As an at-large council member, Shulman was one of three no votes on a $14 million incentive package for the Opryland water park.
After finishing second in the general special election, Shulman won the runoff, defeating Sheri Weiner.
The vice mayor twice nominated a black woman for the position despite calls for increased representation from the Hispanic community.
[9] During his time as at-large council member, Shulman was critical of the city's response to homelessness, specifically its cold weather plan.
[2] As vice mayor, Shulman held a series of meetings in November and December 2021 to gather ideas and solutions to outdoor homelessness in Nashville.