With the search for Metro Nashville’s new Economic Development Chief officially underway, Stand Up Nashville is calling on Mayor John Cooper to only consider candidates that will center equity in their leadership and decision-making process.
“There are a lot of ways to be creative with the funding from the CARES Act, and with the budget the way it is, we know property tax relief is a big issue. We should look at what other cities are doing and take the ideas that work for Nashville,”
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The “Do Better” Law unanimously passed Council on January 2, 2018. The law enables Council to assess whether cash grants and payments in lieu of taxes authorized by the Industrial Development Board serve the public interest.
The money being paid to attract the trillion-dollar company could go to schools, public employee raises, health insurance and housing for the homeless.
We are thrilled to share that we are very close to signing a Community Benefits Agreement with Nashville Soccer Holdings (NSH). The huge turnout of Stand Up Nashville supporters at Metro Council on Monday proved that Nashville wants a strong CBA that sets a standard for the future.
Did you see the news from last night? More than 30 Metro Council members sided with Stand Up Nashville and delivered a letter to Nashville Soccer Holdings stating that they want a strong, equitable, and inclusive Community Benefits Agreement before they vote on MLS development!
The $275 million stadium planned for the Fairgrounds is about more than just soccer. A Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) is needed to make sure that these are good jobs & economic benefits are shared equitably, & the community has a seat at the table.
It doesn’t take a PhD in economics to understand that the “It City” boom hasn’t created opportunities for all Nashvillians. Just ride through J.C. Napier Homes. You’ll see that in spite of unprecedented growth, working-class communities of color have yet to prosper from it.
This legislation would take practical steps toward transforming our city into a place where all residents have a chance to fully participate in and contribute to Nashville’s economic development and prosperity. This simply is not the case right now.
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