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Every recorded decision

Every published motion, unanimous or not — nothing curated out. A high unanimity rate is itself a finding.

May 18, 2026
Ordinance on second reading: Right to self-defense on county property O-26-4-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Section 2-885 of Article XI of Chapter 2 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Recognition of Right to Self-Defense on Knox County Owned Property” (establishing Section 2-885 of the Knox County Code, previously reserved) – (SECOND READING) Public safety
Failed 5-4-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Jun 23, 2025
Approve resolution re: Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center & Board appointments. R-25-6-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR TO HIRE A QUALIFIED TRANSITION ADVISOR/INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT TO BE PLACED AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER TO SERVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; 2) REQUESTING CTAS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; 3) REQUESTING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO CONTINUE WEEKLY MONITORING VISITS TO THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; AND 4) APPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2026. Public safety
Substitute motion to amend:Failed 4-5-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Apr 24, 2023
Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Intergovernmental & resolutions
Substitute motion:Failed 4-5-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1

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90.8%

Unanimity rate — 3802 of 4185 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 13 motions not yet published.

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  • unanimous3802
  • split306
  • failed109
  • deferred249
  • withdrawn72

Most no votes on adopted motions