Appoint Helsley as ex-officio member of the Knoxville Zoo board

A Resolution appointing City Councilmember Debbie Helsley to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of the Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate)

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On February 3, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Appoint Helsley as ex-officio member of the Knoxville Zoo board” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Charles Thomas

Topics: Personnel & appointments

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 9

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

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The clerk’s minutes note 11 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 3 February 2026 meeting — page 6

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