There is a Metro Council Meeting tonight at 6:00 pm… An agenda has been provided, and you can watch the meeting live via channel 3 or stream live on your electronic devices.
This has been an extremely unprecedented and busy year... Thank you for bearing with me as we navigate all that has been thrown our way. During the last meeting, the Council voted to approve the budget proposed by CM Mendes - a $1.06 tax increase. You can visit the property accessor's site to find your current assessed value and visit the Trustee's office site to calculate your property taxes.
I voted yes for CM Mendes' budget, the one that passed. As I mentioned in our last talk, the budget would definitely have a tax increase. We had a total of six proposals, 1.) the mayor's budget, 2.) CM Mendes' budget one, 3.) CM Mendes' budget two, 4.) CM O'Connel's budget, 5.) CM Glover's budget, 6.) CM Benedict's budget, which all included a tax increase. By the time we made it to the final budget hearing, there were only three budgets in play that we could vote to accept, the mayor's, CM Mendes budget two, and CM Glover's budget. The budget I chose CM Mendes' budget due to funds flowing to areas of need such as parks, education, healthcare, and community assistance programs.
District 21 Capital Improvements
One of the areas I have been focused on in our district is capital improvements. Some of you may have seen a few of the improvements in your community recently... new/updated sidewalks, bike lanes, new pavement, park updates... and a few of you are wondering where is this happening because you don't see it in your respective neighborhoods. I want you to know, I have received your thoughts and I am working to add these improvements throughout the entire District. For instance, during the budgeting process, our District was approved for several paving upgrades.
Here is a list of Summer 2020 paving projects...
- 28th Ave N - from Charlotte to Jefferson St.
- 19th Ave N - from Jo Johnston Ave to Cartwright St
- 34th Ave N - from Clifton Ave to Indiana Ave
- Cartwright St - from 19th Ave N to the Dead End
- Indiana Ave - from 32nd Ave N to 34th Ave N
- Torbett St - from 32nd Ave N to 34th Ave N
Tornado Relief
FEMA has included a grace period for registration for the March 3rd tornado. You can call them at 1(800)-621-3362 or visit Fema.Gov. Also, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and several organizations rooted in North Nashville are helping with disaster and emergency relief from organizations that have received funds. Here are a few that are working now... Gideon's Army, Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship (IMF), Jefferson Street United Merchants Partnership, Inc. (J.U.M.P.), Lee Chapel AME Church, New Covenant Christian Church, Greater Heights Missionary Baptist Church, NAACP Nashville, Northwest Family YMCA, Catholic Charities of Tennessee - McGruder Family Resource Center, Meharry Medical College, Tennessee State University Foundation, Rebuilding Together Nashville, The Equity Alliance, and Urban League of Middle Tennessee. These organizations jumped in on the ground floor and have committed to working until individuals in our communities are back to whole and better. If you or someone you know are in need of relief, of any kind, from the tornado, please reach out to one or several of these organizations to find the help you are looking for.
What to expect tonight:
RS2020-407 - This is a resolution approving to receive a grant from the State of Tennessee for $1,870,794.01. This grant is from federal CARES ACT (COVID-19 Relief) that will fund the Metropolitan Action Commission, to address community needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
RS2020-410 - This resolution is approving and accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee from the CARES ACT that will provide WiFi access in local libraries across the county.
RS2020-412 - A resolution accepting a donation of 15,000 N95 masks for use by first responders and healthcare workers during the Coronavirus Pandemic from Home Depot to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Office of Emergency Management, for the use and benefit of Metropolitan Government departments.
RS2020-430 - A resolution recognizing the late Anna Jenesse Shepherd for her service to Nashville.
RS2020-431 - A resolution requesting Mayor John Cooper to include a representative from the Community Oversight Board, a representative from community organizations and advocacy groups, and a representative from the Fraternal Order of Police on a committee to select the next Chief of Police.
BL2020-148 - This ordinance would remove Metro from any contracts with private prison operators.
Substitute BL2019-48 - The bill would permit limited home-based businesses throughout the metropolitan area.
Dates to remember:
- All in-person meetings (large/small groups or one-on-one) that I have scheduled are postponed in light of the increasing COVID-19 concerns and will not be rescheduled until further notice.
Lets Connect:
I invite all District 21 residents to reach out to me directly with any information or concerns in our community. Email is the best form of communication, but invite you to call me as well. My contact information is below.
Contact information: Email - [email protected] / Phone: 615.946.9700
Best regards,
Brandon
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