# City of Mt. Juliet Home Rule Public Meeting hosted at Mt. Juliet Middle School

The City of Mt. Juliet held a public informational meeting on home rule at Mt. Juliet Middle School on October 14, 2026. City officials and a presentation from MTAS explained Tennessee municipal charter options and the implications of repealing the city’s home-rule charter. The city manager and mayor’s office representative discussed a November 4 referendum; no vote was taken at the meeting. The speaker said the Wilson County Republican Party had endorsed repeal, while the county Democratic Party had not yet taken a position.

Procurement-related discussion focused on the city’s ability to fund growth-related infrastructure. A city representative said Mt. Juliet previously used a $0.50-per-square-foot residential impact fee, but now relies on voluntary developer contributions for infrastructure such as roads, turn lanes, traffic signals, and sewer improvements. The city has begun studying a possible private act that could authorize impact fees for both residential and commercial development if voters repeal home rule; no fee amount or contract award was presented. Officials said restoring this authority would require further action by the state legislature and warned that funding constraints could affect city services and property taxes. No procurement decisions, bids, or contracts were approved.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Mt. Juliet Home Rule Public Meeting hosted at Mt. Juliet Middle School](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcTMDKfUSIo) - City of Mt Juliet