This includes things like street maintenance, traffic calming, neighborhood development, beautification, and other needs that the residents and businesses have expressed. What are the actual possibilities for the development in and around our neighborhood? Also, being one of the older members of the Metropolitan Council does give me a greater degree of institutional knowledge of Nashville than many of my colleagues. If you are elected (or re-elected), what are your top 2 to 3 priorities for your new (or next) term in office? Nashville-Davidson County voters will be voting for mayor, vice mayor and Metro Council in the Aug. 3 municipal election. Im in my early thirties now, and I bought my first house here in the village a few years ago. 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 is much more to do as we focus on investing more in our city. Increased investment in mass transit and neighborhood infrastructure (greenways, Investing in the well-being and safety of every citizen in District 15, Understanding the needs and concerns of those living and working in District 15, Seeking solutions to problems that benefit each and every stakeholder in District 15. 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. Working-class families are being forced out of District 21 because it is unaffordable, and many families are forced to live in poverty. Memphis City Air Code. 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. I have lived In Nashville (Goodlettsville) my entire life and love this city. Our bridges and water facilities are aging and need immediate attention. Job history: I am an enthusiastic and accomplished sales leader in multiple disciplines including new business development, strategic planning, contract negotiation, team leadership, and public speaking. I am also a big advocate for public transit and increasing the connectivity and walkability of every neighborhood. Responsible for all operations. Sec. Public Safety will continue to be my number one priority. Tennessee State University: Adjunct Professor, Chair of the Advisory Board for the Hospitality & Tourism Program and on the College of Business Advisory Board, Led the development of the TSU, Hospitality Program as a concentration for a B.S. CODE OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE | Code of Ordinances | Shelby County, TN | Municode Library version: May 1, 2023 (current) CODE OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE If we do not answer these questions before we outgrow our infrastructure, we will suffer the consequences. With a proven track record; I have been consistently involved and engaged within District 17 for two decades building healthy relationships and coalitions. aspects, oversight of development and branding. Financial support for education employees and the public schools. This involves engaging in meaningful conversations with community members prior to passing any decisions or policies. Several buildings were slated for demolition, and the entire neighborhood was destined to become Nashville's industrial dumping grounds. Spend our money wisely while being transparent every step up the way. My experience includes responsibility for more than $325 million in revenues, both as an individual contributor and through team leadership. These are areas that we must move the needle on in the coming term. 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. Memphis/Shelby County Div of Planning & Development-Construction Code Enforcement - Building Permits. There are also things in progress that Id like to finish, because it takes a long time to get things done in this system. Code Enforcement. I went to school here. Our district is in dire need of infrastructure upgrades, traffic calming measures, etc. In a town that feels like the folks who run things only care about skylines and stadiums, its time normal citizens remind them we care more about schools, services, and small businesses. District 17 has been my Nashville home since I moved to the city in 2009. Find the list of candidates below then scroll to learn more about them and link to all their answers to the editorial boards questionnaire. Do we have enough schools and well qualified (and compensated) educators to handle the greater population? We were fortunate to live in communities that helped us work through those circumstances and come out stronger on the other side. I want to focus our efforts on first responders, roads, growing sustainably, and putting our community first. The purpose of the UDO is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Shelby through the regulations of this ordinance. Hotel experiences include the Downtown Chicago Marriott, Marina del Rey Marriott, Anaheim Marriott, Irvine Marriott. 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. How will these things be paid for? If youve ever watched a big battleship turning in the ocean, it can take days just to reverse direction and chart the right course. My community stepped up for me when I was a kid and now it's time for me to do my part. We have started district beautification, the Friends of West Meade Hills committee and the safety committee, and we hold an annual Santa on a Firetruck that goes throughout the district. Open or Surface Burning Rules and Regulations. The message we received from our elected officials was vague, inconsistent, and largely unhelpful. Ill add a fourth! In my district, a big issue is street racing, so I hope to work to make sure those residents who have a hard time sleeping and hear it can get a better night's sleep. I want to be a voice for funding our schools. Editor's note: The Editorial Board comprises Editor-in-Chief Michael A. Anastasi, Opinion and Engagement Director David Plazas, Content Strategist Gary Estwick, and Deputy Middle Tennessee Editor Kerri Bartlett. Like on Charlotte across from West Precinct and 63rd and Morrow Road. My goal is to bring the peoples voices of District 31 to the stage. 