We need to focus on our schools and public safety. I want to give voice to all residents and be a fierce voice for our district at City Council. What are your top 2 or 3 priorities for your new (or next) term in office? Ultimately, we found out that our local power switch was failing because of excessive load. Sec. Tennessee Online Genealogy Records. I will pilot a Guaranteed Basic Income. Shelby County. Ive lived in this district since I was 5 years old. I aim to foster a strong and supportive community, it's crucial to prioritize active listening and open communication. The mission of the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development is to develop and administer plans, programs, and services that result in thriving, livable I approach things logically and with an open mind. A new county to be called and known by the name of Shelby, in honor and to perpetuate the name of Isaac Shelby, late governor of Kentucky, is hereby Im running to address the concerns that our family and our neighbors share for the future of our district and for our city, issues that shape our everyday lives here in West Nashville. They are tired of using tax dollars to fund playgrounds for tourists and are concerned about affordable housing, pedestrian/cyclist safety, education, and fair pay for civic employees. Making sure there is a strong dialogue and line of communication between the city government and District 4 Residents. Address. I was born and raised here, and I have seen our community change so much over the years mostly for the better. I spent 15 years as a neighborhood leader and chair (7 years) of HWEN. We need to ramp up recruitment and fill the ranks. Responsible for all operations. The Tennessean Editorial Board has been communicating with candidates for months in order to provide readers with comprehensive information about who they are, why they are running and why they deserve voters' support. If we do not answer these questions before we outgrow our infrastructure, we will suffer the consequences. SECTION 5. Im running for re-election to make sure an experienced, pragmatic voice is in the room to make sure results are being delivered for the residents of Davidson County. I love my community and I want to continue to see it grow and improve while also maintaining its character and honoring its history. And as I talk with more people in our district, my issues will expand and evolve because I am not running to only represent me, I am running to represent our entire council district. I promised to improve safety on our streets, and I delivered a traffic light at Stratford Avenue & Gallatin Pike within months of taking office; additionally, no district has received more traffic calming awards than District 7. I have stood with Black and working-class families for decades and fought in Black and muli-racial coalitions and youth-centered organizations to transform Nashville. The overall consensus was the following: I am running for this office for two reasons: If I am elected, my top priorities include safety, affordability, and infrastructure/transit. To invoke change in a neglected district. It has boomed so much that going out for seafood no longer means having catfish. Navigate growth in a smart way with supportive infrastructure - Ill do this with clear communication to all who are impacted and work to develop supportive infrastructure so that the projects are successful for everyone. This community has given my family and me so much. The Metro Council comprises 40 members 35 who represent individual districts and five who are elected countywide by all Nashville voters. As I have grown as a person, I watched this district grow. Search District 16, in particular, sits in a very opportunistic position. I remember in forums and conversations four years ago, these two items topped the priority list. Im in my early thirties now, and I bought my first house here in the village a few years ago. Im excited about the prospect of representing District 15 at City Hall. Identifying improvements for making development less painful for the current residents that surround new construction. - EXECUTIVE BRANCH; DIVISION 3. I ran on and stand by intentional growth, which is what I've done in my district. Our bridges and water facilities are aging and need immediate attention. I believe we can do this while preserving the charm of Green Hills that has made our community so attractive for so long. Property standards and community amenities. We also need to support density where it makes sense to increase supply and support viable transit, and I want to leverage every service available to protect our most vulnerable neighbors and keep them living here. Our community has made good progress in the last four years and I'm running to continue that work. Terri Lane Klingner (did not fill out Q&A). They taught my brothers and me that our community was family. As a community supporter, a non-profit leader and legal professional with a background in government, policy work, and civic engagement I will use the experience to continue to better serve my community - and the residents of District 17. Our citizens are our top priority. When I first ran four years ago, we were at a pivotal moment where people needed representation, and I think Ive provided that. To address the many problems of the district and improve quality of life for our constituents. I believe it's time for Madison to have a strong voice to continue to advocate for the needs of the community. Improve pay for Metro and MNPS employees, continue NDOT safety improvements and better