City Council · March 31, 2026

Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan

A Resolution endorsing implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan and thanking the members of the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) and other engaged stakeholders whose contributions were integral to the development of the plan. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)

On March 31, 2026, “Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan” failed before the City of Knoxville, TN City Council by a vote of 4–4.

Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 0 Failed 4-4-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Matthew DeBardelaben

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The vote as recorded

No · 4

Karyn Adams District 1 Doug Lloyd District 3 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B

Absent · 1

Nathan Honeycutt District 2

Aye · 4

Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Denzel Grant District 6 Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

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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 31 March 2026 meeting — page 10

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