Friday was my last day in the Mayor's Office. Here's a self-guided exit interview with reflections on my 10+ years in the Metro government. It's been a tremendous privilege. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of it.
https://t.co/0uynPZQLrU
I spent a lot of time talking today to folks who are disappointed or angry or numb. Many of them are online here.
Thank you for being there for me today. It might not seem like it today, but we’ll continue to fight for what we believe in and for each other.
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.
Yesterday, a number of people shockingly comfortable publicly identifying themselves as white nationalists marched through Nashville.
My first priority in this moment—as always—was the safety of Nashvillians.
🚨Ready to learn how you can benefit from Property Tax Relief and Tax Freeze programs? Join Trustee @ericasgilmore at her final two sign-up events!
🗓️ Save the dates!
• March 18th at @BellevueYMCA, 11 AM - 1 PM
• March 25th at East Park Community Center, 11 AM - 1 PM
@UrbanEastNash@JacobKupin4D19@SeanForFive Like you said in your first post, I'm inherently in a different position now...even so, we're going to do our best to explain the proposals in plain English.
CM @JacobKupin4D19 will host a community meeting on 2/29, the Council East Bank Committee led by Chair @SeanForFive will meet on 3/4, and 2nd reading will be on 3/19.
Over the next few weeks, we'll release more info & explainers about the proposed Fallon/TPAC deals.
@mendesbob Can we get a classic Bob Mendes blog post to explain the 99-year Fallon lease to us common folk without JD's?
I know you're in a tough spot bc since you negotiated it there may be stuff that's borderline NDA, which could make it a pain to write an article.
SHELTER ALERT: Metro's Extreme Cold Weather Overflow Shelter is opening tonight Oct.30 & tomorrow, Oct.31. #Shelter411
We ask that you please utilize @nashvilleRescue & @Roomintheinn
This is sad news. Judge Dinkins was always generous in sharing his time and wisdom. I liked how he would respond to a request for advice by telling a story that told you what to do without telling you what to do. He will be missed.
Congrats to @zulfat4council for winning outright for Council At-Large.
In the runoff for the other 4 seats, I will vote for
@DelishiaForNash
@AllenBurkley@Oliviafornash
@quinevanssegall
I hope you will too.