Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair

A Resolution appointing a City Council representative to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force to serve as Chair. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and Grant)

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On June 23, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Move to Amend by striking out the words “supported by a $100 Million financial commitment by the administration” in the first preamble clause and inserting the words “supported by a commitment by the administration to apply for supportive grants totaling no less than $100 Million.

Moved by Denzel Grant · seconded by Charles Thomas

Topics: Personnel & appointments

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Aye · 8

Karyn Adams District 1 Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Denzel Grant District 6 Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

Absent · 1

Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A

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The clerk’s minutes note 3 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

A sign-up count from the minutes — not a measure of overall public opinion.

Minutes of the 23 June 2026 meeting — page 4

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