City Council

Transcript: Regular session, 2026-02-05

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1. 0:00:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript February 5th, 2026 regular session of the Clarksville City Council is now called to order.
2. 0:00:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Pastor Jeremiah Walker, pastor by day, county commissioner by night of Lewis Wimberly Missionary Baptist Church,
3. 0:00:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript will be our chaplain of the day.
4. 0:00:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilman Stacy Streetman.
5. 0:00:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ladies and gentlemen, I invite you to please stand if you wish.
6. 0:00:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And Pastor Walker.
7. 0:00:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Father God, we come now as humbly as we know how.
8. 0:00:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Father God, we come with a bowed head and a humbled heart.
9. 0:00:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Father God, first and foremost, just to say thank you.
10. 0:01:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Father God, we thank you for watching over us last night.
11. 0:01:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Father God, we thank you for waking us up, closing our right minds this morning.
12. 0:01:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But Father God, I come praying now for this legislative body, Father God,
13. 0:01:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that you create in them a clean heart, Father, and renew their minds, Father,
14. 0:01:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that whatever decisions they make, Father, they make for the betterment of the citizens of Clarksville.
15. 0:01:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Father God, I thank you now, Father.
16. 0:01:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Keep them in your ever-loving care.
17. 0:01:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In Jesus' name we pray.
18. 0:01:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Amen.
19. 0:01:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Members, please register your attendance.
20. 0:01:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Our screen, Madam Clerk.
21. 0:02:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Madam Clerk, please take the roll.
22. 0:02:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All members are present with the exception of Councilman Chandler and Councilman Shekinah.
23. 0:02:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
24. 0:02:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Madam Clerk.
25. 0:02:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We do have one special recognition.
26. 0:02:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If I may invite Jimmy Garland to join me, please.
27. 0:02:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript President Garland, every month in February we celebrate Black History Month.
28. 0:03:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And this month is no different than all the other years.
29. 0:03:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript However, in 2026, we're celebrating 100 years of celebrating black history,
30. 0:03:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript be it a day, a week, and now a month.
31. 0:03:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So we have a proclamation that I want to present to you, a good friend of mine,
32. 0:03:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and a good friend of this city, and a great leader for our community.
33. 0:03:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A century of black history commemorations.
34. 0:03:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I won't read the entire thing, but I'll just say, now therefore,
35. 0:03:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I, Joe Pitts, Mayor of the City of Clarksville, Tennessee,
36. 0:03:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript resolved that the month of February 2026 shall be recognized as Black History Month in Clarksville.
37. 0:03:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And all residents are encouraged to participate in events and educational opportunities
38. 0:03:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that honor this pivotal century of history, celebrating black resilience
39. 0:03:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and work toward a more unified and equitable future.
40. 0:03:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Jimmy, it's my honor to present this to you and say thank you.
41. 0:04:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I guess, you know, any time I get a mic, I said no, but I do really,
42. 0:04:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I really thank the city for all that you do,
43. 0:04:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for the citizens of Clarksville and Montgomery County.
44. 0:04:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, as a member of the school board, you guys actually help us to fund our schools.
45. 0:04:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A lot of cities across this state don't do that.
46. 0:04:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, again, for the city council and for the mayor, again, we say thank you for all that you do,
47. 0:04:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and we are looking forward to continuing to work with you and support you out here.
48. 0:04:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Jimmy. God bless you.
49. 0:05:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The next item on our agenda is the city council.
50. 0:05:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We have a city council vacancy, and we'll ask the city attorney to review the procedure for us,
51. 0:05:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and then we'll invite applicants up according to the list I have in front of me to present themselves.
52. 0:05:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, Mr. Attorney, Mr. Bittner, if you would, please.
53. 0:05:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay. The procedure is stated in Title I, Chapter 2 on City Council, Section 1210.
54. 0:05:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The procedure is on the TV screens here for us, and I believe it's attached to the agenda.
55. 0:05:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
56. 0:05:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if we'd like to start the presentation with the first item, please, Mr. Bittner.
57. 0:05:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
58. 0:05:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The procedure is to start the discussion, and we were asked to have a short
59. 0:05:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript discussion about the procedure, and we are going to go through it.
60. 0:05:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you for that, Mr. Bittner.
61. 0:05:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Board Member, everyone.
62. 0:05:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Good afternoon, everybody.
63. 0:05:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I hope everyone is in good health.
64. 0:06:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
65. 0:06:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mr. Bittner.
66. 0:06:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm very happy to be here.
67. 0:06:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
68. 0:06:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the regular session may be considered at the special session on November excuse
69. 0:06:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript me on February 11th for the appointment okay our voting procedure under section
70. 0:06:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript D will be by roll call roll call voice vote will need a majority vote of the
71. 0:06:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript entire membership for the applicant to succeed each council member may vote for
72. 0:06:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript one applicant by roll call voice vote by stating the name of the applicant
73. 0:06:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that they vote for the applicant that receives a majority vote of the entire
74. 0:06:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript membership will be approved to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term of the
75. 0:06:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript vacant member if no applicant receives a majority vote during the first cycle of
76. 0:06:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript voting will vote again on the second round of voting to see if anybody
77. 0:07:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript receives a majority vote if nobody receives
78. 0:07:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript majority
79. 0:07:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript majority vote in the second round. We'll proceed to the third round. In the third round, we
80. 0:07:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript will eliminate the member that had the lowest vote total during the preceding vote. If two
81. 0:07:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript members, two applicants tied for the lowest vote, then they'll be subject to a runoff.
82. 0:07:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript During the runoff, the mayor will not vote, but the council members will. And if there's
83. 0:07:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a tie in the runoff, then the mayor will break the tie. Okay. The person in the runoff that
84. 0:07:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript prevails will move forward into the third round, and they will be voted on with the
85. 0:07:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript rest of the applicants. We'll proceed in subsequent voting rounds to include the runoff
86. 0:07:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript votes until such time as an applicant receives the majority vote of the entire membership.
87. 0:07:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And when the applicant receives the majority vote, they shall be immediately
88. 0:08:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript subject to a runoff.
89. 0:08:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And when the applicant receives the majority vote, they shall be subject to a runoff.
90. 0:08:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And if you'll give us your name and address, and then you have five minutes.
91. 0:08:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir. Good evening. My name is Eric Launch. I live at [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time]. It's
92. 0:08:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the corner of Cunningham and R.S. Bradley. Go Vikings. Drive by that school every day,
93. 0:09:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript multiple times a day. I hold a master's degree in organizational management. Currently, I
94. 0:09:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript am unemployed. I recently, not recently, I had a job after my service to the United States
95. 0:09:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at an organization, a non-profit called Home Builders Institute, where we focused on assisting
96. 0:09:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript transitioning service members in finding careers in the trades. So I was here Tuesday, so what
97. 0:09:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript an awesome opportunity to see TCAT come out and speak, and the emphasis that Clarksville,
98. 0:09:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Tennessee is placing on the trades. As we understand, there's a shortage in the trades.
99. 0:09:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I did serve in the military for 20 years, 24 days. Yes, I kept track. I was a warrant officer,
100. 0:09:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer,
101. 0:09:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer,
102. 0:09:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer,
103. 0:10:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer,
104. 0:10:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer, retired C.D.O.D. officer,
105. 0:10:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript helping build a house in Lawton Oklahoma for a wounded service member as well as
106. 0:10:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in Adams Tennessee more recently here I volunteer at my daughter's school I was
107. 0:10:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on the school board last I'm sorry the PTO last year as the secretary I was not
108. 0:10:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript revoted in this year but I do still help out where I can I also assisted Habitat
109. 0:10:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for Humanity in several houses in Clarksville Tennessee as well as
110. 0:10:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript working with the students at home builders Institute when I was there on
111. 0:10:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript resumes and interview processes and things like that why do I want to serve
112. 0:10:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a Deanna a great mentor and a great value to this city left up left a hole
113. 0:11:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right and I have emailed her probably more times than she would like
114. 0:11:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to recall with my concerns and issues in my neighborhood our neighborhood
115. 0:11:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript forgive me gentlemen and ladies and she was Johnny on the spot fixing it and just
116. 0:11:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a great individual to look at for support understanding that I have very
117. 0:11:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript limited knowledge of every one in this room and the expertise that you provide
118. 0:11:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I think that I would be a valuable asset with the understanding of the
119. 0:11:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the
120. 0:11:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the career that I've had the exposure to lots of different environments in the
121. 0:11:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript military out of the military where I grew up countries that I visited and I
122. 0:11:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript believe that I would bring a unique perspective to that I do believe
123. 0:11:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript collaboration is extremely important the military that's huge in this room I saw
124. 0:12:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that on on Tuesday the the banter the laughter Clarksville is a wonderful place to live and
125. 0:12:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's a war что я надеюсь что в этом году,
126. 0:12:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I as well need you to remember
127. 0:12:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well thank you
128. 0:12:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and thank you for creating this program as it famous even people were simply
129. 0:12:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript knew I was so proud to have Sure and so I think is a great opportunity to gift to
130. 0:12:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our 이거는 I especially thank you so much the leadership of that the staff and everybody else at
131. 0:12:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript your organization is just so quick that we lifting the flag and it's completely
132. 0:12:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at school do mom and dad have jobs are they safe coming back home so that would be my number one
133. 0:12:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript priority infrastructure again as we continue to grow and and that's seems to be a buzzword in
134. 0:12:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in all of the things with this beautiful city that we live in oh we're outgrowing this we're
135. 0:12:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript outgrowing that so infrastructure would be my second and then to round out the top would be
136. 0:13:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh the fiscal responsibility i negated to mention and my daughter is probably watching now and
137. 0:13:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript she'll be upset with me i have a beautiful 10 year old daughter who attends pisgah elementary
138. 0:13:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and i take great pride in the fact that i am retired and able to participate in her life in
139. 0:13:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the fullest capacity as possible her mother and i are not together it has taken us a while but we
140. 0:13:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript co-parent very well understanding our stuff is not her stuff it is about my my daughter
141. 0:13:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript her mother also has other
142. 0:13:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript children and i believe it takes a village to raise those children so the ability to embrace
143. 0:13:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not my child but her sister and take her to school and participate in activities with that as well
144. 0:13:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is also something i find to be very important thank you mr claunch any questions for mr claunch
145. 0:13:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript councilman smith you're recognized thank you mayor thank you sir for coming forth Called on: Wanda Smith
146. 0:13:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to want to run for ward two what are three things that you see in your ward
147. 0:14:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh that you think may need fixing again please understand ma'am my limited knowledge of a larger
148. 0:14:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript aperture so i speak from my little plot of land on the corner of rs bradley boulevard in cunningham
149. 0:14:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript miss deanna and i have spoke many times about sidewalks going down rs bradley unfortunately
150. 0:14:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it tends to be an international speedway when the students get out of school as well as when people
151. 0:14:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are coming home from work and again that i believe that ties back to
152. 0:14:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript my number one tenant which is our youth speeding is also a concern of mine in the area and then
153. 0:14:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i would be remissed and and i like humor so i don't think people come to clarksville and say ooh
154. 0:14:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i want to live in new providence area i say that to say that new providence that whole
155. 0:14:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript upside of that hill is being cleaned up and i am grateful for that so i am very
156. 0:15:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript conscious of the businesses that come in and all the great people in this room that make those the
157. 0:15:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript decisions on yes or no you you can you can have a brick and mortar structure in this area ma'am
158. 0:15:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you my next question is this you said that you were you wanted to see
159. 0:15:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mom and dad have jobs how long you've been unemployed
160. 0:15:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript three years ma'am but based on the decisions that i've made financially and my retirement
161. 0:15:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and i'm also disabled i do not have to work so i'll use that old man i get to tinker i work quite a bit
162. 0:15:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i'm a subcontractor for a couple of buddies of mine if i don't want to crawl under a house i don't
163. 0:15:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if i do i will i also have an antique booth uh at a at the refinery down by the river shameless plug
164. 0:15:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and uh i'm a scrapper like scrap metal i kind of do it all and i've been blessed that
165. 0:15:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i've been afforded that opportunity to to do what i want to do and not do what i don't want to do ma'am
166. 0:16:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript okay thank you
167. 0:16:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh my next question is if we had to um raise money for the budget what would you
168. 0:16:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript would like to see happen to help increase the budget of this city what would you what what
169. 0:16:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript things would you uh put forth to say how we can increase the budget of this city yes ma'am that's
170. 0:16:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a great question and again please understand that with my limited scope this just comes from
171. 0:16:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript my little uh real estate and
172. 0:16:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript understanding of how this city operates i'm not a huge drinker so i would uh
173. 0:16:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i believe it's commonly referred to as a syntax let's let's raise that i i do smoke
174. 0:16:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh cigarettes and i know that's a horrible thing that would probably be number two
175. 0:16:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh that i would say let's let's get some more revenue from and uh again i know that in
176. 0:17:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript tennessee we don't have any gambling again with my limited knowledge of understanding if we did get
177. 0:17:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the kids or the lottery i would i would hike that up as well ma'am what was your first one i'm sorry
178. 0:17:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i didn't hear you uh liquor tax oh liquor tax yes ma'am okay we already have that okay cigarettes
179. 0:17:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and then you said the lottery yes ma'am what what you mean by that doing what how are we
180. 0:17:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to increase with a lot of when we don't have a lottery we have stores that sell tickets but
181. 0:17:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript can you explain a little bit further on that absolutely and again with my limited knowledge i
182. 0:17:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I thought that, you know, our great state got a cut of those lottery ticket sales, whether it be Powerball or the scratch offs.
