time to review.
Public now responding positively.
CM Nash: "By approving this resolution, we're not approving everything in it."
Feeling a bit Yogi Berra here.
Says that we'll have a public hearing *if* we get the money.
Public responding disapprovingly. "See you in court."
Feeling a bit Yogi Berra here.
Says that we'll have a public hearing *if* we get the money.
Public responding disapprovingly. "See you in court."
December 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
CM Welsch introduces a motion to defer and have a public hearing. (Jan 20, Jan 28th, respectively)
Notes a public records request was put in, which she needs time to review, and the public needs time to review.
Public now responding positively.
Notes a public records request was put in, which she needs time to review, and the public needs time to review.
Public now responding positively.
CM Sepulveda's late amendments prevail on a voice vote.
More clarification from Director Darby: CM Sepulveda was just intended to remove the CSC camera language, but wasn't intended to remove items from CM Toombs.
Darby suggests amending the amendment to get rid of confusion.
More clarification from Director Darby: CM Sepulveda was just intended to remove the CSC camera language, but wasn't intended to remove items from CM Toombs.
Darby suggests amending the amendment to get rid of confusion.
Per CM Allen's questions: Darby notes that CM Sepulveda's amendment removes CSC items, and that it keeps language in CM Toomb's Amendment 1.
CM Allen confirming whether language addressing street racing remains. Darby notes that language was intended to be included, so it can remain.
CM Allen confirming whether language addressing street racing remains. Darby notes that language was intended to be included, so it can remain.
December 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
CM Sepulveda's late amendments prevail on a voice vote.
More clarification from Director Darby: CM Sepulveda was just intended to remove the CSC camera language, but wasn't intended to remove items from CM Toombs.
Darby suggests amending the amendment to get rid of confusion.
More clarification from Director Darby: CM Sepulveda was just intended to remove the CSC camera language, but wasn't intended to remove items from CM Toombs.
Darby suggests amending the amendment to get rid of confusion.