Budget

Thank you for joining me for another pivotal discussion as we navigate our city’s priorities during the FY26 budget season. This conversation was especially close to my heart because it centered on our public servants—the thousands of Metro employees who keep our city running smoothly every single day. From sanitation workers and 911 operators to our firefighters and librarians, these individuals are the backbone of our city.  This year’s budget builds on the structural changes…

Hello, everyone! Thank you for continuing to stay informed and engaged on the issues that matter most to our communities—especially education. As your Metro Council Member At-Large, I’ve long said that a budget is a moral document. It is where we show our values. That’s why each year, I pay close attention to what our budget says about our commitment to our children, our teachers, and the future of public education in Nashville. Due to…

Hello everyone. Thank you, as always, for being part of this ongoing journey as we try to build a better, safer, more just Nashville together. Over the past few weeks, we’ve had a series of conversations on our city’s budget. We’ve talked about education, our children, the cost of living, and the needs of our workers. But this past Saturday, we turned to one of the most pressing—and one of the most complex—topics of all:…

Hello everyone! Thank you so much for joining CM Kyonzte Toombs and I for our first FY26 Budget Conversation on Facebook Live. It was truly a robust and enlightening discussion—one that reminded me why I remain committed to creating spaces for transparency, education, and participation when it comes to Metro Nashville’s finances. Our discussion this weekend centered around three main topics: property reappraisals, certified tax rates, and Mayor O’Connell’s proposed FY26 operating budget. These are complex issues…