183. 0:17:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not into that either. And if that is not a viable source of income that we could tap into, then it obviously how would we tap into it?
184. 0:17:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm just I'm trying to get I mean, you say lottery. So are you talking about building or having a lottery place here in Clarksville?
185. 0:17:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Is that what you I'm sure? Oh, no, ma'am. I'm saying if I go into my local circle, OK, and I want to buy a lottery ticket and it costs three dollars.
186. 0:18:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Why? Why? Why not make it three dollars and five cents?
187. 0:18:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Or three dollars and one cent, if that is, again, a viable option.
188. 0:18:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not an attorney and I would I would defer if I'm elected that I would probably need to spend a lot of time with the peers on this board,
189. 0:18:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as well as the attorney, making sure that I keep in the left and right limits of what is applicable in this great state and our great city.
190. 0:18:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript OK, thank you. I have one more question.
191. 0:18:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Have you ever participated in any political arena, sit on any political boards, done anything in the community that's involved politics?
192. 0:18:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, ma'am, I have not. Besides when when Miss Deanna published that she had taken the job with Mark Van Epps,
193. 0:18:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that was the first time.
194. 0:18:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I had spoken to or dealt with any political figure and we met that next morning.
195. 0:19:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript God bless her heart. She made time to meet with me at five o'clock in the morning at Dunkin Donuts.
196. 0:19:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I do what? Just to kind of pick her brain to understand what this means.
197. 0:19:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The commitment of time, the commitment of energy, kind of what our community, what her focus was.
198. 0:19:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If that makes sense, ma'am.
199. 0:19:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript For you.
200. 0:19:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah, for you.
201. 0:19:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm going to say this.
202. 0:19:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I appreciate you want to run and I think that's a good thing that you have the desire to do that.
203. 0:19:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm just going to say this.
204. 0:19:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do you know what an ordinance is?
205. 0:19:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript An ordinance? Yes, ma'am.
206. 0:19:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It is a law.
207. 0:19:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript OK.
208. 0:19:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's a what?
209. 0:19:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's a law that this body puts together, ma'am.
210. 0:19:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It becomes law.
211. 0:19:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
212. 0:19:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well, just keep studying.
213. 0:19:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You'll learn.
214. 0:20:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
215. 0:20:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman, you're recognized. Called on: Stacey Streetman
216. 0:20:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
217. 0:20:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript First of all, thank you for your willingness to serve and stand up here in front of the firing squad.
218. 0:20:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You answered one of my questions already in speaking to the previous councilman.
219. 0:20:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But let me ask you, how often or how many meetings other than this past Tuesday night have you attended in the past?
220. 0:20:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Not a lot.
221. 0:20:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript OK.
222. 0:20:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do you watch them online?
223. 0:20:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Within the last week.
224. 0:20:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Within the last week.
225. 0:20:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Actually, within the last two weeks, I've watched more city council meetings than I care to admit.
226. 0:20:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You did a little bit of different binge watching than everybody else during the snow break.
227. 0:20:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, ma'am.
228. 0:20:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript OK.
229. 0:20:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Having watched several different council meetings, what do you feel is one of the most important things that we vote on as a city council?
230. 0:20:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript More recently, it was the unhoused shelter that was being discussed.
231. 0:20:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And the implications of the impact on the downtown and where people need to be and don't need to be.
232. 0:21:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then collectively, overall, I would say infrastructure of our great city.
233. 0:21:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That seems to come up a lot.
234. 0:21:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript OK.
235. 0:21:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then you also mentioned that your number three item would be fiscal responsibility.
236. 0:21:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Where do you feel that we could look at being more fiscally responsible?
237. 0:21:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, ma'am, I am not here.
238. 0:21:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I apologize.
239. 0:21:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not trying to put you on the spot.
240. 0:21:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, no, absolutely.
241. 0:21:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I'm not here to poke anybody in the eye.
242. 0:21:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No.
243. 0:21:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript With my limited knowledge.
244. 0:21:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To be honest with you, I think everything needs to be looked at.
245. 0:21:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I know that there's men and women that sit on this stage that have looked at things.
246. 0:21:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I believe most people have an aperture that is, let's say, at the city of Clarksville, Tennessee sign.
247. 0:21:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript My aperture is slightly jaded.
248. 0:21:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So that, I believe, presents an opportunity to maybe look at things slightly differently.
249. 0:21:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, with respect to everything.
250. 0:21:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Everybody, the work, the hard work that they do on this, in this platform.
251. 0:22:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I didn't mean any disrespect in my question or try to put you on the spot.
252. 0:22:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I just, I was paying attention to what you said to us.
253. 0:22:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, absolutely, ma'am.
254. 0:22:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, thank you very much.
255. 0:22:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, ma'am.
256. 0:22:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Marquis, you're recognized. Called on: Ambar Marquis
257. 0:22:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
258. 0:22:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And thank you for coming up tonight.
259. 0:22:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Going first is always difficult because you just come in blind.
260. 0:22:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I actually have four questions tonight and one potential follow-up.
261. 0:22:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So to start, how do you make decisions when there is no perfect option?
262. 0:22:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just trade.
263. 0:22:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Trade-offs.
264. 0:22:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That is a phenomenal question.
265. 0:22:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think that the constituents of Ward 2, there, what they feel is best.
266. 0:22:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then with the individuals here, what helps the city collectively?
267. 0:22:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And it's not always a Ward 2 wins or Ward 3 wins.
268. 0:22:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's a what's best for the city wins.
269. 0:22:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I was faced with that, again, many times in the military.
270. 0:22:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then at HBI after that with Johnson.
271. 0:22:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We don't know if you get the job position.
272. 0:22:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do you get the job placement assistance?
273. 0:23:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, having to have that tough conversation, my brother.
274. 0:23:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I love you, but you're not that dude or do that.
275. 0:23:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
276. 0:23:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
277. 0:23:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then my second is going to be when you hear a new policy idea, what information do you need before deciding whether you support or oppose it?
278. 0:23:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You said a policy information ma'am?
279. 0:23:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What type of information would you need?
280. 0:23:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript When presented with a new policy idea.
281. 0:23:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So whenever we every month we get presented new things to vote on. So what type of information would you need?
282. 0:23:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To make your decision on how to go about that all of it
283. 0:23:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm a nerd so that I believe the devil's in the details and I would I would
284. 0:23:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Look at my my peers to say hey, this is this is what's on the agenda
285. 0:23:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Don't don't go down road a go down Road B. I
286. 0:23:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript again, sir, I
287. 0:23:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Would probably spend a lot of time with you to make sure I was in the left and the right limits of the confines of
288. 0:23:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The law and what is applicable?
289. 0:23:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Does that kind of answer your question ma'am?
290. 0:24:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah, based on how you would I guess approach it
291. 0:24:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript My third one here is going to be if staff engineers or even consultants present evidence that a commonly held
292. 0:24:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Belief about say traffic parking or even housing was incorrect. How would you approach that as a decision-maker?
293. 0:24:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so what they're presenting to you is
294. 0:24:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript opposed to
295. 0:24:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What is commonly believed?
296. 0:24:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, how would you make a decision whether to accept it or reject it?
297. 0:24:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, that is another great question and not understanding how this works. I would I would probably ask for a I
298. 0:24:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript know a timeout doesn't work but a
299. 0:24:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript recess or
300. 0:24:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Lean to one of my peers and say what do we typically do in a situation like this?
301. 0:24:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I believe it's X Y & Z not a B and C
302. 0:24:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I believe all people deserve respect and we all make mistakes. So
303. 0:24:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know in a form of publicly saying you are wrong. That is that is no bueno
304. 0:24:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think we have an inherent responsibility to give people grace and show them respect
305. 0:25:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But however, you could navigate like sir ma'am. I have a question to maybe try to
306. 0:25:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript steer them and
307. 0:25:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hold they had old data or the data was new or had been revised
308. 0:25:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, and and so from that
309. 0:25:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've seen you can go outside and do your old research, too. So how do you conduct that? I guess
310. 0:25:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How do you look into things in research? Well again, I miss Deanna is an amazing human being
311. 0:25:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I understand that she has a new line of work
312. 0:25:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but
313. 0:25:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript She would be my initial easy button and I know that is not right, but that is honest
314. 0:25:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah, I would probably defer to her and then I've made some connections within this room and I they would be my second and third
315. 0:25:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript opportunities to say hey
316. 0:25:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I
317. 0:25:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Have a question here. Can you mentor? Can you guide me?
318. 0:25:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I don't I don't look like a fool and in a public forum or sitting
319. 0:25:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, and then my last year is going to be think about a street in Clarksville
320. 0:26:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It doesn't matter which one that you believe feels uncomfortable or unsafe for some people
321. 0:26:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Who do you believe struggles the most on those streets and why?
