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Committee recommends denying one Stadium Village advisory appointment over hotel conduct concerns, approves alternate nominee
Summary
Council members recommended denying Michael Burke's appointment to the Stadium Village Special Service District advisory board and recommended approval for Amy Campbell, citing community complaints about the Graduate Hotel's alleged role in hosting ICE agents and response to protests.
The committee debated two recommended appointments to the Stadium Village Special Service District advisory board Feb. 17. Council Member Wansley sought denial of the nomination of Michael Burke (49.1), citing community complaints that the Graduate Hotel—where Burke was general manager—had allegedly hosted ICE agents and had prosecuted protesters rather than pursuing de‑escalation. Wansley moved to deny 49.1 and to approve 49.2 (Amy Campbell); the city attorney advised caution about denying appointments solely for views but noted the council has broad appointment discretion.
Councilmembers discussed past precedents in which the council had rejected appointees tied to problematic landlord behavior. The committee voted to recommend denial of Michael Burke (motion carried 8 ayes, 4 nays, 1 abstention) and separately recommended approval of Amy Campbell (12 ayes, 1 abstention). Chair Choudhury noted these are recommendations to the full council; final confirmation occurs at the full‑council meeting.
