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Mr. Roberts said in February the office made inactive and removed about 68,000 people from the voter rolls who had not engaged since before November 2022. He also said the state or office received a National Change of Address (NCOA) match containing roughly 49,000 records; those names trigger a notification process that can start the statutory removal timeline if individuals do not respond. Mr. Roberts described the cleanup as a long-standing, mandatory process under state and federal requirements.

On citizenship letters, Mr. Roberts reported that 1,312 letters were mailed earlier in the year to registrants flagged for citizenship verification. As of the meeting, the office had received responses from some individuals but had 1,171 outstanding; he said those registrants will be removed from the rolls about April 1 unless they respond. Mr. Roberts told commissioners no formal legal challenges had been filed to date and explained that challenges would require documentary evidence that a registrant is a U.S. citizen and otherwise met the registration standard.

Commissioners raised public-relations concerns about communicating the cleanup to elected officials and the public so the effort is not misunderstood as voter suppression. One commissioner suggested sending targeted notices to local elected officials before posting the cleanup publicly to help manage constituent inquiries.

Mr. Roberts also said the office had circulated a copy of an unspecified White House executive order; he recommended waiting for specific state guidance about how that executive order would interact with existing state legislation before taking further action.

Why it matters: routine maintenance and verification actions can change the number of active registrants and sometimes prompt constituent inquiries or political attention; the commission’s outreach approach and timing affect public understanding and confidence in election administration.

Quotations: \"That's the mandatory voter registration cleanup,\" Mr. Roberts said when describing the process. He added, \"No one has challenged, and I really struggle with understanding what you would challenge,\" when asked whether any of the current notices had produced legal objections.

The commission did not take any formal action at the meeting on these items; Mr. Roberts said the office would proceed according to statutory timelines and provide updates as needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03/28/25 Davidson County Election Commission","oneSentenceSummary","Administrator of Elections Mr. Roberts reported that the office completed routine voter-roll maintenance that removed about 68,000 inactive registrants and that the National Change of Address match returned roughly 49,000 names for follow-up.","taxTitle","Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",4055,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6099150,"Election staff recommend 1281 Airways Park site for relocation; General Services outlines buildout timeline and security needs",278,347000,625000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2821175-dfc43f7ebc264b2557af2cf321711a10&start=347&end=625","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2821175-dfc43f7ebc264b2557af2cf321711a10/thumbnail_347000.jpg","/articles/6099150/Davidson-County/Tennessee/Election-staff-recommend-1281-Airways-Park-site-for-relocation-General-Services-outlines-buildout-timeline-and-security-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099150-d25ec48b53b1629662feb85ca4af6a19/orig.mp4?Expires=1770815664&Signature=PxWprAdIEp7M8l0Rb8vGzzeulD6KvHOevL6TQWeOhLXagliE5sRIGJwsYY-1b3mQK986u~GAFG-4smGesXECrhykf0PO7vYhKw9qXKG8TlbguaL-kt0ckTrpY9dkkZYOqGlMTLP7htf1r71WuVKk5dUJo0SPjdfiBSDuTEYCXj-aIMmrq7iQUTa8YVjuXwdil~yW7Vc58GR2Vat5ARFtcT7NSs70fWozP7L8ZbqVcTm0Aosczp5GcXi3E0yV7h3xoGZ8bR3A59J~BEoFXIfRW-TMz5MgidbwbRGGRF3hgGQ9G3cVe0NRvRn3Vgm~wp4ksb4YiTaXN~in2afWMs7SGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commission staff recommended leasing the third floor at 1281 Airways Park as the preferred new location for the Davidson County Election Commission, and Metro General Services described a compressed timeline and security measures needed to make the space ready for election operations.

Administrator of Elections Mr. Roberts told commissioners that General Services showed multiple potential sites — Airways Park, locations in Metro Center, Kermit Drive, and a site off Brawley Parkway near the airport — and that staff favored the 1281 Airways Park space because it is easy for the public to find, has a bus stop across the street and direct access from McGavock Pike, and is already wired by Metro IT for election operations. Mr. Roberts said the commission would likely occupy the third floor as the final leased space in the building and that Metro-provided wiring and building security are advantages.

Gerald Smith, director of Metro General Services, told the commission his team is coordinating design and construction and that the office’s buildout cost estimates remain under development. Smith said his office is prioritizing the reception area so petition pick-up could occur at the new site in mid-October even if the full office is not yet finished. He cautioned that no guarantees can be given because timelines depend on design, construction and supply-chain factors, but said his team is focused on meeting the election schedule.