322. 0:26:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Again, I'm biased to my award and I would say any street within two miles of a school
323. 0:26:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript specifically
324. 0:26:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The elementary school that lacks sidewalks and I would initially say our children the traverse on those sidewalks first and then it would be
325. 0:26:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript probably the
326. 0:26:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Those that need assistance and the elderly
327. 0:26:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay. Thank you. Yes, ma'am. Thank you
328. 0:26:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Lovato you recognized Thank You mayor. Thank you so much for being here Called on: Keri Lovato
329. 0:26:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, I just have a few questions this role if you're appointed and it does take a significant amount of time
330. 0:26:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so
331. 0:26:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Realistically, what does your availability look like?
332. 0:26:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And are you able to get up to speed quickly on budget budgets and ordinance and ongoing projects that are coming up?
333. 0:27:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That is a great question
334. 0:27:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would I guess defer back to my military training and the simple simple fact of there is no
335. 0:27:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let me see how cold the water is
336. 0:27:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You jump in the pool and you figure it out
337. 0:27:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because I am unemployed
338. 0:27:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript My time is my own
339. 0:27:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so i get to decide what my schedule looks like and i wouldn't be standing here if i wasn't prepared
340. 0:27:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to make that commitment to this uh i feel like they're people make decisions based on emotion
341. 0:27:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and uh they don't look at the whole picture of what is entailed in that and i did have a
342. 0:27:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in-depth conversation with miss deanna about that and i i do believe that i initially
343. 0:27:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript had her slightly frustrated because i was going through that myself like am i prepared to make
344. 0:27:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this commitment understanding the time that was involved understanding that i have a 10 year old
345. 0:28:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript daughter and uh again i'm going to put myself on blast here she said eric you need to be at this
346. 0:28:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this next meeting and i said miss deanna i appreciate that but i made a commitment to my
347. 0:28:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript daughter and and that is numero uno my daughter would be here tonight but she is sick took her
348. 0:28:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the doctor yesterday but she is excited and and her and i have had to decide what to do
349. 0:28:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and i'm going to put myself on blast here she said eric you need to be at this meeting and
350. 0:28:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i think it's a great opportunity for her to see how city government works
351. 0:28:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as her least favorite subject is history so she's a math nerd and uh again i use that term
352. 0:28:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with the utmost respect and but i i do understand that and it is a it is a commitment um again the
353. 0:28:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the great thing about our great city is everybody wants to help i believe and i there's some some
354. 0:28:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript people on uh this ward that i would love to be a part of and i think that's a great opportunity
355. 0:28:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to lean on and then members of the community that have been extremely involved with city government
356. 0:28:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript up until this point so would i be perfect absolutely not i don't think anybody's perfect
357. 0:29:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript would i give it 110 and just like i would tell my daughter if you gave it 110 and you got to see
358. 0:29:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript well you got to see if you gave 60 you got to see we got a problem so it a level of commitment
359. 0:29:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript absolutely understood that it is uh involved and
360. 0:29:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it is a race to catch up but that's kind of the mantra of uh the organizations that i've been in
361. 0:29:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the military like all right you're a day late and a dollar short you got about 30 minutes to figure
362. 0:29:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it out and i understand it's not that dire but uh the nuts and the bolts interest me very much
363. 0:29:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and after retirement i i really got the opportunity to sit back and look and say what do i really want
364. 0:29:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to do and then again a good friend of mine about a year ago we had this discussion about city
365. 0:29:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript government and i said brother it's not it's not right and then when you know miss deanna decided
366. 0:29:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to leave us i said well this is this is god telling me this is your time let's see what happens
367. 0:30:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i can appreciate that um my last question is when i first got appointed i sat down with the
368. 0:30:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript previous city attorney and he said just remember uh reasonable minds can differ respectfully
369. 0:30:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and so that has disagreements have come up quite a bit since i was
370. 0:30:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript appointed not just with people on this council but with department heads and constituents so
371. 0:30:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when you have these disagreements that are uncomfortable and unpopular how are you going
372. 0:30:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to handle that well so i approach that a little bit differently uh jordan peterson a canadian
373. 0:30:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript psychologist talks about quite a bit about disagreements uh it's important to ensure the
374. 0:30:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript best possible outcome is proven where it becomes bad is when people start to take
375. 0:30:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the
376. 0:30:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript decisions personally if we're all on the same team headed in the same direction i want different
377. 0:30:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript perspectives i want to know why you think my idea is not good because the common ground is we want
378. 0:31:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what's best for this city or whatever x object is right so we should have disagreements it's when
379. 0:31:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it becomes disrespectful that it's a problem or people start to take it personally that it becomes
380. 0:31:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a problem that's that's all i have thank you so much thank you ma'am councilman
381. 0:31:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript shekinah be recognized yes thank you uh mayor sir i have one question for you and um that's to
382. 0:31:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript briefly tell me tell us um where are your borders for your ward you're running for your ward so you
383. 0:31:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript should at least know where that ward is at so can you briefly outline the borders of your ward
384. 0:31:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript yes sir hopefully i get this correct dover road 101st 41a and the the backside escapes me at this
385. 0:31:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript time sir okay that's the only question i have thank you mayor councilman peters you're recognized Called on: Carlos Peters
386. 0:31:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you mr mayor i just have a few questions for you first of all we got several things in common
387. 0:32:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript one of them i'm i'm a veteran also and i used to live at [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] okay so i know where
388. 0:32:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you're coming from there and also we're both familiar with deanna my questions are a little
389. 0:32:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bit different one is where do you stand on private property rights okay that's a i guess i'm slightly
390. 0:32:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript confused i'm not sure i'm not sure i'm not sure i'm not sure i'm not sure i'm not sure i'm not sure
391. 0:32:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript confused can you elaborate slightly you own your you own your home you own your property somebody
392. 0:32:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript wants to come and take it eminent domain where do you stand on that oh again with my limited
393. 0:32:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript understanding of city government my property is my property as long as i'm maintaining property tax
394. 0:32:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript taxes and i'm in accordance with all uh city and and codes i don't understand how that's possible
395. 0:32:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh and again please understand my limited knowledge of how things operate what bluntly
396. 0:32:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what's mine is mine as long as i'm maintaining it the way that i should within accordance of the
397. 0:32:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the city yeah i believe we need to respect each other's rights right no matter what they are
398. 0:33:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript including property rights yes sir so that's that's a big one for me the other one is if you're
399. 0:33:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript appointed to this council do you intend to run for the seat when the election comes up absolutely
400. 0:33:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript absolutely i i think that uh this is a great opportunity because it's in november right and
401. 0:33:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we're in february so i think that's a great opportunity because it's in november right and we're in february so
402. 0:33:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh talked about jumping in the pool well if i don't drown then i'm gonna run again if i don't make it
403. 0:33:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript then we all know the answer to that this that's a great answer my final question is kind of
404. 0:33:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out there a little bit but i kind of try to gauge people of how they they think about certain things
405. 0:33:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so i'm going to ask you how do you feel about abolishing property rights for people who own
406. 0:33:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript their property not paying taxes how do you how do you feel about not paying property taxes
407. 0:33:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know my dad god bless his heart was in the navy you know we can't we can't help everybody
408. 0:34:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right and he used to tell me there's there's three things that you have to do you're you
409. 0:34:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript got to pay your tax or oh i'm going to mess this up hand grenades nuclear weapons and taxes
410. 0:34:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i'm sure mr mr peters you can infer the the first side of that i guess there are things
411. 0:34:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that we have to do uh in in this beautiful journey of life and paying taxes is one of them
412. 0:34:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh is there
413. 0:34:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a process to catch up i'm sure that there is but if if i go outside with no coat on and it's zero
414. 0:34:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript degrees i'm probably going to be cold that is an individual responsibility in my humble opinion
415. 0:34:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that should be taken as such sir okay that's all i've got thank you very much yes sir councilman
416. 0:34:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript streetman thank you mayor um the previous speaker i thought he asked a really good question and i'm
417. 0:34:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to add a little bit of a follow-up to that he asked you if you were selected to this seat
418. 0:34:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript would you running would you run for it later this year my question is going to be if you are
419. 0:35:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not selected to the seat are you going to run for it that is a phenomenal question would i be booboo
420. 0:35:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript lift slightly i'm sure what this at the very least what this is going to cause is for me to get more
421. 0:35:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript involved in ward 2 at the very least if somebody else is selected and they're doing a phenomenal
422. 0:35:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript job
423. 0:35:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript job maybe it would be a great opportunity for me to be their left or right hand individual to learn
424. 0:35:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript more about city government uh if i feel like if i didn't win and i felt like i could do a better
425. 0:35:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript job of course i'm gonna run okay thank you sir yes ma'am thank you mr clonch article two sections
426. 0:35:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript two and three of the city charter spell out the qualifications for a mayor and city council
427. 0:35:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you must be 18 years of age or older citizen of the united states and state of tennessee
428. 0:35:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and have been a resident of the city and the ward or the ward for at least 12 months be qualified
429. 0:35:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to vote in the election in which you are a candidate candidates for council shall also
430. 0:36:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript reside in be qualified to vote in the ward in which they seek election and so on um so i'm
431. 0:36:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript going to ask every every candidate these questions are you at least 18 years of age or older yes sir
432. 0:36:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i am are you a citizen of the united states and state of tennessee
433. 0:36:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript yes sir i am have you been a resident of the ward for the last 12 months yes sir i have are you
434. 0:36:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript qualified to vote in the election in which you are a candidate yes sir i am have you ever been
435. 0:36:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript convicted of a felony no sir all right there's an old saying the eyes are the window to the soul
436. 0:36:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in these days it's not the eyes it's social media so if we were to call up your social media accounts
437. 0:36:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on this floor of the council right now is there anything in those accounts that may cause the
438. 0:36:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript citizens to believe you're
439. 0:36:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript biased for or against any particular group member of the council or employee of this city
440. 0:36:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript no sir all right thank you councilman smith one last time yes ma'am i have one more question for
441. 0:36:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript him you're recognized thank you um when was the last time you voted are you a regular voter um
442. 0:37:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are you i mean if we was to check the records election commission uh are you a regular voter
443. 0:37:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or you just vote periodically or occasionally uh the last election that i voted in was for
444. 0:37:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript presidency in maine that's the last vote you had
445. 0:37:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript your but are you a regular vote voter yes ma'am do you vote all the time yes ma'am so but the last
446. 0:37:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript time you voted was you said for president yes ma'am okay all right thank you thank you mr clonch
447. 0:37:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you i appreciate the opportunity to speak with you guys tonight thank you next candidate
448. 0:37:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is david watson mr watson if you would please come forward give us your name and address
449. 0:37:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and you have five minutes sounds good i'm uh actually just had a name changed on and an ad
450. 0:37:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript option so it's david r of church now i've forwarded you guys the resumes that's why
451. 0:37:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's got a hyphen to it uh but i live over off uh [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] you know one right off of
452. 0:38:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript dover road right across the street from the neighborhood market uh i've been there since
453. 0:38:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript october i was not made aware that you had to live there for 12 months for the
454. 0:38:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript war position i was aware that it was just for carton uh anyhow i 22 years old as you
455. 0:38:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript guys have seen the resume i'm very early on in my political career i'm a firm believer in
456. 0:38:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript setting the tone and going for anything as you can i have a full plate working at the public
457. 0:38:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript family off madison as i've seen many people here as well as many people in our local government
458. 0:38:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript come by uh i'm a full-time college student at austin p university going for political science
459. 0:38:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and a minor in a in philosophy i graduate this december
460. 0:38:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as well as doing uh research projects for dr bernard who should be back here with me
461. 0:38:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i was doing rotc for the college for a better half of two years
462. 0:39:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript unfortunately got injured had to drop out of it however that two years has given me so much
463. 0:39:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript leadership uh experience as well as being in leadership positions ever since i was 14.