infrastructure, expand child care options, especially for Metro/MNPS employees. I am that voice. In the society we live in, their jobs have become one with more adversity to overcome. I already publish a weekly newsletter and hold meetings. These are all priorities that I worked on in my first term and yet remain priorities to the constituents of District 21. Regional VP of Residence Inn by Marriott, Southeast (Marriott Hotels) for 18 years (1979-1997): Responsible for management of 32 hotels & General Managers and support of franchise hotel. Code Enforcement. My experiences growing up here, as a first generation American and as a parent to a child with a disability, have shaped my perspective and solidified my commitment to public service. Those 35 district members are the elected officials closest to the people, representing them on issues related to Nashville's $3-billion budget, city services, and the approval of developments around town. My favorite course in law school was a negotiations class. Find other city and county zoning info here at 2023 www.tennessean.com. I want to tackle homelessness and the affordable housing crisis. I feel that I have successfully achieved those goals, and I would like to continue that work.I promised to pay our teachers more, and now they are the highest paid in the state. Like on Charlotte across from West Precinct and 63rd and Morrow Road. Creating more ways for area residents to engage on important issues. Our district needs leadership, encouragement, motivation, organization, communication and involvement to bring people together so they may work together to address the challenges we face as a community. I plan to support economic development/Infrastructure improvements in the following way: Quality of life: Identify factors and attributes needed to ensure that all residents can thrive: Affordable housing: Affordable housing has a lot of misconceptions; one of them is that affordable housing development is for those who need public assistance. My top issues will be focused on: 1) Public safety, 2) Early childhood and youth development, and 3) homelessness. So this District is my communityand my family. But making good decisions and projects is worth it to our community. Steering the inevitable change currently creeping our way, ensuring District 16's needs are considered as development inevitably happens. With responsible leadership, we can grow the right way and preserve the character of our community at the same time. A resilient Nashville will promote well-being for all residents, ensure equitable, inclusive and sustainable growth, protect human life, and be able to withstand the impacts of natural and human-made disasters. There are no perfect solutions. 2009 International Fire Code (General Requirements) Shelby County Code of Ordnances. Desk Manager & Food & Beverage Cost Controller for 2 years (1977-1979) Westin St, Francis, San Francisco. Common: An area within a town house development held in common ownership by the respective town house owners, having a width of not less than thirty (30) and serving one or more of the Help make several metro departments more efficient, including being able to reach someone when help is needed. Supporting Shelby Park and Bottoms and our other parks, and planting a lot of trees in District 6! Although the Tennessee General Assembly voted to cut the council in half in 2023, a court ruled in favor of Nashville voters and, at for the next four years, there will be 40 members on the Council. I believe that our city does best when we all succeed. I was reminded of recent summers when our neighborhood would experience brownouts from the strain of powering all of the air conditioners of the rapidly increasing number of residents. Be a true representative for all in our community and give them a voice at City Council. Keep our community safe. East Nashville is the heart of the city, where neighborhoods meet downtown. Metro Government officially formed in 1963, and 60 years later, this first experiment in consolidated government persists. We are losing much institutional memory and I'm ready to use and expand what I've learned about government and built in relationships to move Nashville forward. Shelby County, Tennessee - Code of Ordinances; Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION; ARTICLE IV. Reducing overbuilding and overpopulation. I want to use my technical expertise, understanding of local issues, and commitment to the community to contribute to meaningful and impactful changes that serve all our residents. That is my promise. I'm running for re-election because this term delivered so many massive challenges between our early financial issues, the tornado, COVID, the Second Avenue bombing and the Covenant School tragedy that there has been a lower capacity to focus on some very specific issues that can improve the quality of life for area residents. Planting trees provides shade and mitigates stormwater. Do we have enough schools and well qualified (and compensated) educators to handle the greater population? ORDINANCE REAPPORTIONING THE DISTRICTS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE PURSUANT TO My wife and I know the power of community and personal responsibility firsthand. I like being available to my neighbors and want to continue to respond when needed. While much of the growth has been positive, we have lost touch with the needs and wants of our residents, and have begun to lose our identity as a city. Transportation is another one of my priorities. Work with the Planning Commission to review zoning in Green Hills in order to