Staff explained key operational requirements: secure, swipe-controlled access to restricted areas where voter registration records and absentee ballots are stored; space planning that accommodates a significant temporary staff increase during election cycles (staffing can double starting about three months before an election); and sufficient near-building parking for the public even if other Metro agencies occupy parts of the campus. Commissioners asked about signage, entrances and police parking; staff said they would work with General Services on directional and tenant signage and urged that vehicle parking for police, if the police occupy part of the campus, be placed in the farthest portion of the lot so public parking near the entrance remains available.

Why it matters: the current Murfreesboro Road facility is slated for demolition to expand the airport, requiring the commission to relocate before the next scheduled elections. Moving on a compressed timeline creates design, security and logistics constraints because petition pickup and early voting processes must be stable and predictable for voters.

Quotations: Mr. Roberts summarized why the site was recommended: “One of those being that it would be easily described to the public where we are, especially in relationship to our current space. There's a bus stop across the street, and…we're at a light, so it's easier to get in and out.” Gerald Smith said the design-and-construction team is “working to ensure you get in the space in a timely manner” though he added that “no one can offer guarantees” because of the variables involved.

The commission did not take a formal vote to lease a site at this meeting; commissioners directed staff to continue coordination with General Services, finalize cost estimates, and schedule follow-up meetings to review the architect’s estimates and funding path.","Commission staff recommended leasing the third floor of 1281 Airways Park as the preferred relocation site, citing public access, existing Metro IT wiring and security, and parking; Metro General Services said it is working on design and cost estimates and will prioritize a reception area so petition pickup can occur from the new site.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6099155,"Davidson County Election Commission approves minutes and adopts FY2026 operating budget",305,70000,375000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2821175-dfc43f7ebc264b2557af2cf321711a10&start=70&end=375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2821175-dfc43f7ebc264b2557af2cf321711a10/thumbnail_70000.jpg","/articles/6099155/Davidson-County/Tennessee/Davidson-County-Election-Commission-approves-minutes-and-adopts-FY2026-operating-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099155-4a6db10685b3e13256bf3d6abdcb31cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770815664&Signature=e51LfZYgxiCJvi40x1jFkoLHwk1fGVaXOkOkUOdpLhVvLtWf5NtLQShnKBaQmBgulHVGH3MS4t~sG1sCk1eQb7Cnlam8aa4N7IN7g3NgwyT1n9vxILF3Pi~hx8vQwHN4l0Cyu-8WFj5Ej8AT612Qt7i6p2TNLEtZ0YOQPkluOlontzFO~3FpDmyDeCui0lSoZHH3B4Bj~lMOVDMllBSMlzQfGKp1YDZNXH-DkG8-WDl9fgDlKB0VQQJhCjhorK-tGnPHsh36qgYyMZivWvotx5vT6cbVp-RGI8G4cG65NLO7EqswK-0g6CA3BBvnDPlC0Hkvwom9lfgWiG-YB8McMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Davidson County Election Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its Feb. 24 meeting and adopted a status-quo operating budget for fiscal 2026 after a presentation from the administrator of elections.

The budget vote came after Administrator of Elections Mr. Roberts reviewed the draft operating budget and an elections schedule that anticipates a Berry Hill municipal election in March 2026 and the county primary in May, with costs shown separately for early voting and election day. Commissioner Starling moved to adopt the budget; a second was given and the motion passed with no opposition.

Why it matters: the commission’s operating budget funds routine administration of elections and must be packaged with Metro’s larger budget for council approval, typically in June so the commission is funded by the July 1 fiscal start. Mr. Roberts told commissioners that if Berry Hill opts to hold a standalone municipal election the city would reimburse Metro for the direct costs; if the city joins the May election, Metro would not charge for overlapping work.

Details from the presentation: Mr. Roberts described the first page of the packet as “the Election Commission operating budget” and called it a “status quo budget” that maintains current operations. He also noted that if additional money is later required, the commission would seek a supplemental appropriation from Metro, normally handled as a budget amendment. He explained that Metro administration will include the commission’s recommendation in the mayor’s budget package, which the Metro Council typically votes on in June.

On reimbursement, Mr. Roberts said Berry Hill would reimburse Metro for expenditures if Berry Hill holds its own election; the transcript referenced an approximate reimbursement figure of about $4,000–$5,000 for the county’s expected costs, though exact amounts were not specified in the budget documents provided to commissioners.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion: Approve minutes of Feb. 24 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Starling; second not named. Outcome: approved, unanimous.
- Motion: Adopt proposed FY2026 operating budget. Moved by Commissioner Starling; second not named. Outcome: approved, unanimous.

The commission concluded the votes without recorded opposition and moved on to discussion of relocation and the administrator’s report.","At a regular meeting, the Davidson County Election Commission unanimously approved the Feb. 24 minutes and adopted a status-quo FY2026 operating budget that covers routine operations and prepares for upcoming local elections; the commission heard that costs for a standalone Berry Hill election would be reimbursed by that municipality if held.","actionData","errors"]

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