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. Im running now because I see our vibrant city struggling with explosive growth, poor planning for infrastructure and transportation, and a public school system that is overburdened. I have a vision to create a Downtown Hermitage in my first term. Now Im giving back. Our citizens are our top priority. As a 7th generation Davidson Country resident, I am heartbroken about the direction our city has taken. Together, we can: We must work towards ensuring better means of public transportation for the people of Nashville. I promise to listen to community members, and I will foster strong relationships with other Councilmen and with State officials for our communities. To serve the betterment of all in our community not a handful of self-serving few. So this District is my communityand my family. Our community has made good progress in the last four years and I'm running to continue that work. 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. Shelby County. - ZONING AUTHORIZED; Sec. I am running because we need a fighter who will support legislation to increase affordable housing, ensure every student has the necessary tools and resources, and invest in community-driven public safety. We also need to formulate a concrete plan of how we are going to attack the transit issue. That is the key to being able to systemically address homelessness and getting all our citizens housed. I am also running to make Nashville a better place and to build a Nashville that feels like home for those who live and work here. If I am elected the top three priorities for my new term in office would be the concerns of the people. Election Guide: Learn about candidates running in the Aug. 3 Metro Council At-Large election. By selecting a municipality from the list below, you'll be redirected to a page where you can find links to the specific zoning maps and Shelby County, Tennessee - Code of Ordinances; Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION; ARTICLE IV. Code of Ordinances PART I - CHARTER ARTICLE VI. 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. It took lots of hard work and late nights, but they had a shared vision for the neighborhood: one filled with families, restaurants, and corner shops, paving the way for what it is today. This is unacceptable to me. I want assurance that things will not happen that way again. My experience in government relations and politics along with my background in neighborhood organizing have positioned me to be an effective Metro Councilman. Nashville has had immense growth over the last 10 years. 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. Terri Lane Klingner (did not fill out Q&A). 2023 www.tennessean.com. Finally, I will be making sure we understand the balance and benefits of the compromises we will have to make. Director of Operations for 2 years (1999-2002): Staybridge Suites (InterContinental Hotels Group): Initial Operations Director, managed and developed a national portfolio of 24 hotels. I am running because District 21 needs an organizer and fighter willing to put people over profit. Figuring out how to connect people experiencing homelessness to services and housing. That is my promise. Its an inevitable outcome of a growing city!Boy was I wrong- after working for nearly 10 years for a better city, I realize that good policy decisions and project outcomes are not inevitable. What are your top 2 to 3 priorities for your new (or next) term in office? Money coming into the city from development needs to go toward these vital components that all Nashvillians use. I've also seen the resilience, spirit, and strength of our people. I believe it's time for Madison to have a strong voice to continue to advocate for the needs of the community. 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. Will they benefit us? zoning districts according to the Memphis and Shelby County Unified Development Code. This includes working to eliminate racial disparities in policing, reforming our bail system, and expanding access to rehabilitation and reentry programs for those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. I also want to direct tourists dollars toward relieving the burden of Nashville taxpayers. - PROHIBITIONS This Charter shall not alter or change zoning regulations effective in the county but the same shall continue until Enhancing Shelby Park and expanding neighborhood parks like Lockeland Springs provides natural habitats and places for families to enjoy. These are all priorities that I worked on in my first term and yet remain priorities to the constituents of District 21. We must build safe streets for our community. But making good decisions and projects is worth it to our community. I have lived in this area for almost four decades and have seen many important issues facing our community unresolved. More than half of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck with nothing put aside for emergencies. Our citizens need to feel as if they are protected. There is a lot to do, and I feel ready to get going on August 4. Nashville is in my blood. What should we reasonably anticipate to happen? I am not dismissing all of the progress we have made, but we need to take inventory of that and ask ourselves how much larger we want to be. Second, I'm passionate about criminal justice reform, and I believe that we need to take bold action to address systemic issues within our justice system. East Nashville is the heart of the city, where neighborhoods meet downtown. Im an environmentalist, and doing our part to protect our environment and battle climate change also makes our neighborhood better. Below find the answers for Metro Council District candidates -- 64 or 71 (90%) of whom filled out the questionnaire. 