H.G. Cole
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H.G. Cole's platform centers on responsible municipal governance, with a strong focus on managing local growth, implementing impact fees, and maintaining fiscal responsibility for the town of Smyrna.
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Campaign promises (1)
- developmentH.G. Cole campaigned on managing growth, utilizing impact fees, and maintaining fiscal responsibility for the town of Smyrna.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 0:54
- Avg per meeting
- 0:27
- Segments
- 23
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Top issues during term (20)
Bankside Drive and Kedron Church Road PRD Rezoning
Generates private development investment and housing stock while placing future maintenance responsibilities on the HOA for private roads and open space.
Old Nashville Highway Commercial Rezoning Denied
Redevelopment potential for aging commercial and residential properties.
Gresham Drive Property Acquisition for Parks and Senior Services
$1.8 million from the capital fund, expected to be recovered plus surplus through sale of the Sam Ridley property.
Front Setback Variance Request on Castile Drive
None on the city other than standard permit fees.
Wastewater and Water Capacity Projections
An $8,000,000 loan at 3.29% interest for a twenty-year term with no projected impact on customer water rates.
New Business Alcohol Permitting: Sprouts and Scissors & Scotch
Generates standard permit and licensing fee revenue for the town.
Police Department Restraint Policy Update
Minimal cost absorbed within existing department operations for equipment purchase.
Retail Alcohol Compliance and Underage Sale Review
Potential future fines or permit suspension depending on board action.
Stonecrest Commercial Traffic Study Delays
Private investment in commercial infrastructure with potential public road improvements.
FY 2026-2027 Town Budget Adoption
Maintains revenue neutrality for the town while individual tax bills may vary based on property assessment changes.
Traffic Congestion and Infrastructure Corridor Improvements
Town capital improvement funds will cover the right-of-way acquisition, retaining wall construction, and fence replacements.
Almaville Road Commercial Access and Delivery Safety
Developer must redesign or relocate elements of the project to address safety concerns.
Commercial Development and Design Standards
The applicant reported spending over $1.2 million in architectural finish upgrades to satisfy design preferences.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Exception on Hankins Drive
Property owner will pay standard county development taxes, town impact fees, and code inspection fees.
Private Road Standards and Variance Requests
Saves developers the cost of building full public street infrastructure.
Exterior Modifications at 105 Hazelwood Drive
None anticipated beyond standard permit fees.
Municipal Artificial Intelligence Policy Implementation
Training costs are integrated into existing MTAS educational frameworks with no additional direct procurement expense reported.
Youth Sports Heat Safety Policy
Minimal fiscal impact, focused primarily on administrative policy updates.
Stormwater Utility Fee and Account Management
Impacts property owners through stormwater utility fee assessments and vacant account tracking.
Hilltop-Rosenwald Playground Replacement
Funded through municipal park capital improvement budgets.
Decisions during term (458)
Recorded while Cole was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 5, 2026 meeting minutes
Off-premise beer permit — TriStar Energy LLC dba Sudden Service #6153, 1871 Almaville Road
Off-premise beer permit — TriStar Energy LLC dba Twice Daily #7760, 553 President Place
Off-premise beer permit — TriStar Energy LLC dba Twice Daily #8807, 500 Stonecrest Pkwy
Special event beer permit — Carpe Artista "Great American Road Rally"
Off-premise beer permit — 101 Vape and Smoke Outlet LLC, 1905 Almaville Road
On-premise beer permit — Smyrna Sports Pub, 555 South Lowry Street
Set December 2026 meeting date
Adjournment
Approval of September 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes
Setback Variance for 7128 Castile Drive (Jeffery Stutzman)
Special Exception for 202 Hankins Drive (Miguel Garcia)
Approval of Minutes
Consent Agenda Items A and B
Amendment to Police SOP 2-41 (Handcuffs and Restraints)
GovDeals Surplus Auction Authorization
PUD Amendment for 729 Rock Springs Road
Rezoning Request for Old Nashville Highway (C-4 to C-2)
Deferral of Bankside PRD Amendment
Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Site Plan Submittal Deadlines
Voting record (17)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Bankside PRD Amendment and Rezoning for 55+ Community
Expressed concern regarding traffic impacts and channeling all subdivision traffic out onto a single access point on Rocky Fork Almaville Road.