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the moral budget

We fought AND WON a Moral Budget in Nashville that funds our schools, builds our infrastructure and invests in our people.

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Use CARES Act for rent relief

“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 Covid-19 Response

An open letter to Tennessee’s State and Local Elected Leaders about The Covid-19 Response. Local governments have a critical role in addressing the unique impacts of the pandemic on their communities.

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“Do Better” Law Explained

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.

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community benefits agreement

Stand Up Nashville is very proud to announce that after several months of intense negotiations with Nashville Soccer Holdings (NSH), we have reached a landmark agreement that sets a new standard for development

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Stand Up Nashville (SUN) addresses racial and economic inequality through strategic research, popular education, and organizing. We inspire and empower our diverse base to build a stronger community that values the lives of Nashville’s people of color and working families. By organizing our communities, SUN fights poverty with strategic action around public investment and city planning to create thriving neighborhoods and shared prosperity.
 

We will tirelessly and courageously fight injustice and organize our community to take action.

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