allow for responsible growth and to preserve the Green Hills charm that people love. Stormwater in our neighborhoods continues to be a development related issue as well. Encourage more parental involvement in schools to support and hold teachers and administrators accountable. When a derecho storm shut power for days, I was going up and down the streets in our area to locate NES workers to get updates on repairs, and delivered food to elderly who could not use the food in their refrigerators. With the explosive growth our county has experienced, the historic lack of investment in our critical infrastructure and employees came to a boiling point in 2020 along with a threatened state takeover of our finances. For further information on my platform, visit huffmanformetro.com/priorities, Ensure that economic development is equitable throughout District 15, Renovating and investing in areas that need revitalization. It was a ghost town after 5 pm and my own personal playground for much of my adolescence. Nashville-Davidson County comprises about 525 square miles, and members serve a variety of constituencies -- urban, suburban and rural, from Bellevue to Joelton, from Antioch to Madison, and from Downtown to Donelson. - PROHIBITIONS This Charter shall not alter or change zoning regulations effective in the county but the same shall continue until Find the list of candidates below then scroll to learn more about them and link to all their answers to the editorial boards questionnaire. There is a lot to do, and I feel ready to get going on August 4. Councilman District 23- for 2019-2023 Metro Nashville Council: Committees include chair of the Human Services Committee, Education Committee, Budget Finance, Homeless Oversight chair, Chair Mayors Task Force on Youth Career Exploration. Download the current Unified Development Code (the "UDC"), which serves as the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations for the City of Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County. I have spent my career standing up for the people of Nashville in court and I will continue to do so in the Council Chamber. District 17 deserves a transparent leader who is dedicated to engaging the community while focusing on affordable, safe and a high quality place to live and work. Support investing in people with quality education, attainable housing, and mental health services. We are blessed to have such amazing growth here in Middle Tennessee, but we need to put our best foresight and planning into this exponential growth. There are also things in progress that Id like to finish, because it takes a long time to get things done in this system. UDC I love this city and have the skills to collaborate in crafting solutions that will help all Nashville residents thrive and position our city for the bright and sustainable future I know we can have. I've been working on affordable housing and homelessness issues this term, trying to streamline and refine processes so we can get more people housed more quickly, and more easily use existing spaces that could provide shelter but right now aren't eligible to be used for housing purposes. What should we reasonably anticipate to happen? I bring to the table an understanding of our history, which reflects on the past, experience within our thriving business community, as well as advocating for compassionate causes that benefit all in our community. Along the same lines, we have failing infrastructure. so we will work with Metro departments to discuss their process and find workable resolutions. I am making one campaign promise: I will put the hard work in every day for District 6 and the people that live here. I have served on the Chamber's Report Card Committee, NAZA Executive Leadership and am currently Chair of the Mayors Task Force on Youth Career Exploration to identify summer programming options that provide our youth greater exposure to career paths and provide comprehensive skills such as financial management. Affordable housing is a huge need. Addressing the rising cost of living and its impact on families in my district will be my top priority. District 17 has been my Nashville home since I moved to the city in 2009. One, is the neighborhood aspect. the code of the metropolitan government of nashville and davidson county, tennessee: supplement history table: the charter: charter and related laws I've made positive change at the neighborhood level and ready to make positive change at the district level. Matters like property taxes, homelessness and development, stadiums and traffic are critical as we grow. I am running because District 21 needs an organizer and fighter willing to put people over profit. I want to bring our neighborhoods to the discussions about smart and equitable development and whats important for our district. I love the community I grew up in and want to protect and enhance. I am running for Metro Council District 17 because I truly care and value the people, business and stakeholders that encompass the neighborhood. Lastly, I will work with community leaders, residents, organizers, and developers to ensure that new projects are focused around the needs of the people in Madison. Its where weve served with so many neighbors to build the kind of city that works for everyone. I want to be a voice for funding our schools. It's just a great feeling. When I am elected, I plan to get District One into the capital budget and work on the infrastructure in Joelton i.e., new 6-inch water lines and a new water pumping station. Im running to help preserve and build upon what makes