Nashville’s $3.8 billion city includes a reduced grocery tax and slightly more funding for eviction protections and affordable housing, and restored funding for the Office of Entertainment.
Housing, Nashville General top concerns as residents weigh in on Metro’s budget
While the mayor has offered his spending proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, roughly one hundred Nashvillians went before the Metro Council Tuesday night to share changes they’d like to see made in the proposal.
After last year’s property tax increase, Nashville mayor plans to hold city spending at $3.8B
Mayor O’Connell identified his budget priorities as a grocery tax reduction, local business support and affordable housing investment.
Lawyers for people facing eviction saved Metro $4M last year: report
If you’re facing eviction, accessing a lawyer can be difficult. Unlike in criminal cases, there’s no such thing as court-appointed attorneys. So, the “Eviction Right to Counsel” program is looking to fill that gap.
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