Listen One of Mayor David Briley’s defining programs was his ambitious plan to build more affordable housing. Known as Under One Roof, it committed half a billion dollars to the effort. But after Briley lost in a landslide to Councilman John Cooper, the plan is likely to be scrapped.
The Tri-Star State: How Nashville’s Mayoral Election Could Shape State Politics
Listen Nashville’s mayors have risen in prominence over recent years, not only because of the city’s skyrocketing growth but through outspoken political stances. By pushing LGBT initiatives, decriminalizing marijuana or curbing cooperation with immigration authorities, the city’s leaders have run counter to the state’s Republican supermajority. Whether that conflict continues has been a central issue […]
Mayor’s Race 2019: Contrasting Philosophies About The Job Of Being Mayor
Listen In the runoff for Nashville mayor, the candidates disagree on something fundamental: the core duties of the job. The difference has emerged recently, with Councilman John Cooper describing the role as mostly administrative, while incumbent David Briley is injecting more partisan political stances into the contest.
Mayor’s Race 2019: On Transit, New Promises Emerge From Briley And Cooper
Nashville’s bus system took a funding hit this year, and some routes will be eliminated later this month . But both candidates for mayor say they’d put…
Decision Time: Hear Nashville’s Mayoral Candidates In An Hourlong WPLN Special
Listen Read the transcript for the special show. Nashville’s next mayor will be chosen on Sept. 12, and the two in the runoff — incumbent David Briley and Metro Councilman John Cooper — have been making their case to voters in what has become an intense runoff campaign. In this one-hour program, WPLN goes deep with the candidates on […]
Deep Into The Campaign, Nashville Mayoral Candidates Are Still Jousting Over Taxation
Listen Nashville’s mayoral finalists have both opposed a property tax increase the past two years. But now, late in the campaign, Mayor David Briley has started to share a scenario in which he might be willing to make that move.
Briley, Cooper Spar Over Affordability In First Debate Of Nashville Runoff
Listen The runoff for Nashville mayor kicked into higher gear over the weekend, as incumbent David Briley and Metro Councilman John Cooper went head-to-head for the first time. At a far-ranging debate organized by the faith group Nashville Organized for Action and Hope, or NOAH, the two battled over the direction of the city — […]
Briley And Cooper Head To A Runoff In Nashville Mayoral Race
Listen Metro Councilman John Cooper dealt a surprising blow to Mayor David Briley’s bid for a full term, seizing a 10-point lead in the first round of voting. Cooper won 35% of the vote with all precincts reporting. Briley received about 25% of the vote, setting up a head-to-head runoff between the two candidates.
Nashville Teachers Slated To Get Bigger Raises — But Still Not What They Hoped For
Listen Nashville teachers will see another boost to their paychecks during the upcoming school year. On Monday, Mayor David Briley announced a pay bump of 3% in January, on top of the raise teachers are getting this month.
Mayor’s Race 2019: Councilman John Cooper Is Running To Fix Nashville’s Finances
Listen At-large Councilman John Cooper is known for his obsession with transparency and sound fiscal policies. It’s a skill set Nashville needs now more than ever, he argues, which is why is why he’s running for mayor.
On Air - 90.3 WPLN-FM