Donelson, Pennington Bend, and City Side a uniquely good place for families, businesses, and visitors. I know that is not enough, as teachers struggle daily to address the educational and emotional needs of their diverse student body. We were fortunate to live in communities that helped us work through those circumstances and come out stronger on the other side. To serve the betterment of all in our community not a handful of self-serving few. We need fresh ideas and bold leadership to tackle the issues that are holding us back and make our community the best it can be. Bellevue residents want a say in how we grow, just as we did when our Community Character Plan was adopted. The message we received from our elected officials was vague, inconsistent, and largely unhelpful. They want responsive representation to continue with opportunities for robust conversation and subsequent action. Metro has grown over the last five years but being the mother of a Nashville Firefighter and knowing a lot of firemen, the fire department needs more equipment, needs more fireman and needs more firehouses. The purpose of the Department of Housing/Code Enforcement is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare in existing buildings used for dwelling purposes. That is not true; affordable housing is for our teachers, police officers, young musicians, creatives, and other hard-working citizens just trying to make ends meet. I have witnessed firsthand the challenges our community faces from issues of social justice, accessibility, and education, to matters of economic equality and access to affordable housing. Together, I know that we can overcome these challenges and ensure that future development is something that works for us rather than happens to us. I have volunteered on multiple boards and with animal rescue organizations. A successful city has excellent schools and opportunities for its youth. Develop and maintain income aligned housing so that all residents can find Nashville to be a safe and affordable place to live. At times it seems that there is new development happening at every corner. As I begin my new term in office, I have three top priorities that I believe are critical to the future success of our community. I want to use my common sense for common cents!! Reducing crime also about our residents having access to good educations, good jobs, decent housing and transportation. I want to advocate for policies that make affordable housing opportunities for our lifelong residents to enjoy all that Nashville has become and work on finding a solution for the homeless population. Our neighbors deserve the best and I will fight for everyone who lives here. I am the person for this responsibility. I want to focus our efforts on first responders, roads, growing sustainably, and putting our community first. The intentional lack of investment in District 21 has made our district one of the highest incarcerated zip codes in the country and a place where families are separated by systemic racism and intracommunity harm. Also, I will work to advance local and regional transit initiatives to address traffic congestion and growth in our city, and work to garner more affordable housing for working, middle class families. We do this by fully funding public education, advancing the funding of affordable housing and expanding the toolkit to build and retain housing, as well as ensuring our safe streets and neighborhood infrastructure. I have lived in this area for almost four decades and have seen many important issues facing our community unresolved. As I noted in my first campaign, I understand that public safety is more than just "cops and robbers." Nashville is in my blood. I believe it is time to truly focus on our neighborhoods, uplift our public schools, and support small businesses to ensure while Nashville enjoys growth, it also keeps its charm and maintains affordability for all residents. The final priority is that we need to remain focused on making Nashville function for the people who live and work here. I promise to listen to community members, and I will foster strong relationships with other Councilmen and with State officials for our communities. zoning districts according to the Memphis and Shelby County Unified Development Code. Now Im giving back. Increased funding will also allow for additional Crisis Intervention Officers to ensure that our patrol officers are focused in the right areas. I am running for District 17 councilwoman so I can make a positive impact within my own community locally in Nashville. In short, there's unfinished business, and I want to keep on pursuing solutions that will help Hermitage. 26-251. This place helped make me into the person I am today. Starting pay for officers must increase so that MNPD can continue to recruit top talent. Someone needs to stand up for the people here. It takes hard, sometimes thankless work to understand the nuances of the Metropolitan government, maximize the tradeoffs in funding priorities and push a complicated project delivery process. Furthermore, we must explore solutions to make affordable housing accessible to the people of Nashville. Whether the issue is getting stop signs, on-time trash collection, the appropriate green stormwater infrastructure, and community benefits from a nearby rezoning, our neighbors deserve a champion that puts their nose to the grindstone on these issues. We should continue prioritizing the Barnes Fund and support non-displacement redevelopment projects like Cayce Homes next to where I live.
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