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Debbie Helsley’s votes on Personnel & appointments · in 2026

39 recorded votes: 39 aye

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Sep 15, 2026
Appoint Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council R-255-2026 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Wala Habiby for his service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council. Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Approve Mayor's Maker Council reappointments and appointments R-223-2026 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Aaron Ingram, Ashlee Mays, Brianna Officer and Diahn Ott and appointments of Curtis Glover, Kiana Jones, Margo Miller and Halee Sprinkle to the Mayor's Maker Council. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Resolution granting pensions R-193-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair R-164-2026 — 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) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair R-164-2026 — 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) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Grant pensions to certain individuals. R-163-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Reappoint to City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. R-153-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Gloria Deathridge to serve as the At Large Seat A representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Appoint to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. R-152-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jonathan Fortner to serve as the Second District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Honeycutt) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Approve appointments to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. R-151-2026 — A Resolution approving the appointments of Markus Chady, Caryn Hawthorne and Allison Page to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Confirm reappointment and appointments to Design Review Board. R-150-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lisa Sorensen and appointment of Megan Hatcher Rhodes and Taylor Thompson to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2026
Confirm reappointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee. R-149-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-30-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Appoint Mark Lochhead to Knox County Board of Equalization R-148-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appointing Mark Lochhead to fill the unexpired term of George Anna Yarbro on the Knox County Board of Equalization. Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Appoint Jonathan Wiesehuegel to Golf Course Advisory Committee R-137-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jonathan Wiesehuegel to serve as the First District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Adams) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Confirm reappointment to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors R-136-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Courtney Bergmeier and Kristin Farley to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Reappoint Curtis Brown to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-109-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Curtis Brown to serve as the Sixth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Grant) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Appoint Garrett Howe to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-108-2026 — A Resolution appointing Garrett Howe to serve as the Third District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Lloyd) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Appoint Jack Coker to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee R-107-2026 — A Resolution appointing Jack Coker to serve as the Fourth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember DeBardelaben) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Grant employee pensions per attached exhibit R-99-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Reappoint Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board R-85-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026 Amend city code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-16-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Accept Internet Crimes Against Children grant funding R-84-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2027-2029 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $720,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, for the purpose of supporting the national mission of the Department of Justice to help state and local law enforcement agencies in developing and maintaining an effective response to cyber crimes involving children. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3 2-C-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial 2-D-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Amend East City Sector Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Amend One Year Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 3, 2026
Grant pensions to certain individuals. R-70-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Confirm Denzel Grant's nomination to the City Council Rules Committee. R-55-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of Denzel Grant to serve on the City Council Rules Committee. Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Confirm Angela Dennis's appointment to Community Television of Knoxville board R-46-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Angela Dennis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Reappoint Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to Board of Equalization R-45-2026 — A Resolution reappointing Ellen Lee and George Anna Yarbro to the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Grant monthly pensions to certain city employees R-44-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Appoint Grant as chair of the Public Property Naming Committee R-26-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Denzel Grant as a member and Chair of the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Appoint Helsley as ex-officio member of the Knoxville Zoo board R-25-2026 — 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) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Confirm members and chair of the Council Rules Committee R-24-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of members to serve on the City Council Rules Committee and as Chair of the Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Confirm members and chair of the Council Rules Committee R-24-2026 — A Resolution confirming the nomination of members to serve on the City Council Rules Committee and as Chair of the Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Appoint Lloyd as chair of the Golf Course Advisory Committee R-23-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Doug Lloyd to serve as the Chair and a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Approve chair and members of the Audit Committee R-22-2026 — A Resolution approving the appointment of the Chair and members of City Council's Audit Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Appoint Honeycutt to the City Pension Board R-21-2026 — A Resolution appointing Councilmember Nathan Honeycutt to fulfill the unexpired term of Vice Mayor Lynne Fugate as City Council's representative on the City Pension Board. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Confirm reappointments to the Public Arts Committee R-20-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Will Dorsey, Mark Grayson and Ashley Beals Pace to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 3, 2026
Confirm reappointments/appointment to the Better Building Board R-19-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dennis Murphy and Ben Ream and appointment of Jack Coker to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-10-2026 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Confirm appointment of Lisa Sorensen to Design Review Board R-3-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lisa Sorensen to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Confirm appointment of Jackie Robinson to Police Advisory and Review Committee R-2-2026 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jackie Robinson to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Confirm reappointment of Luis Urrea to Board of Zoning Appeals R-1-2026 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Luis Urrea to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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