Resolution requesting Governor Lee and delegation to consider Medicaid expansion for Tennessee

A Resolution respectfully requesting that Governor Lee and the members of the Knoxville Legislative Delegation consider a path forward and take the necessary steps to accept Medicaid expansion for Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Smith, McKenzie, Roberto, Thomas and Parker)

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On May 19, 2020, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Resolution requesting Governor Lee and delegation to consider Medicaid expansion for Tennessee” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Topics: Intergovernmental & resolutions

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 9

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6 Janet Testerman At-Large Seat B

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The clerk’s minutes note 1 speaker at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 19 May 2020 meeting

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