John Gentry
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- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 0:23
- Avg per meeting
- 0:12
- Segments
- 5
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Top issues during term (20)
Future Land Use Plan (Plan Wilson)
Long-term county service costs associated with sprawling low-density residential development.
Commercial Business Use in Agricultural Zones
Potential savings or business efficiency for the contractor if storage were permitted.
Construction Noise and Night Hours Regulation
Allows the developer to keep project timelines on track and avoid wasted concrete mix from extreme daytime heat.
Founders Reserve Subdivision & Rural Infrastructure
Generates revenue for road improvements from commercial building fees.
Cumberland Oaks PUD Master Plan Amendment & Traffic Impacts
Substantial private infrastructure investments in road widening and turn lanes will be required, alongside long-term public costs for school and road maintenance.
School Enrollment, Capacity, and Vouchers
Significant capital outlay for school facility construction projects.
Murfreesboro Road Commercial Rezoning
Developer will fund $75,000 into an escrow account for intersection improvements.
Rutledge Lane Rezoning Request
Beckhaven Reserve Stormwater, Drip Fields, and Flooding
Potential property damage costs for adjacent homeowners and infrastructure expenses for utility authorities.
County Wastewater Authority Compliance & Permits
Potential future infrastructure remediation costs for failing decentralized wastewater systems.
Nashville Speedway Traffic and Event Impacts
Generates economic activity from large-scale collector car auction events.
Residential Setback and Property Line Variances
Ensures property titles are clear for mortgage and resale purposes.
Data Center Moratorium and Study
Data centers represent high-value investments but can place massive demands on public utility rates and infrastructure.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulation Updates
None directly on county funds.
Short-Term Rental Regulations and Oversight
Permit fees and tax compliance generated through short-term rental operations.
Transition to Three-Year Property Reappraisal Cycle
Determines individual property tax burdens relative to countywide reappraisals.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Location Concerns
Disputed expenditure of approximately $863,000.
Oversized Accessory Structures and Variances
Protects surrounding property values by maintaining consistent neighborhood development standards.
Home Occupation Regulations and Size Limits
Operating commercial storage on residential/agricultural property affects local business compliance and property use.
Smith Hollow Road Speed Limit Reduction
Negligible sign-replacement costs.
Decisions during term (244)
Recorded while Gentry was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Cumberland Oaks Subdivision Master Plan Deferral
Jonathan Rone Rezoning Denial Recommendation
David and Deborah Kirby Rezoning Approval
Site Plan Approvals and Routine Plats
Case 4421 - Variance Request for Jerry Dies
Case 4422 - Construction Noise Variance for Core 5 Industrial Partners
Case 4423 - Structure Spacing Variance for Joseph and Bonnie Burns
Case 4424 - Fee and Tax Refund Protest for Louisa Liddle
Case 4425 - Structure Spacing Variance for Joline Denney
Case 4426 - Plumbing Business Use Permit for Christopher Hicks
Case 4427 - Side Yard Setback Variance for Jason Anderson
Case 4428 - Rear Yard Setback Variances for Doug Myhand Construction
Approve Grant to WEMA
Approve Grant to Health Department
Appropriation to WEMA
Additional Appropriation for County Attorney
Additional Appropriation to Tourism
Additional Appropriations to WEMA
Deny Property Assessor Lease Agreement
Approve Board of Education Budget Amendments
Voting record (26)
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