Our Valentine's Wish
Two weeks ago Mayor John Cooper announced that he won't seek reelection, and that got us thinking: what would we love to see in the next mayor of Nashville? As the state legislature continues to attack our communities with wasteful bills and the federal government refuses to make meaningful progress on immigration reform, it is clearer than ever the powerful role city leaders can play in building a Nashville where all of us can thrive.
We need Nashville’s next mayor to be a bold, outspoken champion for our communities. From speaking out against legislative attacks to condemning hateful rhetoric coming from our members of Congress, we'd love a mayor who isn’t afraid to stand up for our communities.
But it isn't just about words. Nashville’s next mayor has to be ready to take on creative solutions to help immigrants, working people, and all of our families thrive. As the state legislature tries to cut funding for our communities and take over Nashville’s elections, our next mayor must refuse to give up, and instead work tirelessly to implement programs that support all Nashvillians, from funding services to our communities, equitable solutions to the climate crisis, to legal support for our families.
And most importantly, at a time when extreme politicians at the state and federal level attack our freedom to live and work peacefully in our communities, we need a mayor who will defend our rights. We know it's possible to build a city where all of us, no matter where we're from or what we look like, are able to live, worship, and thrive, but it's going to take a mayor with boldness of vision and an unwavering commitment to the rights of all.
Will you join us in fighting for a mayor who speaks up against hate, stops at nothing to support our families, and boldly defends the rights of all? Mark your calendar for our June 5 mayoral forum, co-hosted with our sister organization, TIRRC, where we will hear from the leading candidates on how they plan to fight for our families and our freedoms.
Together, we can build a city that works for all of us.