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A resolution recognizing the North Nashville/Bordeaux Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee and Process.
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WHEREAS, by Substitute Resolution No. RS2021-757, the Metropolitan Council authorized the use of funds for capital expenditures in the Bordeaux/North Nashville region utilizing a community based participatory budgeting process; and,
WHEREAS, the district Councilmembers and the Mayor’s Office recommended the Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee be comprised of the following persons:
• Judge Rachel L. Bell (Chair) - General Sessions Court, Division VIII (8) & Music City Community Court
• Alandis Brassel - Counsel, Scale LLP; Assistant Professor of Music Business, University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music
• Eric D. Capehart, Sr. (Vice Chair) - Professional Counselor and Wellness Coach
• Lerlie Cleveland - Clinician, Meharry Medical College, MNPS (retired)
• Rev. Sonnye Dixon - Lead Pastor, Hobson UMC
• Delores Donigan - Licensed Aesthetician, Salon Owner, and Cosmetology Instructor at Metro Nashville Public Schools (retired)
• George Ewing, Secretary and founding member of Friends of Whites Creek, and Realtor® with Fridrich & Clark Realty, LLC.
• Shonnita Frey - Veteran Transportation Service Administrator, VUMC
• Luvenia R. Harrison - Civil Rights Compliance Officer, TN Department of Health; Certified Civil Mediator
• De’Sean Keys (Secretary) - Coordinator for the Office of Student Activities and Leadership, Tennessee State University
• Stephanie Nesbitt - Manager of Training and Development, Bridgestone Americas
• Lagra Newman - Founder / Head of School, Purpose Preparatory Academy Charter School
• Dr. Janet Parham - Speech Language Pathologist, MNPS (retired)
• Shereka Roby-Grant, Ed.S - Director of Charter Schools, Metro Nashville Public Schools
• Charles Scott - Deputy Fire Marshall, Nashville Fire Department (retired)
• Seth Thorpe - (Youth Representative) Senior, Pearl-Cohn High School
• Cecilia Olusola Tribble - Cultural and Racial Equity Educator and Coach
• Dr. Ronald A. Wooding - Former Assistant Principal, Pearl-Cohn High School
WHEREAS, the Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee approved rules and guidelines, attached hereto, for the participatory budgeting process at its initial meeting on August 27, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, public events and community meetings involving Bordeaux/North Nashville residents, the Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee, and volunteer Budget Delegates will occur regularly throughout the calendar year until a final list of capital projects is presented to the Bordeaux/North Nashville residents for a vote; and,
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that following the community vote, the selected capital projects will be presented to the Metropolitan Government for action, as needed; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council desires to recognize the work of the Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee and the Bordeaux/North Nashville Participatory Budgeting Guidelines.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing the work of the Steering Committee and the Bordeaux/North Nashville Participatory Budgeting Guidelines, attached hereto.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.