# 10/21/26 Metropolitan Council: Executive Committee


**Body:** Metro Nashville Network
**Date:** October 20, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Professional Services


The October 21, 2026, Metropolitan Council Executive Committee meeting in Nashville addressed two professional-services contracts. Members discussed extending the Council’s existing lobbying contract with Morrison Capital Strategies, which expires January 13, 2027. Procurement advised that a competitive process for services of this type typically takes about 180 days, so staff proposed a one-year extension through January 2028, followed by a bid process in 2027. The extension requires approval by the full Council through an ordinance; the committee raised no objection to staff proceeding, with first reading anticipated at the second November meeting. Members also suggested improving contract-expiration reminders by adding earlier notice and backup recipients. No contract dollar amount was stated.

The committee voted unanimously, with six members in favor, to recommend to the full Council the special counsel contract and associated resolution for Tom Lee, following a hiring process with 12 applicants. A member asked that the contract clarify notice requirements if the special counsel resigns; staff agreed to review that provision before filing. The committee also received an update that the Vice Mayor has asked Accenture Consulting to develop a revised proposal for further organizational work, with discussion anticipated at a future committee meeting. No spending amount for that work was provided.

**Source:** Metro Nashville Network