Addressing the challenge of affordable housing requires more than one or two staff people in the mayors office. [3] The winners in the runoff election were Cooper, Gilmore, Mendes, Hurt and Shulman. If I am elected, I will make sure that my office and our city's agencies cooperate fully with Council members and reach out to them for input on projects about which they possess expertise. We need to conduct performance audits of Metro departments and agencies to increase the transparency of how tax dollars are spent and identify areas for improvement. I will conduct performance audits of metro departments and agencies to increase transparency of how our tax dollars are being spent and identify areas for improvement. background-color: #f9f9f9; If the mayor in your city is not a member of the city council and oversees the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe is the ideal relationship between the mayor and city council? overflow-y: auto; Transportation: Briley wants to give the impression that he is hard at work addressing the affordable housing crisis through his Under One Roof affordable housing proposal. In addition to closely monitoring crime statistics, my administration will reinstitute the practice of conducting an annual survey to measure public levels of trust in the police. The Barnes Fund needs a dependable source of funding and I will work with the community to create one. Our total issued and obligated general obligation debt is now about $4.5 billion. Cooper has indeed worked in politics. Made-up money. As your mayor, I will make sure that the Mayors Office of Economic & Community Development emphasizes that community development mission, and not just growth at any cost. Here are some of the approaches I will use to safeguard the public and strengthen the relationship between police officers and the communities they serve: I consider this to be a working document. Christian rock star says critical theory, woke ideology is sparking a 'civil war' among Christians in the US John Cooper talks critical theory and his book 'Awake & Alive to Truth' One in four urban residents does not have access to a vehicle. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Meanwhile, Metro built parking spaces for private developments downtown for well over $45,000 per space. [4] All five at-large incumbents were term-limited. position: absolute; .votebox { font-size: .9em; In a 15-page ruling issued Monday, Circuit Judge John Cooper said the law was constitutional because a public official with a trust is not supposed to know any more than voters about what is in. Lobbying & Government. The number one thing I have heard on the campaign is the desire for the tourism space to cover its own costs and not impose them on the resident taxpayer. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} Having access to secure housing allows families and neighborhoods to thrive. Ill direct Parks to develop new ways to receive feedback, including working with neighborhood advisory groups to solicit input. } It costs the city approximately $75,000 to recruit and train each new officer. Improve the functioning of the MDHA. I support the recommendation of a 25 mph maximum speed limit for neighborhood streets to ensure that residents are kept safe. We can do better, and as mayor, I will do better. The 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report showed that the fund balance was, in fact, at 5.5% at the end of June 2018, well above the 5 percent threshold. Restoring public trust in Metro through transparency and accountability Then, in his first State of Metro speech, Mayor Briley urged belt-tightening to explain taking away employee cost of living raises. Here are my guiding principles: Four years ago, Houston switched from a spoke-and-hub system similar to what Nashville has now to a grid model. .widget-row.heading { The Academies of Nashville have long been seen as a national model for career and technical education in high schools, and are often credited for improving high school graduation rates. In exchange, the public will receive accordingly to the mayors one-page press release at least 1,000 deeply affordable unitsplus another 1,600 affordable and workforce housing units. This is a disturbingly low number of units for a $350 million investment. John Cooper is the Mayor of Nashville in Tennessee. Other cities have had success making incremental improvements to their existing systems. The Hon. } Nashville has gotten away from these primary responsibilities, and it is my intention to get our priorities back in line. } border:1px solid #FFB81F; The Mayor and administration should work with the Metro Council, not against them. For the past four years, I have served as an at-large Metro Council member. font-size: 12px; Guiding principles for what high quality affordable housing looks like across the city will give developers something to respond to and will allow opportunities for community input. } Mayor Briley has failed to provide that on issue after issue, notably on the community oversight board which he both opposed and supported. I voted for the COB because I support accountability at all levels of government.