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. I care about my neighbors, neighborhood, and city. 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. My priority will be the public goodpublic schools, public safety, and public roads. Modernize our infrastructure to keep up with Nashville's growth. As the next council member for District 29 I am focused on keeping Nashville affordable, expanding and improving city services and increasing the pay of our city workers, teachers and first responders. I'm running to continue the work I began in 2019 advocating for fiscal responsibility, quality and reliable city services and public safety. There is zero API representation in the current Metro Council, and I want to ensure that the API community has a voice beginning next term and will work hard to ensure that many more API leaders come after me. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, 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 Do we have enough spaces to park the vehicles? 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. From 2011 to 2019, I prioritized listening to my constituents and fulfilling the wish list items I was elected to do. Maximum support for public education in Nashville. They taught me that community and family are one in the same, and this lesson never left me. New developments, funding for necessary community organizations, and how we handle the onslaught of bills from the state. As a member of the Nashville Metro Council, my primary focus will be: I am running for Metro Council in District 19 because I believe our city is at a crossroads, where we can either build positively upon years of growth or negatively lose sight of our identity. 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. Prior to announcing my candidacy I had the pleasure of conversing with several neighbors and local business owners who make up District 17. We have the opportunity to do a really great job as a community and a city but we need to make sure the projects are developed in a well-rounded way and that we support the growth we have already sustained. operations. and giving the community an update on any pending council legislation for District 1. Collaborative community engagement building on past achievements as we look to the future needs of Bellevue. Each and every day the cost of living increases while wages do not. Help make several metro departments more efficient, including being able to reach someone when help is needed. Safer streets and sidewalks for pedestrians and cyclists, Proper budgeting allocation for Metro Nashville Public Schools, transit, mental healthcare, and city services, Expansion of environmentally-conscious city services and smarter waste management, Addressing our need for expanded affordable housing, including enforcing restrictions on short-term rentals. What are your top 2 or 3 priorities for your new (or next) term in office? Cut wasteful spending, fix the pot holes, and vote against property tax increases. We need someone to be available to help solve problems and have a knowledge of the network of the people that can effectively fix those problems. I want to do my part to see the MNPD is staffed and equipped properly. I have some specific ideas to make West Nashville a cleaner, greener and more livable part of town. I like being available to my neighbors and want to continue to respond when needed. Support safe, family-friendly infrastructure (sidewalks, safe and reliable transit, greenways, and parks) for District 24 and to support the same investment citywide. Ensuring that Council stays the course in challenging unconstitutional and discriminatory laws passed by the state to protect our Council size and its LGBTQ+ citizens. We can save lives by ensuring crosswalks are properly marked, sidewalks are available for pedestrians to safely move around our community, implementing traffic calming measures, and build bus shelters. We desperately need more housing in general, and affordable housing in particular, and the only way we're going to get there is if we increase our housing stock. Selected as a Management Trainee out of college. 2015-2022, General Manager for 18 years (2002-2021): Holiday Inn Vanderbilt (InterContinental Hotels Group), responsible for staffing, budgets, financial projections, marketing, sales and capital improvement. In the society we live in, their jobs have become one with more adversity to overcome. Its past time we pay them accordingly. During my 10-plus years in Nashville, I have served as District 19s representative to the participatory budget and as the Buena Vista Neighborhood Association president. Ultimately, we found out that our local power switch was failing because of excessive load. In 1978, My parents bought most of the properties in the 1200 block of 5th Ave North in what was to become Germantown. We need to develop mass transit that actually works for us. We must partner with folks that have the communitys goals in mind. There are no perfect solutions. The entire area will be surrounded by shops, restaurants, living spaces, etc. I want to give voice to all residents and be a fierce voice for our district at City Council. I love my community and I want to continue to see it grow and improve while also maintaining