464. 0:39:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript getting a job as soon as i was not even 16 years old working at my local movie theater
465. 0:39:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i'm
466. 0:39:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a detroit boy i am a yoggator ambitious i mean i don't think there's
467. 0:39:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript any other 22 year olds who can come up here and say that they talked in front
468. 0:39:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of city council for award position
469. 0:39:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh my main worry right now is the kids that are going hungry at our high schools middle
470. 0:39:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript schools and elementary schools with these schools being shut down a lot of kids who
471. 0:39:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript rely on these school lunches are not going fed uh i am on the executive committee for the montgomery
472. 0:39:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript county democratic party
473. 0:39:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they've been working on making to-go bags for a lot of these children which
474. 0:39:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm trying to get to help a part of however I work the night shifts for the
475. 0:40:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript public setting I spent the better half of last week but a lot of people have
476. 0:40:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the snows that is another problem that I've been trying to help especially over
477. 0:40:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the war to especially in our neighborhoods in between Providence and
478. 0:40:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript over many of our roads were still unsalted or slick with ice even trying
479. 0:40:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to get into my own house I'm slipping almost up to the stairs at this point
480. 0:40:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but thankfully it's a four-wheel four-wheel drive tile so I'll be safe
481. 0:40:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript let's see what else see some other problems I've seen within Clarksville is
482. 0:40:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript obviously the traffic problem usually around five to seven o'clock at night I
483. 0:40:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript will get stuck in traffic if I'm heading home from any kind of meeting I think a
484. 0:40:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript widening of the road or writing of back roads could be beneficial
485. 0:40:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as well as putting sidewalks as the last candidate was talking about when I when
486. 0:40:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript my truck was you know worked on I do walk to and from the neighborhood market
487. 0:41:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the lack of sidewalks was very troubling for me especially with the
488. 0:41:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript snow going on I think there's enough space on the sidelines to be able to
489. 0:41:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript expand a little bit and especially for the kids especially with the ice too
490. 0:41:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because whatever I hadn't heading to work I see the buses coming
491. 0:41:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in a lot of kids walking out but they're having to walk in the streets I
492. 0:41:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript don't say we have some idiot drivers but we have some speed demons that really
493. 0:41:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript need to slow down and watch where they're going but my biggest priority has
494. 0:41:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript been the youth especially when it comes to politics as well I've seen that it's
495. 0:41:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript become a very divisive topic as I'm sure you've all seen and I'm a firm believer
496. 0:41:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in putting aside differences when it comes to helping our community I am a
497. 0:41:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript believer of using love and kindness to do what is right and get things done and
498. 0:41:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript even some of my customers who have been excited that I'm running for this are on
499. 0:42:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the right I'm on the left personally however we will both complain about the
500. 0:42:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript problems we see in Harksville and we put our differences aside left or right you
501. 0:42:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript know what's left or right wing it's one bird we've talked about and I am just
502. 0:42:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript really excited to
503. 0:42:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hopefully bring more people together especially the youth like I have my
504. 0:42:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript generation we have I see a heavy incline in trying to get into politics and
505. 0:42:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript getting more involved I would love to help extend that my plan for after
506. 0:42:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript college is to work as a US government and civics teacher for a local high
507. 0:42:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript school hopefully and one piece of I thank you mister up church your five
508. 0:42:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript minutes is up and let me just correct the record I misspoke it is being a
509. 0:42:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript decision of Pardesal and not your word for twelve months sounds good all right
510. 0:42:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript councilman is you can't have you recognized yes thank you mayor thank you
511. 0:42:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sir for that presentation love the energy for you
512. 0:43:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript yeah but you talked about all all the stuff that you evolved in do you have
513. 0:43:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the time to commit to serving not just on this body and attending the City
514. 0:43:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Council meetings but also to attend the committee meetings in which you may be
515. 0:43:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript assigned to then to go out there and actually interact with your your office
516. 0:43:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript constituents. Do you have that type of time
517. 0:43:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript commitment? One thousand percent, sir.
518. 0:43:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm big on
519. 0:43:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript having my plate full because I'm always
520. 0:43:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hungry to keep things going.
521. 0:43:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And if
522. 0:43:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I get elected into this, I
523. 0:43:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript can easily move some things around, especially
524. 0:43:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when it comes to my job, putting shifts into
525. 0:43:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript coming in mornings, doing
526. 0:43:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript school right afterwards.
527. 0:43:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But this would be my number one priority.
528. 0:43:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's helping my community out.
529. 0:43:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
530. 0:43:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Smith, you're recognized. Called on: Wanda Smith
531. 0:43:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
532. 0:43:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mr. F. Church, for coming forth.
533. 0:43:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It shows me you have a little
534. 0:43:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript carriage to come forth.
535. 0:43:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm going to ask you
536. 0:44:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a couple of the same questions
537. 0:44:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I asked the other gentleman.
538. 0:44:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What would you do to increase the
539. 0:44:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript budget of the city?
540. 0:44:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript One thing that I looked into, this
541. 0:44:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ties hand-in-hand with
542. 0:44:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript widening roads, but looking for
543. 0:44:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript federal grants and TDOT grants
544. 0:44:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript especially could be a great source of income
545. 0:44:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when it comes to expanding
546. 0:44:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript these projects.
547. 0:44:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because obviously less traffic means less
548. 0:44:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript time being stuck in traffic, more time
549. 0:44:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript spending with your family, or at work,
550. 0:44:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or doing whatever you want.
551. 0:44:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But so far, that has been my biggest look
552. 0:44:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript into is federal grants, state grants, and TDOT.
553. 0:44:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
554. 0:44:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Also, I know that you're a college student,
555. 0:44:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and you're at Austin Peay, is that correct?
556. 0:44:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, ma'am.
557. 0:44:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And what are you studying?
558. 0:44:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Political science.
559. 0:44:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Political science.
560. 0:44:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, good.
561. 0:44:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Have you ever served on the political, you know,
562. 0:44:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript committee or group?
563. 0:45:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I sit on the Montgomery County Democratic
564. 0:45:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Party's Executive Committee.
565. 0:45:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've been on there since May of last year,
566. 0:45:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I've been out to as many community events
567. 0:45:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as I possibly can.
568. 0:45:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I help vote, I help figure out what our next steps are,
569. 0:45:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and, yeah.
570. 0:45:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now, your home is from here?
571. 0:45:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're from Tennessee?
572. 0:45:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, ma'am.
573. 0:45:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
574. 0:45:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
575. 0:45:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so you served on the Democratic Committee.
576. 0:45:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Now, what was your title?
577. 0:45:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What did you do?
578. 0:45:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Oh, it's just executive committee member for District 68.
579. 0:45:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There is 10 of us that sit on it.
580. 0:45:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every month we meet on Tuesdays just to go over basically plans
581. 0:45:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for upcoming elections, what we can,
582. 0:45:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mainly what we can do for this city, helping out.
583. 0:45:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript As I mentioned earlier, one of the biggest ones was the to-go
584. 0:45:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript bags for children on top of helping to de-ice a lot
585. 0:45:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of the roads.
586. 0:45:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript As well as getting people unstuck.
587. 0:46:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How would you get money to fix the infrastructure
588. 0:46:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in this city, and what problems do you see
589. 0:46:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that needs to be fixed?
590. 0:46:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript My biggest one has been the massive amount of traffic.
591. 0:46:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Give me one second.
592. 0:46:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I wrote all these down.
593. 0:46:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Another one would be wages, as well as rent.
594. 0:46:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Rents, I think we could tie tax incentives
595. 0:46:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the cost of living here.
596. 0:46:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Personally, I pay $875.75.
597. 0:46:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript For what I'm living at, I live by myself.
598. 0:46:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm able to pay for it just by working near 30 hours a week
599. 0:46:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at Publix, as well as going to school full time.
600. 0:46:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 22-year-old, that's a lot.
601. 0:46:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I can't imagine some of these kids
602. 0:46:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript having to either stay on campus or staying at their parents'
603. 0:46:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript house still.
604. 0:46:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've been fortunate enough to have a job that allows me to,
605. 0:46:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as well as doing all the various activities
606. 0:46:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that I do outside of it.
607. 0:46:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Another one would be, let's see, flood prevention. That has been
608. 0:46:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a big one that I've seen.
609. 0:46:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I have a friend who lives downtown near the second lofts.
610. 0:47:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Every time it rains, his apartment floods,
611. 0:47:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and they have concrete floors, which is super slick.
612. 0:47:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've been looking into water pumps and figuring out how to better
613. 0:47:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript prepare our city for any kind of rain that comes,
614. 0:47:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript especially during the summer, summer times.
615. 0:47:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
616. 0:47:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So do you think that we have enough sidewalks in our communities where
617. 0:47:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you live?
618. 0:47:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm saying Ward 2.
619. 0:47:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, ma'am.
620. 0:47:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do not believe you do.
621. 0:47:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What problems do you see that are happening in Ward 2
622. 0:47:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that you would like to fix?
623. 0:47:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Mainly the sidewalks right now to watch out for the kids.
624. 0:47:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I think, I don't want to say putting more police
625. 0:47:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript around the high schools, but putting up more lights,
626. 0:47:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript especially, so we don't have to take resources away
627. 0:47:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript from the police department.
628. 0:47:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Putting up lights, I've seen on the college campus
629. 0:47:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on crosswalks, they have these giant sensors and giant flood
630. 0:47:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript lights.
631. 0:47:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So whenever somebody walks across, especially at night,
632. 0:48:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that lights them up and people can see it.
633. 0:48:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think that would be a great addition to put throughout the city as well,
634. 0:48:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as well as Ward 2.
635. 0:48:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Why do you want to see police at high school?
636. 0:48:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, they already have the officers in the school.
637. 0:48:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So why do you need the police around the school?
638. 0:48:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What's the reason?
639. 0:48:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Oh, I misspoke.
640. 0:48:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I meant to focus more on that crosswalk and keeping it safe.
641. 0:48:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'd much rather keep our SROs and our police officers out there.
642. 0:48:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean, in regards to traffic and keeping our city safe, yeah, sorry.
643. 0:48:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I misspoke earlier.
644. 0:48:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
645. 0:48:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
646. 0:48:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
647. 0:48:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Members, I know we've got six more candidates to get through.
