Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mt. Juliet public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
15 issues in general
Baluch Property Rezoning
The commission was scheduled to review a request to rezone the Baluch Property at 327 Glenwood Dr. from RS-40 to CRC.
Traditions of Mt. Juliet Final Master Development Plan
The commission was scheduled to review the final master development plan and site plan for Traditions of Mt. Juliet at 420 Providence Pkwy.
Burn Ban
Mt. Juliet just put a total pause on outdoor burning because the weather's been way too dry. If you were planning a backyard fire pit or burning brush, you'll need to hold off until things wet out.
Home Rule Charter
Mt. Juliet voters are heading to the polls in November to decide whether to scrap the city's home rule charter. This vote is all about finding a better way to handle the area's massive growth and will change how local laws get made.
Home Rule Repeal Referendum
The board advanced a measure asking voters whether Mt. Juliet should repeal its adoption of Home Rule. Town hall meetings are planned so residents can weigh in before any vote on the ballot question.
Charter Amendment
Mt. Juliet is shaking up its local playbook by updating its 'home rule' charter. This means the city could soon change how it runs things, so it's smart to keep an eye on how these new rules take shape.
Employee Corruption
Two former Mt. Juliet city workers got busted in a shady cellphone scam, proving why we need to keep a closer eye on how the city spends our tax dollars.
Employee Misconduct
Mt. Juliet fired several IT workers after an internal investigation revealed they were allegedly selling city-issued phones and fooling around while on the clock. It's a frustrating misuse of public resources that highlights a serious breakdown in department oversight.
Employee Termination
Mt. Juliet's former IT director and another city staffer just got canned following a TBI investigation. It's a wake-up call about where our tax dollars are going and why city hall needs better oversight.
Personnel Investigation
Mt. Juliet just cleaned house in its IT department, firing the director and another staffer while the TBI looks into what's going on. We'll have to wait for the details to drop to see how deep this goes.
Ethics Complaints
A brand new state law is dredging up old ethics complaints in Mt. Juliet, stirring up fresh political drama for local leaders. If you live here, it means local government is about to get a lot more dramatic as these past issues resurface.
Public Health Closure
Mt. Juliet City Hall had to close for a few days after an employee caught COVID-19. If you need to stop by city offices this week, expect some delays while they get back up to speed.
Lawsuit
The ACLU is suing Mt. Juliet over a FemHealth USA dispute, which could shake up local policies and run up a big legal bill for taxpayers.
Abortion Ban Lawsuit
Mt. Juliet is getting sued by the ACLU over its new ban on surgical abortions. Local taxpayers are now on the hook to fund a likely expensive legal battle defending the city's ordinance.
Immigration Policy
Mt. Juliet city leaders are talking about how undocumented immigrants might be straining local resources, which means new local policies could be on the way. It's a hot-button topic that's starting to heat up right in our backyard.