It’s been two years since state legislators passed a law that would slash the size of Nashville’s 40-member Metro Council. In response, Metro sued. After the city saw some victories in the lower courts, the latest ruling sided with the state — and a smaller council.
Should elected officials be jailed over their votes on sanctuary policies? Lawsuit challenges Tennessee law.
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit challenging a Tennessee law that criminalizes local officials who vote in favor of sanctuary city policies.
Nashville’s next city budget includes a substantial property tax increase
Nashville’s Metro Council approved a property tax increase as part of the city’s $3.8 billion spending plan on Tuesday night.
Nashville’s Metro Council closes in on final budget, with implications for the property tax
Nashville is close to finalizing its spending plan, with the Metro Council scheduled to vote on the budget Tuesday night.
Affordable housing, employee pay and youth safety: Nashvillians push to be included in a revised city budget
Nashville’s Metro Council is one step closer to finalizing the city budget, and heard from residents about items they would like to see prioritized.
Your Turn to Talk: The $3.8 billion dollar Metro Budget
Fifty-seven percent of the mayor’s recommended budget for next year comes from property taxes. Another almost twenty percent comes from local sales tax.
Nashville’s new Office of Youth Safety has its first director
Phyllis Hildreth will lead Nashville’s new Office of Youth Safety. Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced the office’s first director last week.
Gun violence prevention, transit and housing: what Nashvillians want their city to fund
Nashvillians gathered this week before the Metro Council to request salary increases for Metro employees and more funding for the arts and affordable housing, among other causes.
Nashville youth want a solution to gun violence. A new Metro office is looking for one.
In June, Metro responded to student requests by dedicating $1 million to a new Office of Youth Safety. Now it’s beginning to form as the latest school shooting ripples through Nashville.
Nashville’s Metro Council passes substitute budget with resounding support
Nashville’s Metro Council approved the city’s spending plan Tuesday, unanimously voting in support of Metro Council Budget Chair Delishia Porterfield’s substitute budget.
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