On August 3, Nashville will elect its next mayor from 12 candidates. Rather than interviewing the candidates, for now we’re making space for members of the community.
In today’s episode, we ask: what do you want in our next mayor? What are your community’s most urgent needs this election season? Listeners who weighed in want candidates to have concrete solutions for affordable housing, transportation, sustainability, reducing gun violence, standing up to the state, and making sure Nashville is still livable for Nashvillians.
But first, we talk to Stephen Elliott, interim editor of the Nashville Post, about lawsuits from Metro and council members against changes the state made concerning the Fairgrounds Speedway.
Guests:
- Rondriquez White, Nashville native and community organizer
- Landy Spratt, works closely with Nashville’s Latino community
- Denise Bahil, climate activist, mom and food systems professional
- Maxine Spencer, community organizer, advocate
Related reading:
- Nashville’s mayoral race: Who’s in? Who’s out?
- Local housing nonprofits join forces to set policy priorities ahead of Nashville’s mayoral election
- A coalition of nonprofits wants Nashville’s next mayor to focus on the city’s future: its children
- The first mayoral debate kicks off the race for Nashville’s next mayor. So far, the expansive field is playing nice.
This episode was produced by Magnolia McKay.
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