its character and honoring its history. We simply cannot make good choices unless we are fully informed. As a business owner and manager, I have the skill set needed to lead. I'm not a political insider, but I'm a dedicated advocate, and I believe that with our shared efforts, we can create an inclusive, progressive, and thriving District 29. I've had a good first term and want to continue working on "planted seeds" on street safety and improvements, child care, diversity on boards and commissions. They want responsive representation to continue with opportunities for robust conversation and subsequent action. Addressing our citys crumbling infrastructure (additional sidewalks, protected crosswalks/bike lanes, road repair, funding for our schools in dire need of repair, stormwater issues, expanding transit options, increased green space, etc). One, is the neighborhood aspect. I have volunteered on multiple boards and with animal rescue organizations. My Mom was a school aide, and my Dad ministered to small congregations after a career in the Navy. With primarily single homes per lot, easy access to all major interstates, and just south of the new MLS stadium, change is already inching its way down Nolensville Pike in our direction. Bringing trash back under Metro control. The Shelby County Registers Office is presenting data collected from various government offices for general, informational purposes only. I refuse to allow this sort of thing happen without proper communication and direction for our community. I am running for office because our community deserves to have a voice. Someone needs to stand up for the people here. Opinion and Engagement Director David Plazas wrote this editorial on behalf of The Tennessean Editorial Board. I approach things logically and with an open mind. Id like to keep pushing forward for my community. District 17 is home! I remember in forums and conversations four years ago, these two items topped the priority list. District 16, in particular, sits in a very opportunistic position. 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 found my voice here. Throughout my time here, I have prioritized building bridges and deepening community. Director of Hospitality & Tourism- Nashville State Community College, August 2022 to current. My first priority is creating awareness for our community. I am the person for this responsibility. No more contractors./ Bringing janitors back into our schools/No more contractors. As a resident of District 19, I am running for this office because I believe in our potential to collectively create a more prosperous, equitable, safe, and vibrant community for the people of Nashville's 19th District. I met my life long friends here. Education and workforce development are especially important issues. Nashville has been very good to my family and me. - Definitions. I believe we can do this while preserving the charm of Green Hills that has made our community so attractive for so long. As for the entire city, affordable housing and transit remains a priority. The main reason Im running for this office is because the local government is where the rubber meets the road and the decisions made by the Metro Council often directly affect the lives of Nashvillians. Stormwater in our neighborhoods continues to be a development related issue as well. That approach will result in better relations with the state. Guide to Shelby County, Tennessee ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records. This is momentum that I want to keep going. 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. As a lifelong public servant, I have seen firsthand the power of dedicated representation to create meaningful change and drive progress for the betterment of all citizens. I promised to develop in the right places, while sustaining the character of our neighborhoods, and I passed four contextual overlays in the district. This starts with opening our Metro Nashville Police Department Antioch Precinct. So I thought, Well of course good things like this happen. Unapologetically standing up for the rights of Nashvillians when threatened by our State Legislature. Encourage community conversations, listening and learning about one another as we seek common ground to address issues we face. We are not endorsing in the Aug. 3 municipal elections. Since Ive moved here, all Ive heard is There are never any conservative candidates to vote for. Indeed, in my district, my opponent seemed to be running unopposed. I am that voice. VP of Operations for HomeGate (Prime Hospitality): Initial Operations VP for 2 years (1997-1999): Developed and managed a national portfolio of 42 hotels from start up. Building the East Bank as a mixed-use neighborhood for Nashvillians, with housing and transit, and not as a tourist zone. Shelby County, Tennessee - Code of Ordinances; Chapter 26 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT; ARTICLE VIII. Degree in Business Administration. Although I did not get to meet with everyone in the district. Sign up for Latino Tennessee Voices newsletter:Read compelling stories for and with the Latino community in Tennessee. I've noticed that most investment has been focused in Downtown Nashville and Madison continues to be forgotten. But with our growth and success come challenges that must be addressed, including worsening traffic congestion, growing threats to public safety, and added pressure on our schools. I'm running for office because I refuse to sit back and watch my community struggle with the same old problems year after year. What once was a friendly, fair, and practical city has turned into a degenerate, expensive, and congested town.