Listen Facing budget challenges and the recent division over mass transit, Nashville Mayor David Briley delivered a somber “State of Metro” speech on Friday.
Nashville’s Public Defender Says Office Needs More Funds — But From The State, Not Metro
The city’s top public defender says her office is overworked and understaffed, but she doesn’t think it’s Metro’s responsibility to fix it. Speaking at a budget hearing Tuesday, Dawn Deaner pointed out that — like the district attorney — her office serves primarily a state function. Public defenders are tasked with representing defendants facing criminal […]
Why Nashville’s Property Assessor Likes To See Residents Fighting Appraisals, Despite Budget Impact
Listen One reason the Metro government is taking a conservative budget approach this year is because many residents have successfully fought to reduce their property reappraisals. While it means less tax money for the city, Property Assessor Vivian Wilhoite was not defensive while fielding questions from Mayor David Briley at her budget hearing Monday.
Answering Public Demand, MTA Seeks Money For Later Bus Hours And Greater Frequency
Listen Catching a bus in Nashville isn’t possible late at night. And knowing how long you’ll have to wait is tough, anytime, without a schedule in hand. But there’s huge demand to make the bus system simpler and more dependable. So on Monday, the city’s transit chief responded with a budget request to make that […]
To Pay Staff And Care For The Poor, Metro General Hospital Seeks Emergency $10 Million
Listen Nashville’s “safety net” hospital for the poor is facing another financial crisis. Now Metro General Hospital at Meharry is asking the city for emergency funding of $10 million.
To Pay Staff And Care For The Poor, Metro General Hospital Seeks Emergency $10 Million
Listen Nashville’s “safety net” hospital for the poor is facing another financial crisis. Now Metro General Hospital at Meharry is asking the city for emergency funding of $10 million.
Dean To Roll Out Budget
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean will release his proposed budget tomorrow. Although he’s asked most Metro departments to trim spending, many have asked for more dollars.
Metro Agencies Look to Staffing Changes to Save Money
Metro departments start making their budget cases to Mayor Karl Dean this week. The Mayor has asked all agencies to cut spending by two percent, meaning some are looking for creative ways to do more with fewer workers.
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