Tennessee Record
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Darrell Duncan

Vice Mayor2022-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
32:48
Avg per meeting
2:11
Segments
623

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Emergency Sinkhole Remediation on West Virginia Avenue

Funded via budget allocations totaling $300,000 for recent sinkhole repairs.

high↑Feb 2026[14]

Stray Pit Bulls and Animal Control Concerns

Increases city expenditure by $150,000 for FY26.

critical↓May 2026[13]

FY 2026-2027 City Budget and Tax Rate

Sales tax performance directly impacts the city's general fund and operating budget.

critical↓Aug 2026[10]

Enterprise Software Upgrades for Finance and Human Resources

Includes a $1 million one-time implementation fee for Tyler software and annual subscription costs around $536,000, funded from existing internal revenues.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Residential variance requests for accessory structures

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

B-2 downtown use interpretation for resin bound supply and storage

high↑Oct 2026[10]

YMCA Early Learning Center Childcare Expansion

Requires city approval of ground lease modifications for private/nonprofit capital investment.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Historic District Fencing Review at 2016 Netherland Inn Road

Property owners bear the cost of fence installation and compliance with building safety codes.

medium↓Jul 2026[9]

Customer Information System Update

System updates support accurate revenue collection and operational efficiency.

medium↓Jun 2026[7]

Flock Safety Cameras and Civil Liberties Concerns

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high↓Aug 2026[7]

Fort Henry Mall Redevelopment and Tiebreakers Entertainment Center

Generates new sales tax revenue and creates approximately 100 jobs.

critical↓Jun 2026[6]

Utility Rate Adjustments for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater

Totaling millions in state loans and local utility funds for critical infrastructure replacement.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Lynn View Community Center Demolition & New Elementary School

Funded through school capital budgets and future bond allocations.

high↑Feb 2026[6]

Severe Weather Response and Municipal Operations

Additional operational costs were incurred for overtime and road treatment materials.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Strategic Plan Update

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Sales Tax and Project Status Reports

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Adoption of 2024 International Building and Fire Codes

May increase construction and housing costs due to updated code requirements.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Public Art Policy

medium↓Jul 2026[4]

Projects Status Report

Ongoing capital expenditures affect the municipal budget and long-term infrastructure health.

critical↓Jul 2026[4]

Airport Parkway Quarry Expansion & School Safety

Generates aggregate materials critical for local infrastructure and regional construction projects.

Decisions during term (343)

Recorded while Duncan was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Ordinance Amending Winter Sewer Average

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Budget Adjustment Ordinance (First Reading)

approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 6, 2026

Adoption of 2024 International Building and Fire Codes

approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 6, 2026

Budget Adjustment Ordinance (Final Adoption)

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

MetLife Long-Term Disability Agreement Renewal

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Resolution to Join Axia Cooperative

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Innovative Interfaces Library Software Contract

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Ecolane Transit Software Contract Renewal

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

West End Greenbelt Extension Right-of-Way Offers

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Ratification of Emergency Sinkhole Repair on W. Virginia Ave

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

YMCA Early Learning Center Lease Amendments

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Hansen Banner Training Workshop Change Order

approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 6, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

September 14, 2026 - Work Session

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

September 15, 2026 - Business Meeting

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Consideration of a Resolution to Amend and Extend an Agreement with Dearborn Group to provide Life Insurance Under the City's Benefits Platform (AF-294-2026) (Tyra Copas)

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Consideration of a Resolution to Renew the Contract with Davis Vision to Provide Vision Insurance Benefits Under the City's Benefits Platform (AF-296-2026) (Tyra Copas)

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Receive Funds from A Year in STEM Grant (AF-289-2026) (Michael Borders)

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying the Mayor’s Signature on the Certification of Local Government Approval for Non-Profit Organizations Implementing Shelter Activities for the 2026 THDA HOME ARP Supportive Services Grant (Jessica…

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Sign All Documents Necessary to Apply for and Receive a DOJ Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (BVP) Reimbursement Grant for…

Voting record (61)

60 yes1 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Adoption of 2024 International Building and Fire Codes

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Budget Adjustment Ordinance (Final Adoption)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Adoption of 2024 International Building, Fire, and Related Codes (First Reading)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

FY2027 Budget Adjustment Ordinance (First Reading)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Airport Parkway Annexation Zoning Ordinance (Final Reading)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

FY2027 Budget Adjustment Ordinance (Final Reading)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Professional Services Agreement with LJA Engineering for Madd Branch Sewer Basin

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

TNWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Agreement with Tyler Technologies for Financial Information System (FIS)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Agreement with UKG Kronos Systems for Human Capital Management (HCM)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Resolution Authorizing MTAS to Recodify City Ordinances

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Consent Agenda (5 Items)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Property Tax Rate Ordinance (Second and Final Reading)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

FY2027 Budget Adjustment Ordinance (Second and Final Reading)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Kendrick Creek Road Rezoning (Second Reading)

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Rezoning Airport Parkway Property for Quarry Expansion (AF-220-2026)

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Fund Budget Ordinance

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

FY 2026-2027 Utility Enterprise Funds Budgets Ordinance

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget Ordinance

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rates Ordinance (AF-170-2026)

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds in FY2026 (Second Reading - AF-175-2026)

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Zoning Amendment: East Sevier Avenue (AF-171-2026)

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Zoning Amendment: Fort Henry Drive - Parcel 01.00 (AF-172-2026)

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Zoning Amendment: Fort Henry Drive - Parcel 02.00 (AF-173-2026)

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Consent Agenda Items (AF-193-2026, AF-189-2026, AF-190-2026, AF-185-2026)

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

School General Purpose & General Projects Fund Budget Amendment (AF-147-2026)

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

School Federal Projects Fund Budget Amendment (AF-148-2026)

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

School Special Projects Fund Budget Amendment (AF-149-2026)

Voted yesJun 2, 2026

FY 2026 Budget Adjustment Ordinance - Second Reading (AF-150-2026)

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Zoning Amendment for Morison Avenue Property

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Various Funds (Final Reading)

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Ratification of Private Chapter 49 City Charter Amendments

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

FY 2026 Budget Amendment - Bond Proceeds (Second Reading)

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

FY2026 Various Funds Budget Adjustment (Second Reading)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Second Reading Rezoning: S. John B. Dennis Highway (AF-88-2026)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Second Reading Rezoning: Fordtown Road (AF-86-2026)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Second Reading Rezoning: Revere Street (AF-87-2026)

Voted noApr 21, 2026

Second Reading Rezoning: Fairview Avenue (AF-96-2026)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items (AF-77-2026, AF-125-2026, AF-129-2026, AF-114-2026, AF-117-2026 through AF-122-2026)

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Zoning Amendment: Fairview Avenue (AF-96-2026)

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Memorial Boulevard Rezoning Final Adoption (AF-38-2026)

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Parks and Recreation Code Amendment (AF-10-2026)

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Zoning Amendment for Bancroft Chapel Road

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

FY2026 Budget Adjustment Ordinance (First Reading)

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Data Center and Cryptocurrency Mining Zoning Amendment