City of Mt. Juliet Home Rule Public Meeting hosted at West Wilson Middle School-Previously Recorded

The City of Mt. Juliet held a public informational meeting on home rule on October 9, 2026. Deputy City Manager Michael Mullins explained the proposed repeal of the city’s home-rule charter and return to general-law status, arguing it could enable the city to seek state authority to impose development impact fees. He said the city had stopped accepting voluntary developer contributions after legal concerns arose, and estimated those contributions had totaled about $10 million in the prior year. The city is updating an impact-fee study previously approved by the Board of Commissioners, with potential fees intended to address growth-related costs for roads, parks, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure. No contract award, bid approval, or procurement vote was reported at this meeting.

Mullins also discussed the city’s growth, infrastructure upkeep, and possible effects on services if replacement revenue is unavailable. Commissioner Scott Hefner said he personally opposed repeal, citing the added legislative steps under general law, while recognizing the city’s revenue concerns. The repeal was presented as a question for voters in the upcoming November 4 election, with early voting beginning October 14; no vote was taken at the meeting.