Nashville Mayor Responds to No Confidence Resolution Against Metro Leaders
Mayor Freddie O’Connell Expresses Disappointment
Mayor Freddie O’Connell has publicly voiced his disappointment following a councilwoman’s resolution of No Confidence targeting the city's finance and law directors. Councilwoman Joy Styles filed the resolution, accusing Metro Director of Finance Kevin Crumbo and Metro Director Wallace Dietz of allegedly mishandling Metro Arts grant funds.
O’Connell Stands with City Officials
O'Connell stated his support for Crumbo and Dietz, emphasizing that they continue to work closely with the Council. "I'm disappointed that someone would take such actions against these individuals who have been dedicated to their roles," O'Connell remarked.
Resolution Deferred
The Rules Committee has indefinitely deferred Styles' No Confidence resolution. This means it will not be discussed at the upcoming Metro Council meeting on Tuesday night. The resolution is not expected to come up for discussion again until at least September.
Styles Defends Her Actions
At a Tuesday evening press conference, Councilwoman Styles expressed her frustrations. She highlighted that despite requesting an audit two weeks prior, no clear timeline was given. However, shortly after filing her resolution, the audit was surprisingly made available the next day.
"People want to save face in this matter," Styles commented. "We shouldn't be fooled into thinking that overnight people decided to do the right thing. When individuals can blatantly lie to councilmembers, our ability to serve the city effectively is compromised."
Developing Story
This situation is ongoing and more updates are expected as new information becomes available.
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