648. 0:48:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So let me just ask you to take one turn asking questions of the candidates.
649. 0:48:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
650. 0:48:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Anyway, do your best.
651. 0:48:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Marquis, you're recognized. Called on: Ambar Marquis
652. 0:48:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
653. 0:48:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I have the same questions as the previous candidates.
654. 0:48:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So how do you feel about that?
655. 0:48:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How do you make decisions when there are no perfect options, only tradeoffs?
656. 0:49:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I ask for advice.
657. 0:49:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've got personal connections with the heads of the political science department as well
658. 0:49:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as the military science department.
659. 0:49:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They've given me the best advice I've ever had.
660. 0:49:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In terms of that, if there's a, I need a decision right now, I look at all the facts.
661. 0:49:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I take a utilitarian approach to it and figure out what creates the most benefit for whatever
662. 0:49:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript problem I'm trying to solve.
663. 0:49:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
664. 0:49:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then when you hear a new policy idea, what information do you need before deciding
665. 0:49:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whether you support or oppose it?
666. 0:49:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would need to know who this is helping and who this is hurting.
667. 0:49:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And depending on if one side's going to be hurting more than the other or one side's
668. 0:49:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not benefiting versus one side is, that is how I make my most decision or how I make
669. 0:49:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript most decisions.
670. 0:49:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
671. 0:49:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then if staff, engineers or consultants present evidence, what is the best way to
672. 0:50:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript make a decision?
673. 0:50:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would trust what they're saying.
674. 0:50:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, as someone who is not an engineer or in those fields, I trust the experts full with
675. 0:50:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript as much as I can.
676. 0:50:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, as I said, I get my advice from the department chair of political science when it comes to
677. 0:50:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript anything politics wise, including helping with preparing for this.
678. 0:50:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, but I'm going to trust what they're saying.
679. 0:50:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would trust what they're saying.
680. 0:50:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would look into how many people are saying the same thing.
681. 0:50:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If there's a consensus that I will go with what they're saying.
682. 0:50:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
683. 0:50:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then lastly is think about a street in Clarksville that feels uncomfortable or unsafe
684. 0:50:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for some people who struggles the most on those streets and why for me at least I've
685. 0:50:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript seen the most with a Dover road and time I'm going to and from work or to and from school.
686. 0:50:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I see people on the sides having to walk through the grass.
687. 0:50:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Especially at this time, everything's super slick, super icy.
688. 0:51:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I fall in just trying to walk over to the Walmart to, uh, but besides that it would
689. 0:51:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript be near any school, especially goods.
690. 0:51:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
691. 0:51:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
692. 0:51:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Lovato.
693. 0:51:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're recognized.
694. 0:51:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, mayor.
695. 0:51:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, thank you so much for being here.
696. 0:51:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, have you spoken to Ms. McLaughlin, um, and you know, just gotten feedback on what
697. 0:51:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the constituents have been telling her, you know, what their concerns are.
698. 0:51:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And what they're saying, I have not talked to her before, um, that regards, I have talked
699. 0:51:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to my community members that live throughout, whether that's in my neighborhood or local
700. 0:51:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript businesses nearby.
701. 0:51:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, that's where I get a lot of my, like, what, what do we need to do for this ward?
702. 0:51:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, that's where I get my information from, um, like I asked the previous applicant, this
703. 0:51:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript role does require a significant amount of time with you being a college student and
704. 0:51:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript working 30 hours.
705. 0:51:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A week.
706. 0:51:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What is your availability realistically look like, and are you able to get up to speed
707. 0:52:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript quickly?
708. 0:52:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would a hundred percent be up to speed.
709. 0:52:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, one of my biggest, uh, uh, traits is I'm very adaptable with a lot of situations.
710. 0:52:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If I do get appointed to this ward, that would just be shifting, uh, work hours around, uh,
711. 0:52:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to be able to make it to every meeting on top of the outside, uh, community events that
712. 0:52:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we do as well.
713. 0:52:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I would a hundred percent be able to.
714. 0:52:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yeah.
715. 0:52:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do this job.
716. 0:52:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Last question.
717. 0:52:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How do you handle disagreements, whether it's on the council floor or department heads
718. 0:52:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or constituents when it's uncomfortable and unpopular?
719. 0:52:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, it, it really depends if we're getting into a spouting match, I'll say, let's pause
720. 0:52:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this right now, table it, change the subject.
721. 0:52:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, another one would be, uh, calming.
722. 0:52:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's another big thing I see in politics, especially younger, uh, in this generation,
723. 0:52:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we.
724. 0:52:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we do not see what is sitting in front of us.
725. 0:53:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Our differences, whether it's politically or our own motivations, we can put those aside
726. 0:53:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript when it comes to figuring out what is best for this community.
727. 0:53:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like I was talking to a friend about the public school system and I was like, you know what?
728. 0:53:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We both have very different ideas.
729. 0:53:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It would be a great idea just to come together and workshop something that would work best
730. 0:53:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for everybody.
731. 0:53:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Right.
732. 0:53:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's all I have.
733. 0:53:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you so much.
734. 0:53:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you so much.
735. 0:53:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Peters, you're recognized. Called on: Carlos Peters
736. 0:53:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hello.
737. 0:53:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How you doing?
738. 0:53:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Hey, good.
739. 0:53:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Nice to see you here.
740. 0:53:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Nice to see you.
741. 0:53:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, I got just a couple of questions.
742. 0:53:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We, I don't want to labor this too much, but one of them is, do you support our police
743. 0:53:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript men and women in the city of Clarksville?
744. 0:53:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir.
745. 0:53:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do.
746. 0:53:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've asked them.
747. 0:53:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's gotten pulled over.
748. 0:53:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript They're super nice individuals.
749. 0:53:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I love them.
750. 0:53:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've been able to tour the jail, the old and new one really nice people.
751. 0:53:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I love them.
752. 0:53:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've.
753. 0:53:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've worked for police and law enforcement as well as firefighters and military.
754. 0:54:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so they hold a special place in my heart.
755. 0:54:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think something that we should do is one, give them better mental health, uh, one training
756. 0:54:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and resources.
757. 0:54:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's very stressful job.
758. 0:54:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I can't imagine having to do that.
759. 0:54:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Having to putting, you know, putting your life out on the line every day, even just
760. 0:54:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for a traffic stop, like my brake light, it's stressful and they got my support.
761. 0:54:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's good to hear in this day and age dangerous, dangerous occupation for those, those individuals.
762. 0:54:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just a other question I want to ask Clarksville is growing and we're growing leaps and bounds,
763. 0:54:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right?
764. 0:54:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So do you believe Clarksville's growth needs to go more outward or upward?
765. 0:54:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript One of both outward in terms of, uh, building more spaces when it comes to housing people,
766. 0:54:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript especially.
767. 0:54:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Cause that would also, uh, decrease, I think it would decrease if not stabilize rent as
768. 0:54:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript well.
769. 0:54:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If we have more, uh, buildings pushing outward, uh, I think that might be congest too, uh,
770. 0:55:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript especially the roads.
771. 0:55:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Cause that means we're going to be taking more back roads.
772. 0:55:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like I know when I'm going, uh, past Riverside and second, I'll take that left back road
773. 0:55:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just to not hit all that traffic.
774. 0:55:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I think building outward, especially, uh, like downtown type spaces, I think that'd
775. 0:55:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript be a great idea.
776. 0:55:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
777. 0:55:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
778. 0:55:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman.
779. 0:55:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're recognized.
780. 0:55:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, mayor.
781. 0:55:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Um, because I liked this question earlier, if you were picked to fill this vacancy, do
782. 0:55:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you plan on running?
783. 0:55:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Oh, a hundred percent.
784. 0:55:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You are not picked.
785. 0:55:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do you plan on running?
786. 0:55:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A hundred percent.
787. 0:55:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I, the plan before, uh, uh, ooh, far center, uh, mixed McLaughlin, uh, resigned.
788. 0:55:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I was planning on running for the November election.
789. 0:55:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This was last year during summer.
790. 0:55:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I was planning on running for the November election.
791. 0:55:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's a minimum of eight of a quarter.
792. 0:55:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've been set on that goal ever since, and this just pushes it up here.
793. 0:55:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
794. 0:55:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How many councilmen at council meetings have you attended?
795. 0:56:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I, unfortunately, I'm not being able to make any, I worked in the night shifts and barely
796. 0:56:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript was able to make it to any of the executive meetings that Tuesdays and Sundays were the
797. 0:56:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript only two days that I've had off or was two days and Thursdays until we switched meetings.
798. 0:56:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Uh, but I, I do try to watch the videos on my lunch breaks on those days.
799. 0:56:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So you ought to do that.
800. 0:56:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript watch them regularly? Not really, I try to. We don't get long lunch breaks. Okay, and what do
801. 0:56:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you feel is the most important thing that we vote on? So far, oh, zoning, yeah, zoning has been a
802. 0:56:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript pretty big one, especially in terms of school zonings, because as someone who's friends with
803. 0:56:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a lot of student teachers, and starting to with teachers in general, they've been more worried
804. 0:56:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript about where we're headed in terms of how many kids are going to any high school, as well as the
805. 0:56:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript amount of money allocated. I know this isn't a school board, but zoning in general, as well as
806. 0:57:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the like billing zonings, because school zoning would probably be school board. Sorry, everything's
807. 0:57:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript getting in the funnel right now. Yeah, that was it. Okay, thank you. Sorry. Thank you. Article 2,
808. 0:57:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sections 2 and 3 of the Clarksville City Charter spell out the qualifications of a mayor and a city
809. 0:57:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript council candidate. You must be 18 years of age or older, citizen of the United States, state of
810. 0:57:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Tennessee, and a resident of the ward in which you want to represent and be qualified to vote in the
811. 0:57:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript election in which you are a candidate. Candidates for council shall also reside and be qualified to
812. 0:57:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript vote in the ward in which they seek election, and so on. So I'm going to ask you, are you at least
813. 0:57:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 18 years of age or older? Yes, sir. Are you a citizen of the United States and the state of
814. 0:57:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Tennessee? Yes, sir.
815. 0:57:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Are you a resident of ward 2? Yes, sir. Are you qualified to vote in the election in which you're
816. 0:57:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a candidate? Yes, sir. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? No, sir. There's an old saying,
817. 0:57:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the eyes are the window of the soul. These days it appears that social media are the window to the
818. 0:58:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript soul. If you were to call up, if we were to call up your social media accounts on the council floor
819. 0:58:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right now, is there anything in those accounts that would cause the citizens of this city to
820. 0:58:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript believe you're biased for or against any particular group, member of the council,
821. 0:58:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or an employee of the city? Not groups or anything like that, but maybe in terms of
822. 0:58:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like laws or passing things, more than likely. But even then, any decision I make is unbiased,
823. 0:58:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I look through it from a third eye. That's why I ask everybody about their opinions first.
824. 0:58:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, thank you. Thank you, Mr. Upchurch. Thank you so much. Next is Ross St. Louis. Mr. St. Louis,
825. 0:58:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you would, give us your name and address, and you have five minutes.
