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Committee chair opened the meeting, read public comment rules (limited to agenda items; Tennessee residency required) and confirmed there were no signed public commenters; asked whether any unscheduled speakers wished to speak (none).
The Metro Nashville-Davidson County Public Health & Safety Committee heard an introduction from newly appointed Director of Youth Safety Phyllis Hildreth, who outlined a youth-centered agenda focused on ‘safe places,’ expanded hours for third‑space programs, a Metro Youth Voice and an interdepartmental council. Councilmember Dreffel previewed a deferred resolution asking the mayor to develop a long-term governance plan for youth services. The committee approved a multi-item consent agenda (most items approved unanimously) and heard public comment from victim‑advocate Verna Wyatt and an update from Diane Lance of the Office of Family Safety about a forthcoming 10‑year progress report and new pilot positions.