   .contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Over half of MNPS students are economically disadvantaged, and many students have been affected by challenges such as trauma, violence, and food or housing insecurity. 	.inner_percentage.Republican { Here are some examples that illustrate our citys misplaced priorities when it comes to managing Nashvilles money: When the convention center was built, Metro handed out massive incentives to bring in a luxury hotel. Cooper assumed office on September 28, 2019. Cooper's current term ends in 2023. Cooper   ran for election for Mayor of Nashville in Tennessee. The gist of the article is suggesting that christian music (referred to as CCM-Christian . The budget is the document from which all decisions flow; it's how our city's priorities are determined. Affordable Housing:  But rejecting a bad plan is no reason not to present a good one. You can change the bad things in this mayors budget by changing the mayor. I believe that Nashvillians are ready to address this problem. The "PACs" category has been renamed to "Committees," because the term "Political Action Committee" is not used in every state. 		color: #6db24f; John Cooper is the Mayor of Nashville in Tennessee. 		top: -1px;  Fifth & Broadway, the site of our old convention center, was probably the most valuable piece of undeveloped property in the Southeastern United States. In 2018, budget issues were kept quiet until the last minute, presumably to boost the chances of the transit referendum passing. That was a mistake, but this mayor hasnt learned the right lessons from it. 	 That is twice in recent years Metro has tried to give away public land that is  significant in Nashvilles African American history. Metro already allocates $10 million per year to the Barnes Fund. Without a course adjustment, we risk leaving our neighbors further behind. As Nashville grows, developers are building more apartments and more houses. Nashville has focused on one half of the growth equation: buildings and economic incentives. In order to be a successful city, we must be a well-educated city. I am running for Mayor to ensure that all of Nashvilles residents and neighborhoods are able to benefit from our citys growth. It may not be the most exciting part of governing, but that the decisions that leaders make about how the government spends money determine the level of services they are able to provide for their constituents. Jon Cooper is the Chairman at Democratic Coalition Against Trump. MDHA also gave the developer a tax-increment financing payment of $7.9 million. Because all students from all neighborhoods need to have access to high-quality educational experiences, I will be especially focused on reducing equity gaps in student outcomes. Our greatest challenge is going to be how we make that growth work to the benefit of all of our citizens and all of our neighborhoods. It is time to assess how all this growth has served us. One example I like to highlight is the solar farm project at Whites Creek High School. Cutting routes and increasing fares harm those who rely on public transportation in this city. 		font-size: 16px; 	} I have been strongly opposed to it, and it requires future council action for it to happen. As mayor, I will work with our police chief to more seriously implement the proposals presented in the Presidents Task Force on 21st Century Policing. These best practices include engaging the community in positive, non-enforcement actions and measuring satisfaction through surveys. Hon. This is not a new city expenditure, nor is it an unrealistic request to the private and not-for-profit sector to simply give us money. I am most passionate about responsible public finance. There are so many ways parks can be assets for needed solutions to many of the challenges facing Nashville. There are numerous opportunities to expand access to green space amidst Nashvilles development. 
. 	} 		overflow-y: hidden; As mayor, I will commit to directing over half of new revenue into our school system. What would be your top three priorities, if elected? Infrastructure:  A neighborhood like the Nations is already well into its boom, but the stormwater and sidewalk infrastructure has lagged behind. Finally, he tried to swap Church Street Park downtown to a private developer offering a less valuable parcel. The first events took place in Minneapolis-St. Paul on May 26. Educators deserve to be treated as the professionals they are; these are the individuals who are preparing our kids for the future. The Mayors Office has an option agreement to purchase the building at 10 percent above appraised value; meanwhile Metro has sold our own properties for less than the appraised value. 		position: absolute; Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. A neighborhood like the Nations is already well into its boom, but lagging stormwater and sidewalk infrastructure are limiting the area. Everytime that we need in the future something for our districts: a reading instructor for our children, a policeman, a body camera, or a stormwater drain, we will know where to find it  and youll find it in the Opryland swimming pool. It would be easy to raise property taxes, but there are other revenue sources that need to be utilized. In effect, we are giving away a piece of land for $1.5 million net. Metro needs to begin doing business with the taxpayer in mind. I will work with Metro Council to create an independent Metro Inspector General. The first year of the BRC was a partial success, but real support from the Mayors Office is crucial to realizing the potential of the process. 			.results_table_container { Nashville deserves better deals. In 2017, Metro Council passed a three-year pay plan that included modest cost of living adjustments for Metro employees. Tourism is an important part of our citys economy and identity, but it is time for the tourist economy to stand on its own two feet. 	word-wrap: break-word; Creating more pocket parks would be one way to accomplish this goal. The propertys true value was many times that. Our parks department provides much more than access to green space. It will include clear rules to regulate the use and supervision of outside consultants. Metro agreed to give $15.2 million to the developers of Nashville Yards, the future home of Amazon.  Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. I and many others objected to this proposal. Then, to the surprise of the city council, City Hall awarded 10 additional acres to the developer. World News; Leaders. Tag: Circuit Judge John Cooper Recent Posts Miami-Dade lawmakers file bills adding guardrails to lender-placed property insurance Club for Growth sides with Rick Scott, but. Metro needs a reset of priorities and leadership. The Lets Move Nashville plan was built with too little consultation with residents and neighborhoods. In a previous era, TIF was used to help bring Kroger to Monroe Street in North Nashville. The lack of prioritization of schools has led to troubling outcomes for many students. Metro Parks can work with Metro Water Services to expand green infrastructure such as retention ponds and bioswales to help Nashville manage our flooding challenges. This is an administration that seeks to avoid transparency. J. Tallahassee, FL 32301-1861 Update your Profile Education & Credentials University Attended: Florida State University, B.A., 1972; Florida State University, B.A., 1972 Law School Attended: The Mayors Office has used broad claims of executive privilege and deliberative process to avoid open records requests by members of the press, in order to keep negotiations, plans, and communications secret. The men and women who are already serving us deserve a pay raise too. There were 504 new cases identified by state officials in the past five days, he said. font-size: .9em; 	.non_result_row { That means ensuring that new developments do not merely add to the costs of growth. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Elections 2014 		display: inline-block;  We also need to work with nonprofits, churches, neighborhood associations, and others to figure out the needs of each community. In an interview on the Dear America podcast, Cooper said he thinks the church is afraid of offending people by speaking the full truth about what it means to love God and other people. 	} 		margin-bottom: -2px !important; 		border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Improve safety. And for the difficulties of the job, police need need full access to mental health resources. I wont hide what I am doing. Elected officials need to understand public perception of safety and policing. 	} Non-partisan and nonprofit since 1988.   	} Development should serve the needs of this city, not the other way around. 	.mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, 	.results_table { I want our parks to play central and valued roles in helping Nashville continue to be and become more of the city we want it to be. As your mayor, I will make sure that the Mayors Office of Economic & Community Development emphasizes that community development mission, and not just growth at any cost. Vice-Mayor David Briley stayed silent. He claims. 		font-size: 12px; 		background-color: #f9d334; 		display: inline-block; Bennett, Coleman, Cooper, Duvall, Gilmore, Holleman, Hurt, Matthews, Mendes and Shulman advanced to the runoff election. 
 Wage stagnation makes it hard to sustain a career in teaching; it shouldnt take 18 years of teaching in MNPS with a Masters degree to reach $60,000 per year. I realize that it is not enough to say that we believe in the power of education; we must make the investments in human capital to ensure that all students can make the lives they want and fully participate in our city. 		} 		z-index:1; Last years vote was on a specific plan and therefore should not be interpreted as a lack of countywide interest in funding the right plan. Only 37 percent of Nashvillians live within a 10-minute walk of a park  this is less than half the percentage of a typical  major U.S. city. 		font-weight: 200;  Sound fiscal management will allow us to get beyond this moment of financial stress.  Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Creating an equitable transportation plan starts with changing the public planning process to make it more inclusive. 	margin-bottom: 0; The number of murders doubled. Thats a good thing. The current course of deficit spending and selling assets for short-term operating funds is unsustainable. In short, this administration is faking it. Our linear parks, trails, and greenways can connect our green space and public spaces. It is important to remember that we need both effective public housing as well as privately developed affordable housing for the community. 		width: 100% U.S. Congress | Instead of coming back with a more responsible plan, Mayor Briley has said that if he is reelected, he will not bring another plan before voters in the next four years.  It is critical that Nashville remains a place where small businesses open, grow, and flourish. As mayor, I am committed to developing a people-first transportation plan that is focused on helping you get to where you work and where you live in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner. 	background-color: grey; Cooper has a wife, Laura Fitzgerald, and three sons.  	margin-bottom: 1px; The city needs to benefit more from tourism revenues. POLITICAL CHANGE TROUGH THE POWER OF FREEDOM Empowering the people of District 4 of Texas by . Sidewalks make walking safer. It has given millions of dollars in taxpayer funds to developers who dont need them and has ignored our schools, our traffic, and our affordable housing crisis. Restoring Trust: Here are just a few examples. Earlier this year, Mayor Briley proposed a parking modernization plan that would result in private management of our street parking, an increase in fees and fines, and a doubling (at the very least) of the number of parking meters. Driving the news: Cooper had more than $1 million in his campaign coffers and was well-positioned to win against a primary challenge from his left in Tennessee's 5th congressional district, which represents Davidson, Dickson, and Cheatham counties. You deserve a safe city where citizens and officers are treated fairly. I will work with Metro Council to develop an enforceable ethics code that would apply to all Metro departments and employees. 		