826. 0:58:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've been a member in Clarksville, Tennessee since 2006. My address is [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time],
827. 0:59:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I have lived there my majority of my time here in Clarksville. So I moved here in 2006,
828. 0:59:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not knowing what came, what was going to be here at Clarksville, but things have definitely grown
829. 0:59:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a whole lot since then.
830. 0:59:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm a retired firefighter, EMT. I'm a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
831. 0:59:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I am also one of the members of Woodlawn Estates Neighborhood Watch Group.
832. 0:59:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It is one of the largest groups here in Clarksville. We have well over a thousand
833. 0:59:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript members in our group alone. And what I see myself as, is I see myself as a servant.
834. 0:59:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Not just a servant of my household, my church.
835. 0:59:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I see myself as a servant of my neighborhood. I have a wife and I have a son. My wife is
836. 1:00:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a Clarksville native. She has lived here her entire life. And it was a change, because
837. 1:00:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I came from North Carolina, lived there for 17 years, and when I moved here, it was definitely
838. 1:00:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a change. The military did not bring me here. I was not in the Army. I was in the Marine
839. 1:00:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Corps.
840. 1:00:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But my brother-in-law, he was a soldier. He was a soldier. He was a soldier. He was a
841. 1:00:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript soldier. My brother-in-law was in the Army. That's how I ended up here in Clarksville.
842. 1:00:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I said I was a retired firefighter EMT. I also work for Dash 10 Media, which is, sorry,
843. 1:00:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a little nervous, which we do a lot of postings about different things that happen here in
844. 1:00:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the city of Clarksville. Through that group, I have also been a work hand-in-hand with
845. 1:00:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript our Clarksville Police Officers, Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, Clarksville
846. 1:01:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Fire and Rescue, volunteers throughout the entire county, and with Montgomery County
847. 1:01:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript EMS. I know a lot of people in this city. I know a lot of people that work for the city.
848. 1:01:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And one thing I can tell you that they will tell about me is that I am a very helpful
849. 1:01:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript person, that I do have the servant heart, that one thing above all else, I'm a person.
850. 1:01:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript else is that I want my neighborhood to be safe. I want my neighborhood to be growing. And I want my
851. 1:01:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript neighborhood to be, I want my neighborhood to be the best. And that's just how I am. And I'm sure
852. 1:01:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript each of you also represent your neighborhoods, that you want them to be the best. And I think
853. 1:01:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript together we can all work together to make that, to make the city of Clarksville the best. So
854. 1:01:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I talked about my servant, being the servant. This past couple of weeks has been a little
855. 1:02:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript difficult in a lot of our people here in Clarksville with this snow and ice. Originally
856. 1:02:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I was born in northern New York. This snow and ice doesn't bother me a whole lot.
857. 1:02:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But it's still a lot different being down here in the south. It's a lot different. But I've been
858. 1:02:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out shoveling driveways. I've been out salting people's driveways. I've been out shoveling
859. 1:02:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript driveways, their sidewalks, everything else. I've been out there doing it. I can't do it all
860. 1:02:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because I do have back problems, but I do what I can. And that's what I think what everyone who
861. 1:02:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript represents their council does, is they do what they can. And I believe, one of my first and
862. 1:02:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript foremost things that I believe in transparency. When we talk about things that have happened
863. 1:02:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript throughout the city, I believe that we believe that,
864. 1:02:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript everyone should be informed, everyone should be in the know of what's going on in our city.
865. 1:03:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've been out there giving out supplies to our first responders. I was out at District 1 CPD
866. 1:03:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript office on Cunningham Lane, both Sunday night and Monday night, handing out hand warmers to our
867. 1:03:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript first responders. I went out to each of the fire districts and gave them hand warmers. I've been
868. 1:03:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript out to EMS buildings.
869. 1:03:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Our first responders are that. They are the first responders. And if they can't be the first one out
870. 1:03:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there, then it's going to be difficult for them. They've got to stay warm. So I've been out there
871. 1:03:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript doing that. And thank you, Mr. St. Louis. Councilman Smith, you're recognized. All right. Called on: Wanda Smith
872. 1:03:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Mr. Lewis, for coming forth and wanting to be a St. Louis person for
873. 1:03:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Ward 2. What do you see are the problems in your ward, Ward 2?
874. 1:04:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What kind of problems I see in the neighborhood is that there are, sidewalks has been another big
875. 1:04:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thing that's been talked about quite a bit here. But I also see that traffic is problems because
876. 1:04:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if anything else, our children need to be safe when they're going to school. Like I said, I have
877. 1:04:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a son. He does not walk to school, but my wife does take him to school and he does ride the buses
878. 1:04:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript home.
879. 1:04:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The city I grew up in, I had to walk to school. I walked to school in four feet of snow. It's a little bit difficult, but
880. 1:04:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript sidewalks is definitely one of the biggest problems that we have in the neighborhood.
881. 1:04:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that's the only problem you see. I'm sorry? That's the only problem you see and you know about, sidewalks, right?
882. 1:04:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, ma'am. I know about a lot of different problems. Okay, tell me enough. Give me two more.
883. 1:04:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Lafayette Road and Charlemagne Boulevard. There was an accident there a couple of weeks ago.
884. 1:04:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Where it used to have a flashing yellow light on the Lafayette side and a flashing red light on the Charlemagne side.
885. 1:05:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That was taken down in that accident, unfortunately. Thankfully, the people there weren't injured too badly, but that
886. 1:05:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript intersection is a huge problem for a lot of the residents in our ward. Is that intersection. Now, I spoke with Miss Deanna about it a couple years ago.
887. 1:05:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And one thing that we had talked about was we wanted to do a full traffic light there. Because a whole lot of people just run right through that intersection and they don't stop.
888. 1:05:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And it's a huge problem. And I would say, I would say that we have some problems, but nothing that isn't handled by our first responders.
889. 1:06:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, good. Thank you. Are you a regular voter? Yes, ma'am.
890. 1:06:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, you vote all the time? Yes, ma'am.
891. 1:06:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, good. Now, I'm going to ask you the same question I asked the other two, or three. How would you increase the city budget?
892. 1:06:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would think one thing that our previous speaker just talked about was grants. Grants are definitely a big thing that we definitely need to look into more,
893. 1:06:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript especially when it comes more towards the sidewalks problems. There's a lot of grants out there that I think we can definitely get into.
894. 1:06:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to get those sidewalks built. You know one in particular?
895. 1:06:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The one through, there's one through the T-DOT that we can get that is, I don't know all the details.
896. 1:06:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do we have to match it? If we have to match it?
897. 1:06:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I believe it's, I think it's 50-50, but I think there is some wiggle room on it.
898. 1:07:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And what other way? I said three ways, please.
899. 1:07:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Three ways what? Three ways, how can you increase the city budget?
900. 1:07:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript To be honest, I'm still kind of new to the, new to the budget.
901. 1:07:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript political side there's still a lot of things I'm learning I'm always a
902. 1:07:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript dedicated learner so I would definitely be speaking out to different council
903. 1:07:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript members you know different all sorts of different people trying to find ways
904. 1:07:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that we can increase our budget without harming our harming our citizens okay
905. 1:07:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you say that you were retired firefighter we're from the last place I
906. 1:07:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript volunteered at was Woodlawn Fire Department yes you work today no ma'am I
907. 1:07:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript don't I have too many back problems and you said something about let me see you
908. 1:08:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript said you wanted to make your neighborhood safe how would you make it
909. 1:08:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript safe and you want it to be the best how would you make it safe safer would be
910. 1:08:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript definitely working with Clarksville Police Department to help slow down our
911. 1:08:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript traffic
912. 1:08:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because Wooddale Drive is 20 miles per hour they fly up and down Wooddale Drive
913. 1:08:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they fly down what RS Bradley I would be working side by side with Clarksville PD
914. 1:08:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript helping there be more patrols in the neighborhood to help slow people down
915. 1:08:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because speeding is one of the biggest issues in the city so that's the major
916. 1:08:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript problem yes ma'am see in your neighborhood what is one of the hardest
917. 1:08:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript decision you had to make when you sit on a board
918. 1:08:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and you want it to be fair and you wanted to be fewer and you know that the
919. 1:08:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript committee was not fair but you want it to be fair what is one of the hardest
920. 1:09:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript decisions you have to make that's a very good question I would one of the
921. 1:09:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hardest decisions I've ever made in my life was what I wanted to do with my
922. 1:09:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript life when I got out of the Marine Corps and that was to move here at Clarksville
923. 1:09:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript talking about thoughts in the community was the community you sitting on the
924. 1:09:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript board for community and you know they're trying to make a decision whether to let me give an
925. 1:09:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript example give money to one one part of the district versus another and you knew that the
926. 1:09:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript maybe the low income needed the money but they wanted to give the money more to the
927. 1:09:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript other side okay and but you wanted to be with the group so how did you what kind of decision
928. 1:09:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that you make to be fair to be fair I would see both sides of it I would look more at
929. 1:09:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what the board would be looking at why they feel that they would need to give the money
930. 1:10:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to someone else instead of the people who I think that but I would question you know
931. 1:10:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what can we do is there another way that we can work on you know helping both sides it's
932. 1:10:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not just about just one side or the other there's there's but the other side didn't
933. 1:10:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript need it
934. 1:10:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but the other side didn't need it
935. 1:10:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so how would you reverse the curse I would still look for ways to find out find that
936. 1:10:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript middle ground because there's just there's there's over there's always there's always
937. 1:10:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript ways around everything how would you approach it I would talk about I would talk to the
938. 1:10:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript different board members to find out what's what can we do to help both sides
939. 1:10:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript okay okay I think that's all I have for you thank you councilman Lovato you recognized Called on: Keri Lovato
940. 1:10:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you mayor thank you so much for being here have you had an opportunity to speak
941. 1:11:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to miss McLaughlin recently and get feedback on the concerns of the ward and what she hears
942. 1:11:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript from the constituents not just in one neighborhood but not not particularly getting the concerns
943. 1:11:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of the neighborhood because you just weren't able to hear anything and she's probably not
944. 1:11:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh and no disrespect to miss deanna because i love her to death she's a she's a really great
945. 1:11:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript lady but i like you said i managed the woodlawn estates neighborhood watch group which includes
946. 1:11:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript all of ward two everything that's in woodlawn estates is in ward two so i already hear a lot of
947. 1:11:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript concerns that our citizens have one thing that we've always talked about was speeding
948. 1:11:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and this role does require significant time uh with meetings how realistically how is your
949. 1:11:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript availability and what's your plan on getting up to speed quickly i have an open availability
950. 1:11:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript my uh my my gig with dash 10 media is um as needed my my first my first uh concern would be to my
951. 1:12:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript citizens okay um last question have you ever
952. 1:12:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um
953. 1:12:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript changed your position on an issue after you learned more and how did you communicate that
954. 1:12:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to your peers on your reasoning for changing your mind absolutely i am i am i can definitely
955. 1:12:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript change my mind with somebody if somebody shows me the evidence that shows that this is the right
956. 1:12:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript way to do something this is the right way to do it this is not the right way to do it
957. 1:12:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so if i have changed my mind on on some of those things um as long as i'm able to do it
958. 1:12:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because i think that as long as they're showing the proper evidence you know the the facts
959. 1:12:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript wouldn't matter um and if i if i were to communicate that i would show them the same exact stuff
960. 1:12:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know why did why am i changing my stance here why am i changing my stance there i i
961. 1:13:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript definitely would uh show them the facts and show them why i'm changing my thoughts that's
962. 1:13:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript all i have thank you mayor thank you councilman brown you recognized thank you mayor uh mr. Called on: Jimmy Brown
963. 1:13:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript st louis uh mr.
