Yolanda Cooper-Sutton
About
Yolanda Cooper-Sutton's congressional platform focuses on key regulatory issues affecting her constituents, notably including a specific commitment to regulating data centers.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentYolanda Cooper-Sutton vowed to regulate data centers during her congressional campaign.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 30:08
- Avg per meeting
- 3:21
- Segments
- 380
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Top issues during term (20)
Data Center Regulation and Moratorium
Multi-million dollar investments and utility commitments are at stake for the city's power and water grids.
Data Center Moratorium and Regulations
Potential impact on municipal economic development and utility capacity, with estimated environmental damages cited by advocacy groups exceeding $30 million annually.
Public Safety and Law Enforcement Concerns
While this meeting itself doesn't cost extra, it could pave the way for new federal grants and funding to help fight crime in our city.
Immigration Enforcement and Community Impact
Unknown
Voter Registration and Election Preparedness
lawsuit
Taxpayers are likely on the hook for mounting legal defense fees as the city fights this First Amendment lawsuit.
Pension Fund Performance and Benefit Payouts
Impacts the long-term obligations and fund balance of the city pension system.
Enforcement of Historic District Guidelines on Unpermitted Changes
Involves major private insurance-backed reconstruction costs for a single-family dwelling.
school district takeover
State-level intervention could shuffle how education dollars are spent, potentially shifting funding priorities and taxpayer resources across the district.
Police Accountability and Transparency
Increases in funding for the city attorney's office and police operations were highlighted by public speakers.
Telecommunications Expansion in Residential Zones
Potential negative impact on nearby residential property values if approved.
Residential Infill and Lot Widths in Midtown
Encourages private capital investment and property value growth in disinvested historic pockets.
Summer Avenue Car Wash Proposal
Generates commercial property tax revenue by redeveloping a defunct restaurant site.
Civil Service Protections and Proposed Referendum
Potential administrative restructuring costs.
community empowerment
It could unlock new financial strategies and resources to help local families grow their wealth.
Opposition to Congressional District 9 Map Splitting
Park Lease Guidelines and Nonprofit Asset Oversight
The lease generates approximately $280,000 in rent and $500,000 in facility improvements over its lifespan.
Historic Demolition Request at 1813 Linden Avenue
Demolition costs and future site redevelopment costs for the church property.
Public Transit Funding and MATA Operations
City funding and state/federal grants allocated for transit operations.
Cordova Residential Growth and Infrastructure Strain
Impacts surrounding home equity and property values in established Cordova neighborhoods.
Decisions during term (622)
Recorded while Cooper-Sutton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
COA 2026-089 (1853 Lindale Avenue)
COA 2026-124 (740 North Willett Street)
COA 2026-104: 1027 South Cox Street
COA 2026-108: 272 North Bellevue Boulevard
COA 2026-111: 1642 Euclid Avenue
COA 2026-112: 1531 Carr Avenue
COA 2026-113: 1696 Kendale Avenue
COA 2026-116: 1284 South Willette Street
COA 2026-117: 1693 Jackson Avenue
Approval of September 24, 2026 Minutes
Resolution to Provide Spousal Allowances
Approval of Service Retirements
Resolution to Provide Reduced Retirement
Affirmation of ALJ Order for Clyde Brooks
Line of Duty Disability Retirement for Maurice Banyan
Line of Duty Disability Retirement for Dennis Daugherty
Line of Duty Disability Retirement for Joey Jackson
Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) Participation
Approval of the September 24, 2026 Pension Board Minutes
Voting record (68)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
SUP 25-37: Gas Station at 1681 East Raines Road
Hold Ordinances 19, 20, 21, and 31 (Data Center Moratorium)
MOTION: Canale SECOND: Warren
MOTION: Ford SECOND: Easter-Thomas
MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa
MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa
MOTION: Canale SECOND: Warren
MOTION: Walker SECOND: Warren
MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa
MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa
MOTION: Canale SECOND: Warren
MOTION: Logan SECOND: Warren
MOTION: Walker SECOND: Warren
MOTION: Smiley SECOND: Canale
MOTION: Canale SECOND: Warren
MOTION: Spinosa SECOND: Warren
MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa
MOTION: Walker SECOND: Ford
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HONORARY STREET NAME CHANGE ON EAST STREET BETWEEN STAGE ROAD AND FAIRHAVEN LANE FOR PASTOR LEON JONES, JR.
REFERENDUM ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS... SO AS TO ESTABLISH LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE OF A FINANCING LEASE IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING SEVEN MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,100,000.00), RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION O
REFERENDUM ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS... TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION BY ORDINANCE OF UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SYSTEMS FOR DISPOSITION OF APPEALS THAT MAY AFFECT T
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FY 27 SPONSORSHIPS FOR MEMPHIS PARKS PROGRAMMING IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00).
Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting on July 21, 2026
RESOLUTION HONORING PATRICIA ANN ROGERS FOR HER STEADFAST DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING BLIGHT IN MEMPHIS.
RESOLUTION HONORING CORHONDA “HOODA BROWN” DAWSON.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE INSTALLATION OF A PUBLIC ART MURAL AT THE ALLIANCE HEALTH CARE SERVICES CHILDREN AND YOUTH CRISIS WELLNESS CENTER.
RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 9.6 OF THE MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3778 OLD WAVERLY COVE.
CONSENT AGENDA – Items #5, #6, #7, #9, #10 and #11 were acted upon by one motion.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEERING PLANS FOR INTERSECTION OF A. W. WILLIS AVENUE AT NORTH FOURTH STREET AND ACCEPTING BOND AS SECURITY.
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $13,672,960.00 FUNDED BY G.O. BONDS CHARGEABLE TO THE FY2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET FOR THE SOUTHWEST TWIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, CD01104.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED PLAN PY26/FY27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND APPROPRIATING FEDERAL ENTITLEMENT FUNDS TO THE PY26/FY27 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET.
Approval of Same Night Minutes for Items #2, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #17, #18, & #19 from tonight's meeting.
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 CIP BUDGET BY ALLOCATING AND APPROPRIATING SEVEN MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,100,000.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Capital Outlay Interfund Loan (Stormwater)
Capital Outlay Interfund Loan (Debt Service)
Appeal of Quince Liquor 2, LLC
Ordinance Relative to Labor Disputes and Impasse Procedures (Item 16)
PD 25-02: Planned Development at 3021 East Shelby Drive
Ordinance No. 5966: Library Civil Service Referendum
Ordinance No. 5967: MLGW Contracts and Salaries Thresholds
Expressed concern about reducing oversight and transparency on expenditures.