Let's get to work!
Thank you for the honor to serve you as your Metro Council Member.
Tonight, the 15th session of the Metropolitan County Council will open with our first meeting of this term, review the detailed agenda here.
On Saturday, the newly minted Metro Council, Vice Mayor, and Mayor were sworn into office. We pledged to put the people of our city first. I was reminded of the reason I ran for this seat; I wanted to make a difference in our communities and inform residents.
What to expect this term:
- We haven't heard the last of the "Scooter" conversation. The Metro Council will continue to evaluate scooter companies and their operations throughout the city.
- This council body will be responsible for working with Mayor Cooper in regards to the city's budget. We will have several discussions in the coming year about the budget. As these talks continue, I will be mindful of the pressing budgetary needs in District 21 - capital improvements, teacher and first responders salaries, and MDHA services and resources (Affordable Housing, home repair programs, etc.).
- With all the discussion about the budget, we are definitely going to revisit the tax conversation. If you recall, the last term ended with several lively discussions around the council increasing taxes or not... ultimately, the council voted to not increase the tax rate at the time.
- Zoning Legislation - This term will pick up where we left off in August. We will continue the record amount of rezoning legislation that will come before us. As your representative, I will be transparent and work directly with the community to solicit smart growth throughout the District. Please refer to the Metro Planning website to learn more about zoning.
Dates to remember:
- Tuesday, October 15 - Capital Improvements Budget requests are due - Please think of any improvements you would like to see in our District. This link will help guide your thoughts. It shares what projects are considered capital improvements in the city.
- Thursday, October 17 - I will host our first town hall meeting at Lee Chapel AME Church (1200 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd) beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 7:30 pm - The meeting will be a chance for us to connect - I'm also inviting Metro Water and Public Works to share information with us.
- Saturday, October 19 - Join me at Tennessee State University's Homecoming Parade!
- Saturday, October 26 -I will host office hours at Cafe Coco (210 Louise Ave) from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - feel free to connect with me for a 30-minute conversation. Call or email to schedule time to visit.
My communication style:
I welcome you to reach out to me and share any information. This will continue to help me understand the true needs of the residents. Email is possibly the best form of communication, but I welcome you to call me as well. My contact information is below.
Contact information: Email - [email protected] / Phone: 615.946.9700
Thank you for all! I look forward to working with you this term.
Best regards,
Brandon
October 01, 2019
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Brandon -- At a recent community meeting, one of our neighbors shared a story about how their home had recently been hit multiple times by gun-fire – Sadly, this wasn’t the first time this has happened – they have over 17 bullet holes in their house (that they've counted)! Immediately our community rallied behind them and began to work with our police and local city government to get a camera placed on their street. We have to be intentional in addressing public safety in District 21 and throughout the city. We are building stronger relationships with the community and our police department; I realize that there is much work to do in this area, but there are practical solutions that are happening right now! The most useful tool that we have is our ability to work together. We have an opportunity to increase the safety of our neighborhoods with organizations that are already serving in our community. Dismas House – The mission of Dismas House is to bring about mutual reconciliation between former offenders and society through the development of a supportive community. With the highest incarceration rate in the country being in zip code 37208, recidivism is an important topic. Dismas offers opportunities for growth and training for former offenders by providing housing and basic needs, clinical support, and financial empowerment. Gideon’s Army – Gideon’s Army uses restorative justice-based programs to build resilient kids and healthy communities. They meet kids where they are, in the schools and in their communities. Gideon’s Army provides in-school programming to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline, as well as, being a powerful presence in our community. McGruder Family Resource Center – The partners of McGruder FRC are committed to helping build strong families, eradicate multi-generational poverty and create environments of opportunity. They provide workforce development training for adults and youth through entrepreneurship, hospitality management, and culinary training courses. Working together in unity to find solutions is the answer for not only for district 21 but for greater Nashville. Providing access and information for opportunities in our district will allow us to move forward – everyone – and grow our district with the community’s best interest at the forefront.
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July 19, 2019