letter-spacing: 0.03em; This represents a 93 percent increase in resignations compared to the same period in 2018. Mayor Briley opposed the Community Oversight Board. As mayor, I will bring a fiscally-responsible plan to voters within my first year in office. As mayor, I will prioritize investments in human capital through education in order to ensure that everyone benefits from Nashvilles growth by bringing educations share of the budget to the level of our peers.  Metro has picked up some bad financial habits in recent years. Metros revenue grew by over 19% between 2013 and 2018, yet education, transportation and affordable housing are still underfunded. 	color: white; 	} In response, Mayor Briley announced that he was hitting the pause button on his parking plan. I want to hear your feedback and your ideas.  background-color: white; 	} Violent crime last year was at a level not seen in a decade. He steered ten acres of public land at the Fairgrounds to private development. Nashville needs to remain a great place to live, not just a great city to visit. .widget-row.Republican { Our young people face an epidemic of gun violence. 		font-size: 0.9em; This is by far the most cost-effective way to build new affordable housing. Relations: $1,000: 02/23/2004: P: REPUBLICAN PARTY OF . Judge John Cooper appears to be a democrat and a supporter of the Democratic Party. "I don't think reporters should vote . The following candidates ran in the  general election for Mayor of Nashville on August 1, 2019. The Lumina Foundation has designated Nashville as a Talent Hub, investing money in our citys workforce development efforts. I want to create a Nashville a city that works for everyone. Nashville will grow more in the next five years than in the last five years. MDHA is one of Metros least transparent agencies, and not always in alignment with our needs today. What would you like to see Metro do to improve your experience moving throughout the county? .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { .widget-row.Libertarian { All 41 metro council seatsincluding the office of vice mayorwere up for election. We need transportation improvements that allow residents to get around the county better and experience all that Nashville has to offer. I am a supporter of collective impact programs like Community Achieves, which has brought community partners into 22 MNPS schools to focus on improving family engagement, college and career readiness, health, and social services. But we arent starting from scratch. 			display: block; 	} I read that she's a registered Republican in Texas. Click here to read the survey answers. It is time to turn the page to a new chapter of economic and community development, where we emphasize growing human capital and focusing on the neglected neighborhoods of Davidson County. 		.race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Building the stadium itself should have been enough of an incentive for a soccer team. This agreement was in addition to the Amazon incentives. As for parking privatization, I will not as mayor be sending that to council. Claiming credit for future funding. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. While many residents are within only a few miles of our bustling downtown, they have not been able to benefit from the citys growth. 	} We need to bring real expertise to housing policy and get it out from under the political purview of the Mayors Office. A runoff election took place on September 10, 2015. 		font-size: 20px; The State of Tennessee only has $1.9 billion in total general obligation bonds outstanding. Funding has been secured for improving many of them, but the work is happening too slowly. 	.votebox-results-cell--check { Additionally, I will create an affordable housing board of public entities, for-profit developers, nonprofits, and elected officials, including Metro council members and state legislators, to identify obstacles and challenges to affordable housing projects, and propose evidence-based solutions that could work in our city. People may move here for the city, but theyll stay for the neighborhoods. He died on March 15, 2009 in New York City, New York, USA. I will also listen to you. But, the judge hasn't expressed his political opinion in public. One of the primary reasons I am running for mayor is to change that. I will re-evaluate the use of incentives so that they go to projects supporting community improvement rather than downtown development. We should not have included a bonus of ten acres at the Fairgrounds beyond the incentive of the stadium. Our mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifetime learners. Police officers logged 17,770 overtime hours during the NFL Draft weekend. The lead singer of a Christian rock band has raised eyebrows after he compared Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's performance at the Grammy awards to Adolf Hitler.. John Cooper, the lead singer of the group Skillet, is an outspoken conservative and supporter of former president Donald Trump and clearly isn't a big fan of 'WAP' the sexually explicit mega-hit from the two aforementioned . F. E. Steinmeyer, III. 	font-weight: bold; Mayor Brileys recent proposal of a 6 percent pay increase for new officers is unfair to the officers who are currently on the force and it doesnt solve our retention problem. Prime Ministers; President; Member of Parliament; Chief of Province; Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) . 

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