964. 1:13:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript us as you referred to a little bit earlier uh with the dash 10 and being very active on social media
965. 1:13:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript yes sir you mentioned about talking about keeping the people in the know let's be your constituents
966. 1:13:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there are times where you may have information that doesn't need to be put out that is
967. 1:13:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript confidential and being a part of media so much how would you approach that of you know having to keep
968. 1:13:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript some things quiet until there's an official time until there's an official release that's one thing
969. 1:13:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like uh like certain things i've learned doing different uh you know different responses for
970. 1:14:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript like you know an incident with cpd you know if there's something that i know that i have
971. 1:14:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript know that should be relayed but i can't relay it yet because i haven't had a professional release i
972. 1:14:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript hold on to that um i don't release anything if i don't have the facts to back it up okay because
973. 1:14:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there could be times where you may get an email ahead of time before a press release is put out
974. 1:14:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript right and then you know having to wait for the official press release right you know just
975. 1:14:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's a fine line there absolutely
976. 1:14:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript absolutely i agree i mean there there is and and you know i've talked back and forth
977. 1:14:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with different uh groups within cpd you know you know we've talked about you know what things can
978. 1:14:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript be released and what things can't and if there's something that can't be released i don't release it
979. 1:14:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript all right that's all i have thank you yes sir councilman marquis you're recognized Called on: Ambar Marquis
980. 1:14:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thank you mayor and thank you mr st louis i same four questions
981. 1:15:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript how do you make decisions when there is no perfect option only trade-offs
982. 1:15:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i go down the list by
983. 1:15:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what is best first, and then based on, you know, different people who I talk to,
984. 1:15:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if they feel more strongly towards something,
985. 1:15:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I always gather everything I possibly can about different things before I make that decision.
986. 1:15:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, thank you.
987. 1:15:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then second, when you hear a new policy idea,
988. 1:15:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript what information do you need before deciding whether you support or oppose it?
989. 1:15:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I need all the facts first.
990. 1:15:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript First, the facts about it I've got to have.
991. 1:15:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then if I can't get those facts, I talk with my peers
992. 1:15:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I find out everything I possibly can.
993. 1:15:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I gather all the evidence first before I make that informed decision.
994. 1:15:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
995. 1:15:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If staff, engineers, or consultants presented evidence that a commonly held belief
996. 1:15:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript about traffic, parking, or housing was incorrect,
997. 1:15:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript how would you approach that as a decision maker?
998. 1:16:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would defer to the people.
999. 1:16:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Who?
1000. 1:16:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Who are the experts in those areas of fields?
1001. 1:16:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And then, you know, once I see what they're saying to me,
1002. 1:16:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would go based on what they say.
1003. 1:16:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
1004. 1:16:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And lastly, think about a street in Clarksville that feels uncomfortable
1005. 1:16:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or unsafe for some people.
1006. 1:16:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Who struggles the most on that street and why?
1007. 1:16:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would say in my ward alone, Lafayette Road is probably one of the more roads
1008. 1:16:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that is kind of iffy on because there are different,
1009. 1:16:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you know, different hills and stuff and there's, you know,
1010. 1:16:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript where we had a caution light taken out there.
1011. 1:16:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What was the second part?
1012. 1:16:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Who struggles the most on that street and why?
1013. 1:16:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Definitely the people who walk to and from school,
1014. 1:16:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript especially those walking to Northwest and those who,
1015. 1:16:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript because there's not a whole lot of sidewalks there.
1016. 1:16:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
1017. 1:16:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
1018. 1:17:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Streetman, you're recognized. Called on: Stacey Streetman
1019. 1:17:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
1020. 1:17:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think you are.
1021. 1:17:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've already asked this and I apologize if I missed the answer to the question,
1022. 1:17:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I believe the council person from Ward 12 asked,
1023. 1:17:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript after you made the decision to be appointed to this position,
1024. 1:17:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript did you talk to Councilman McLaughlin about the job?
1025. 1:17:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Oh, yes, definitely.
1026. 1:17:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've talked with Ms. Deanna a few times about it and she's, you know,
1027. 1:17:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript she's relayed to me, you know, everything that's been involved with it.
1028. 1:17:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so she's kept me well informed.
1029. 1:17:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
1030. 1:17:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I apologize if I missed that.
1031. 1:17:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Sure.
1032. 1:17:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Answer.
1033. 1:17:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Also, as was asked earlier, if you are selected to this seat,
1034. 1:17:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript do you plan on running for it later this year?
1035. 1:17:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript 100%.
1036. 1:17:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Absolutely.
1037. 1:17:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If you're not selected to this position, are you planning on running for it?
1038. 1:17:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And do you attend council meetings?
1039. 1:17:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't attend them in person regularly because, you know,
1040. 1:17:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I spend a lot of time with my family at home during this time,
1041. 1:18:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I do watch them online.
1042. 1:18:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
1043. 1:18:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And what do you feel is the most important thing that this council votes on?
1044. 1:18:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Zoning.
1045. 1:18:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because that takes up a lot of the council time is the zoning of how we
1046. 1:18:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript different zones and, you know, switching from residential to commercial
1047. 1:18:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or, you know, just different.
1048. 1:18:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
1049. 1:18:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, sir.
1050. 1:18:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I appreciate it.
1051. 1:18:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Chikina, you're recognized.
1052. 1:18:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
1053. 1:18:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir.
1054. 1:18:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not going to ask you about time because that's already been,
1055. 1:18:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's already been addressed, but I do have a question for you.
1056. 1:18:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Reference some of the things you alluded to regarding judgment and being fair.
1057. 1:18:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir.
1058. 1:18:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You represent the constituents.
1059. 1:18:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript A developer wants to put a mass development for apartments in there.
1060. 1:18:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're probably not going to have any constituents that's going to be in favor of that.
1061. 1:18:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
1062. 1:18:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So you said you're all about listening to both sides and being fair.
1063. 1:19:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So how would you approach us?
1064. 1:19:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You said zoning is a big situation like that, and that's a very realistic situation,
1065. 1:19:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and it happens a lot, right?
1066. 1:19:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You said zoning is a big thing, and it is.
1067. 1:19:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So what is your take on that?
1068. 1:19:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if I felt that it would benefit our community to have those apartments there available to,
1069. 1:19:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript let's just say if they were low-income apartments,
1070. 1:19:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would definitely support something like that because I'm not a rich person.
1071. 1:19:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not.
1072. 1:19:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not.
1073. 1:19:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not well-off or anything, but I know that a lot of people don't like to see apartments,
1074. 1:19:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I feel that there are certain times when it's needed.
1075. 1:19:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Clarksville is the fastest-growing city.
1076. 1:19:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, we're growing, and we've got to make room for people,
1077. 1:19:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and sometimes you do have to make the hard decision.
1078. 1:19:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
1079. 1:19:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
1080. 1:20:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mr. St. Louis.
1081. 1:20:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Article 2, Sections 2 and 3 of the Clarksville Charter.
1082. 1:20:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Spell out the qualifications of a mayor and city council candidate.
1083. 1:20:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You must be 18 years of age or older, citizen of the United States and the state of Tennessee,
1084. 1:20:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and have been a resident of the city and in the ward,
1085. 1:20:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and be qualified to vote in the election in which you're a candidate.
1086. 1:20:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I'm going to ask you, are you at least 18 years of age or older?
1087. 1:20:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir.
1088. 1:20:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Are you a citizen of the United States and the state of Tennessee?
1089. 1:20:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir.
1090. 1:20:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Are you a resident of Ward 2?
1091. 1:20:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir.
1092. 1:20:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Are you qualified to vote in the election in which you are a candidate?
1093. 1:20:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, sir.
1094. 1:20:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Have you ever been convicted?
1095. 1:20:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, sir.
1096. 1:20:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There's an old saying, the eyes are the window of the soul,
1097. 1:20:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and social media these days are the window to many people's soul.
1098. 1:20:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If we were to call up your social media account on this council floor tonight,
1099. 1:20:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is there anything in those accounts that may cause the citizens to believe
1100. 1:20:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that you're biased for or against a particular group, member of the council, or employee of this city?
1101. 1:20:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If I'm biased towards any group, it's definitely towards our first responders,
1102. 1:21:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I feel that they need our support.
1103. 1:21:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
1104. 1:21:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mr. St. Louis.
1105. 1:21:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right, next up we have Jeremy Wright and Deanna Shepard is on deck.
1106. 1:21:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So, Mr. Wright, if you would give us your name and address, and you have five minutes.
1107. 1:21:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Good evening, everyone.
1108. 1:21:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Jeremy Wright.
1109. 1:21:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript My address is [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time], Clarksville, Tennessee, 37042.
1110. 1:21:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript First of all, thank you for allowing me to have this opportunity to speak before all of you on this council.
1111. 1:21:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I am a lifelong resident of Tennessee.
1112. 1:21:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I grew up in Murfreesboro and Nashville, and my family and I chose to put down roots here in Clarksville in 2018.
1113. 1:21:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That was definitely one of the best decisions of my life.
1114. 1:21:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript My wife, Jasmine, and I are raising our son here.
1115. 1:21:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript He turned four a couple months ago, so definitely seeing the dividends pay off.
1116. 1:22:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I am here tonight because I believe that Ward 2 deserves a representative who is both invested in the community,
1117. 1:22:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and has the ability to be mindful both physically and about the community,
1118. 1:22:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript especially with this high growth period.
1119. 1:22:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I spent a lot of my career in positions that require a lot of knowledge and a lot of coalition building,
1120. 1:22:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a lot of bringing together parties with differing opinions.
1121. 1:22:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I do hold an MBA.
1122. 1:22:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I am currently finishing up a master's in education that should be completed hopefully by the summer semester.
1123. 1:22:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Fingers crossed that the class is available.
1124. 1:22:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Right now I do work at Nashville State Community College in the financial aid department.
1125. 1:23:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I do deal with the hard reality of economics and fiscal awareness every day.
1126. 1:23:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I do deal with the hard reality of economics and fiscal awareness every day.
1127. 1:23:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript main job is to help guide students and parents and families through a lot of these complex
1128. 1:23:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript funding systems. I have to be a proponent for the student. I have to be able to help guide
1129. 1:23:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript them into stretching every available dollar to ensure that it's used appropriately and in the
1130. 1:23:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript best manner. I hope that I have the opportunity to bring that mindset here. We have to be good
1131. 1:23:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript stewards of taxpayer money. We have to be disciplined enough to ensure that, you know,
1132. 1:23:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript we never get so far ahead that we mortgage our future just to pay for today. But it's ultimately
1133. 1:23:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript about the neighborhoods. You know, I'm not new to government work. I spent the last two years
1134. 1:24:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript serving as the chair of the After Hours Establishment Board here in Clarksville.
