Tennessee Record
Oak Ridge
SG

Sean Gleason

Council Member2022-12-12 to 2026-12

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
12
Total speaking time
19:10
Avg per meeting
1:36
Segments
279

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Feb 2026[56]

Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Master Plans

Private investment in residential housing and infrastructure.

high↓Jan 2026[34]

Existing Trees Protection Ordinance

Null

high↑Oct 2026[23]

Department of Energy School Funding Request

Potential federal funding up to $200 million.

high↑Jan 2026[23]

Manager Application Approvals for Local Alcohol Permits

Permit holders face potential fines, suspension, or revocation of their beer licenses depending on hearing outcomes.

critical→Jan 2026[21]

Orano Access and Due Diligence on Self-Sufficiency Parcel 2

The development agreement governs conveyance and reimbursement terms for land tied to Orano's investment; the amendment streamlines closing conditions.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Compassion Closet Donation Drive

None reported.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Annual Halloween Community Event Planning

Travel and event costs handled through board allocations.

high→Sep 2026[20]

Electric Large User Payment Policy and Transformer Costs

Not yet determined — the policy will assign transformer costs between the city and developers.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

SR 95/58 Speed Zone Study

high↑Mar 2026[18]

Acceptance of Tract ED-24 from the Department of Energy

The city avoids holding a degraded, vacant building while gaining high-value industrial development and jobs.

medium↓Jun 2026[17]

Recycling Program and Glass Recovery

Impacts tied to municipal waste contract renewals and recycling processing fees.

high↓Jun 2026[17]

Groves Park Commons Infrastructure Acceptance

Paving costs will be covered under existing annual city paving and subgrade repair contracts.

critical↓Sep 2026[15]

Emergency S Illinois Avenue Waterline Repair

Includes a $105,000 directional boring contract with MDI and a $31,000 pipe fusing contract with Graveston Contracting.

high↓Mar 2026[15]

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Work Plan Review

Supplies such as a cotton candy machine, popcorn, and craft materials were purchased using board funds, with donations collected via unspecified contribution buckets.

critical↓Feb 2026[15]

Heritage Center Industrial Park Rezoning

Multi-million dollar industrial investments expected to expand the city's tax base over time.

medium↓Mar 2026[14]

Youth Service Projects and Community Engagement

Minimal impact on city resources, covering educational excursion arrangements.

high↓Jan 2026[13]

Recreation and Parks Work Plan and Facility Development

Establishes a comprehensive capital list intended to help the city leverage state and federal grant funding.

high↓Jan 2026[13]

TDOT Edgemoor Road Widening Utility Relocations

State funded through the Transportation Modernization Fund.

high↓Apr 2026[13]

Environmental Impact of New Developments

This boom could bring serious economic investment, but it might also drive up the cost of living for locals.

high↑Apr 2026[13]

The Bluffs Apartment Project PILOT Recommendation

A PILOT reduces the property taxes paid on the site for the lease term, trading some tax revenue for affordable housing investment.

Decisions during term (214)

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

approvedOct 21, 2026

Approval of October 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approvedOct 21, 2026

Compassion Closet Donation Approval

approvedOct 14, 2026

Approval of Board and Commission Appointments

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Consent Agenda Adoption

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Ordinance Amending Administrative Organization (Second Reading)

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Ordinance Amending Stormwater Management Code (Second Reading)

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Changing Deferred Compensation Provider

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Awarding Outdoor Pool Renovations Contract

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Authorizing Aurelian AI Public Safety Solutions

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Awarding Axon Enterprise Contract for Police Tech

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Approving Clark Nexsen Conference Center Mechanical Contract

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Approving Emergency Contract with MDI Contracting

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Approving Emergency Contract with Brabston Utility

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Approving Substation Engineering Agreements

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Awarding Grading Contract for Substation 1000

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Utility Equipment from Altec Industries

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Approving Fuel Purchase Annual Order

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Amending Stormwater Enforcement Response Plan

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Approving Federal Building Study Contract

approved6-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution Amending PILOT Construction Period for The Bluffs Apartments

Voting record (68)

64 yes2 no2 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Infrastructure Acceptance - Groves Park Commons Subdivision

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Councilmember Hensley moved for approval of the ordinance, and Councilmember Smith seconded.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the resolution, and Councilmember Smith seconded.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Councilmember Smith moved to approve the resolution, and Councilmember Hensley seconded.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Councilmember Smith moved for approval of the resolution, and Councilmember Gleason seconded.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the ordinance, and Councilmember Smith seconded.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the resolution, and Councilmember Smith seconded.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the ordinance, and Councilmember Hensley seconded.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the resolution, and Councilmember Smith seconded.

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Accept Ownership and Pave Groves Park Subdivision Roadways

AbstainedJul 13, 2026

Heritage Center Industrial Park Declaration of Restrictions Assignment

Abstained due to his role with the Corridor Corporation.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Emergency Communications District FY 2026 Budget Amendment

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Emergency Communications District FY 2027 Budget Approval

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

FY 2026 Budget Amendments

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

FY 2027 Budget First Reading Approval

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Councilmember Hensley moved for approval of the ordinance

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Councilmember Hensley moved for approval of the resolution

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Unclaimed Property Resolution (Resolution No. 5-61-2026)

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Comprehensive Plan: Oak Ridge 2045

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment: Nuclear Industrial Overlay District (NIO)

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Zoning Map Amendment: Heritage Center Industrial Park NIO

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the ordinance

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Councilmember Hensley moved for approval of the resolution

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the resolution

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Councilmember Hope moved for approval of the ordinance

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the resolution

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the resolution

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Councilmember Hope moved for approval of the ordinance

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the ordinance

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Councilmember Hope moved for approval of the ordinance

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Councilmember Hope moved for approval of the ordinance

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Dodson moved for approval of the ordinance

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Councilmember Hensley moved for approval of the ordinance

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Councilmember Smith moved for approval of the ordinance

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Councilmember Hope moved for approval of the ordinance

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Councilmember Hope moved for approval of the resolution

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Councilmember Smith moved for approval of the resolution

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Zoning Map Amendment: Horizon Center Industrial Park NIO

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Zoning Map Amendment: Bear Creek Road NIO

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Rezoning Request: Briarcliff Property

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

PUD Preliminary Master Plan: Centennial Bluffs

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment: Section 3.14 (Bars, Clubs, and Lodges)

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

City Code Amendment: Deletion of Section 8-607 (Distance Requirement)

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Ratification of Ordinance 1-2025 (Mixed Use Development)

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Rezoning Request: 1301 Bethel Valley Road

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Library Cafe Construction Contract (Resolution No. 5-62-2026)

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Power Transformers Purchase (Resolution No. 5-63-2026)

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Circuit Breakers Purchase from TVA (Resolution No. 5-64-2026)

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Radiological Wastewater Consulting Contract (Resolution No. 5-65-2026)

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Comments (Resolution No. 5-66-2026)