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I hope you all had a wonderful Independence Day celebration with family and friends. Let us continue to do our part in protecting our democracy and ensuring equality, liberty, and justice for us all. I also pray for freedom for all those that are in bondage and for those that are being driven from their homes, all around the world. As Nelson Mandela says, “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s…
Read MoreLast Tuesday, Budget Chair Delishia Porterfield’s substitute budget was unanimously approved as the FY 25 Operating Budget, without a single amendment. This is a testament to her exceptional leadership, especially in a challenging budget year. In our latest discussion, I had the pleasure of joining Delishia Porterfield, Chair of the Budget Committee, to delve into the complex process and key aspects of the FY 25 budget. The meeting was held at the bustling Inglewood Library…
Read MoreHello, everyone! Thank you for joining us for another crucial discussion on our city’s budget and our community safety. Recently, housing and homelessness have become critical issues in Nashville, affecting countless residents. The urgency of these matters has prompted us to explore sustainable solutions and strategies to ensure that every Nashvillian has a roof over their head. According to recent statistics, over 50% of renters in Nashville are cost-burdened, paying more than 30% of their…
Read MoreThank you for joining us for another crucial discussion on our city’s budget and our community safety. Last week, we had a deep dive into our education budget, and today, we’re focusing on an equally important: youth safety and community programs. Every day as a councilperson, I receive emails from the police department about crimes in our city, many involving our youth. On May 29, Aaden Haynes, a 13 year old and his sister were…
Read MoreHello, everyone! Last week our Budget Conversations centered on Metro’s highest funded department – MNPS. This week, we took a deeper dive into these funds, highlighting its largest expense by category – salaries. According to a September 2023 article by the Tennessean shows that Metro Government ranked 45 in Forbes list of top employers nationwide. Therefore, it is not surprising that wages represents Metro’s highest expense category. Historically, salaries and fringes make up about 60% of Metro’s…
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