Tennessee Record
Mt. Juliet
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Scott Hefner

Commissioner2020-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
1:12:35
Avg per meeting
9:04
Segments
1187

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jan 2026[24]

PUD Amendments for Courtyards at McFarland and McFarland Farms

Brings approximately $16 million in offsite road improvements and new commercial tax base.

high↓Feb 2026[21]

Williams Property Annexation and Commercial Rezone

Commercial development could grow the tax base, but neighbors may see more traffic near Lebanon Road.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Baluch Property Rezoning

May affect development costs and open space availability in future subdivisions.

medium↑Nov 2026[20]

Annual Christmas Light Contest

Minimal impact on city operational budgets, typically covered under existing recreation programming funds.

high→Jun 2026[20]

Kensington Ridge Development & Infrastructure

Will impact city infrastructure requirements and potential tax revenues upon annexation.

high↑Nov 2026[12]

E-bike regulations in Mt. Juliet

You'll save a tiny bit of gas and time by not having to drive around the block.

high↓May 2026[12]

Out-of-City Sewer Connection Requests

Not stated in the minutes.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Open Space Requirements Revision

May affect development costs and open space availability in future subdivisions.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Traffic Signals and Pedestrian Safety

Traffic studies and signal adjustments will be required at developer expense.

critical↓May 2026[11]

I-40 at Central Pike New Interchange Project

Substantial state and local investment in major highway infrastructure.

critical↓Jul 2026[11]

Home Rule Repeal Referendum

No direct cost identified; the question itself would go to voters if ultimately approved.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Traditions of Mt. Juliet Final Master Development Plan

Property values might shift as new rules come in, and development costs could rise with tighter regulations.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Home Rule election

While there's no immediate price tag, getting Home Rule could eventually change how local tax dollars and city resources are spent.

critical↓May 2026[10]

Emerson Park Development & Annexation

Potential remediation or infrastructure adjustments to handle subterranean water flow.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Oakmont Drive Subdivision Tree Buffers & Drainage

Minimal direct municipal fiscal impact; private developer bears landscaping and stormwater mitigation costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

election voting

Zero direct hit to your wallet, though high voter turnout keeps local government accountable to your tax dollars.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Cedar Creek Marina alcohol violation

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Jim 'N Nicks Bar-B-Q alcohol application

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Commercial Encroachment in Residential Neighborhoods

Potential changes to surrounding residential property values and commercial tax generation.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Walk Across Wilson 2027

Decisions during term (367)

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

Voting record (176)

99 yes9 no68 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

that this Ordinance be approved for second reading.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

that this Ordinance be approved for second reading.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Williams Property Land Use Plan Amendment (98 Tanglewood Drive)

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

to adopt the Ordinance

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

that the Minutes be approved

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

to adopt the Resolution

AbstainedAug 24, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Ordinance be approved for second reading.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted as amended.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

to approve the minutes.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Ordinance be approved for second reading.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Ordinance be approved for second reading.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Ordinance be approved for second reading.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Resolution be .

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted as amended.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted as amended.

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

that this Ordinance be approved for Second Reading

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

that this Ordinance be approved

AbstainedJul 27, 2026

This Minutes were approved.

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted

AbstainedJul 27, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted as amended

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

that this Ordinance be approved for Second Reading

AbstainedJul 27, 2026

Purchase and sale agreement for city-owned property (Resolution 62-2026)

Recused himself from consideration of the item and did not participate in the discussion or vote.

AbstainedJul 13, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted

AbstainedJul 13, 2026

that this Ordinance be adopted