1135. 1:24:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I was appointed...
1136. 1:24:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I was appointed to the State Interagency Coordinating Council with the Department of
1137. 1:24:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Disability and Aging through the state. That's something that I consider very near and dear
1138. 1:24:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to me. You know, living in War II for these last six years, I've seen a lot of growth and a lot
1139. 1:24:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of change and things that I never thought would be an issue are an issue. But I've also seen the
1140. 1:24:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript progress.
1141. 1:24:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And if appointed, my priority would be to ensure that the progress continues. Ultimately, I want
1142. 1:24:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to take a second and just acknowledge the legacy of this seat. Deanna served this ward for the
1143. 1:25:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript majority of the last 15 years. And the impact she had is going to be felt long, long after this
1144. 1:25:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript vacancy is filled.
1145. 1:25:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, it is my hope that whoever is appointed continues that level of commitment and that
1146. 1:25:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript attention to detail that she brought. You know, and I'm not looking really for a spotlight. I'm
1147. 1:25:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript just looking to serve. And I want to offer this council somebody that is invested in the safety
1148. 1:25:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and stability of the community now and going forward. So I do, again, thank you for your
1149. 1:25:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript time and appreciate this opportunity to speak.
1150. 1:25:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mr. Wright. Councilman Smith, you're recognized. Called on: Wanda Smith
1151. 1:25:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor. Thank you for coming forth and for your words, telling us a little bit about you.
1152. 1:25:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What would you do new in your community? You seem to think everything is good. What do you think it needs?
1153. 1:26:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What's new? What can you bring forth new and not use somebody else's ideas? What would be your creative way of thinking to do something even better?
1154. 1:26:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I definitely think there's opportunities for improvement. I think there's opportunities for improvement.
1155. 1:26:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Especially when it comes to some of the more forgotten parts of infrastructure. Especially when it looks towards CDE, water and sewer.
1156. 1:26:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The flooding last year in the ward definitely brought a lot of things that tend to be forgotten at times.
1157. 1:26:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I would definitely be looking to address some of those items.
1158. 1:26:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Address the flooding? The flooding in the area?
1159. 1:26:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, ma'am.
1160. 1:26:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Good deal. Anything else?
1161. 1:26:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I definitely would want to make sure that there's attention paid to, as all the other candidates have said, to sidewalks and building out the walking infrastructure.
1162. 1:27:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We do have a great bus line that comes to the neighborhood. Let's set a walking infrastructure to complement that.
1163. 1:27:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How is your infrastructure other than your streets? Are they pretty good?
1164. 1:27:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I grew up in Murfreesboro and Nashville during both of their growth periods.
1165. 1:27:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I could definitely see some of the issues that Clarksville is having, especially when it comes to trying to keep up with just the level of growth.
1166. 1:27:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, lots that had one home now have four homes, but two driveways.
1167. 1:27:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So it's about making sure that they're still in good shape.
1168. 1:27:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So a lot of ingress and egress and that those are balanced.
1169. 1:27:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, I'm going to ask you the same question.
1170. 1:27:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What ways do you see, how would you increase the city budget?
1171. 1:28:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What could you do besides grants and federal grants?
1172. 1:28:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And the same thing I've heard, I want to hear something new.
1173. 1:28:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Let your creative mind tell me what you think you can do to increase the city budget without raising taxes.
1174. 1:28:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What could you do?
1175. 1:28:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm definitely going to be looking at going through what we already have.
1176. 1:28:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Making sure that every dollar is appropriated correctly.
1177. 1:28:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And if need be, making sure that the funds are reallocated as needed.
1178. 1:28:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Beyond that, I know that it's not a popular answer, but there is opportunities to look at increases in some of the revenue builders like taxes.
1179. 1:28:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm not a big proponent of it, but if all other options have been exhausted, that is something that has to be considered.
1180. 1:29:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Revenue builders, you said?
1181. 1:29:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Who are you referring to?
1182. 1:29:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Opportunities such as school-based income, looking at ways to maximize maybe fees and permits.
1183. 1:29:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're talking like on the schools?
1184. 1:29:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, I misspoke.
1185. 1:29:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I apologize.
1186. 1:29:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm mainly meaning like fees and permits and maybe utilizing some of the already existing things in the city.
1187. 1:29:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Schools and permits from the school?
1188. 1:29:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You're talking like increase?
1189. 1:29:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I just want to make sure I'm understanding.
1190. 1:29:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm sorry.
1191. 1:29:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, no, it's okay.
1192. 1:29:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What I meant by the school was more some of these schools have different attributes such as fields, stadiums.
1193. 1:29:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Other things, making sure that those are levered appropriately.
1194. 1:29:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do you realize we give money to the schools and we can't take money from the school?
1195. 1:30:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, ma'am.
1196. 1:30:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And we're not over the schools?
1197. 1:30:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do we do give money to the schools every year from our budget?
1198. 1:30:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I was trying to figure out how, you know, just trying to find out from you how you think we can increase the revenue.
1199. 1:30:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know you keep saying that.
1200. 1:30:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It may be making sure.
1201. 1:30:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Who are the revenue builders you're talking about?
1202. 1:30:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The revenue builders you're talking about.
1203. 1:30:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Can you explain that to me?
1204. 1:30:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Who are they?
1205. 1:30:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm mainly going to be looking at construction, home building, other avenues.
1206. 1:30:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, we do have permits and fees for a variety of measures.
1207. 1:30:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Maybe looking and making sure that those are in line with the scope of the projects.
1208. 1:30:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
1209. 1:30:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
1210. 1:30:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
1211. 1:30:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And did I ask you were you a regular voter?
1212. 1:30:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You said yeah.
1213. 1:30:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, ma'am.
1214. 1:30:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You are?
1215. 1:31:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, ma'am.
1216. 1:31:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
1217. 1:31:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
1218. 1:31:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And so you work at the community college?
1219. 1:31:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, ma'am.
1220. 1:31:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript National State.
1221. 1:31:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And you're still in school.
1222. 1:31:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's good.
1223. 1:31:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes, ma'am.
1224. 1:31:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
1225. 1:31:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript There was one more thing I was going to ask you.
1226. 1:31:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Have you served in a political seat?
1227. 1:31:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Not an elected seat.
1228. 1:31:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But I am on the After Hours Establishment Board here in Clarksville.
1229. 1:31:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It is a non-partisan board.
1230. 1:31:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think that's all I have.
1231. 1:31:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So you really want to serve.
1232. 1:31:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Why?
1233. 1:31:43 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Why you say you really want to serve?
1234. 1:31:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Honestly, for my son.
1235. 1:31:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript For your son?
1236. 1:31:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
1237. 1:31:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
1238. 1:31:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because he ultimately is the best thing that's happened to my life.
1239. 1:31:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I want to ensure that he has ample opportunities.
1240. 1:32:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like what?
1241. 1:32:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Making sure he has a safe place to play.
1242. 1:32:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Making sure that he is able to go and be at gatherings in the neighborhood, community integration.
1243. 1:32:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Eventually, fingers crossed, driving when that comes.
1244. 1:32:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Making sure that he has those chances.
1245. 1:32:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that he's as safe as possible doing so.
1246. 1:32:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You realize we do have a lot of parks here.
1247. 1:32:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You do realize that, right?
1248. 1:32:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's a safe place to play?
1249. 1:32:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes.
1250. 1:32:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The renovation to Burchard Park last year definitely got a thumbs up from the three-year-old.
1251. 1:32:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So you want to serve for your son.
1252. 1:32:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I hear you.
1253. 1:32:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript All right.
1254. 1:32:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What about your constituents if you were elected?
1255. 1:33:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm always going to keep what my family has.
1256. 1:33:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What my constituents want in the forefront of my mind.
1257. 1:33:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And yes, that will mean that at times that comes in conflict with what a four-year-old wants.
1258. 1:33:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But ultimately, if appointed, I am here to serve the community.
1259. 1:33:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And if the community does not want a statue of Bluey in the park, then we are not going to have a statue of Bluey no matter how many times my son asks me.
1260. 1:33:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
1261. 1:33:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well, thank you.
1262. 1:33:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
1263. 1:33:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Cekina be recognized.
1264. 1:33:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
1265. 1:33:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, sir.
1266. 1:33:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Listening to you, you have a good financial background.
1267. 1:33:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's great.
1268. 1:33:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript One question regarding the budget.
1269. 1:33:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I know you haven't looked at the budget, so I'm not going to ask you about the particular budget.
1270. 1:33:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But are you willing to make cuts to the budget?
1271. 1:33:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If needed, yes.
1272. 1:33:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Unfortunately, there are times where belt tightening has to occur.
1273. 1:34:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And if needed, yes.
1274. 1:34:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If that is at its last resort to look at cutting, then unfortunately that's what has to be done to ensure that the entire city as a whole continues moving forward.
1275. 1:34:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, so you said if needed, but are you willing to recommend that cuts to the budget if you feel that it's a waste?
1276. 1:34:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript If I believe it's a waste, I'm going to seek the counsel of those in my community.
1277. 1:34:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And if they agree that it's also a waste, I have no problem saying that's something that needs to be cut.
1278. 1:34:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, thank you. Thank you, Mayor.
1279. 1:34:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Councilman Lovato, you're recognized. Called on: Keri Lovato
1280. 1:34:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you, Mayor.
1281. 1:34:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Same questions. Thank you for being here, by the way.
1282. 1:34:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Have you spoken to Ms. McLaughlin recently to get feedback from the constituents in your ward and what their concerns are?
1283. 1:34:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Not on the appointment here.
1284. 1:34:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I have had a couple conversations with you in the past.
1285. 1:34:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But not on this particular subject.
1286. 1:35:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I, however, am a absolute...
1287. 1:35:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I love her newsletters.
1288. 1:35:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And they're incredibly insightful.
1289. 1:35:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that is something I would look to continue on.
1290. 1:35:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just in a way as getting the word out there.
1291. 1:35:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you.
1292. 1:35:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript This role does require a significant amount of time.
1293. 1:35:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So realistic.
1294. 1:35:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What does your availability look like being a dad and a husband and a student and also working?
1295. 1:35:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I have been doing full-time work since I was 18 years old.
1296. 1:35:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I have also figured out a way to also do full-time schoolwork.
1297. 1:35:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And that is finally coming to an end.
1298. 1:35:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So I am going to have ample time to balance everything.
1299. 1:35:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Because...
1300. 1:35:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In reality to me, it's not very different from what I am doing now.
1301. 1:36:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's just a continuation of a juggling match.
1302. 1:36:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How do you handle disagreements when it's uncomfortable and unpopular?
1303. 1:36:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Something I always like to do whenever I have to de-escalate a situation is I want people to feel like they've been hurt.
1304. 1:36:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So if there is disagreements, I'm going to let whatever is being said.
1305. 1:36:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript said be said and then afterwards look for that common thread because at every
1306. 1:36:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript disagreement there is always going to be some thread of commonality and then try
1307. 1:36:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to build off of that councilman Streetman you recognized Thank You mayor Called on: Stacey Streetman
1308. 1:36:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript um as we've asked already and should you be elected should you be selected for
1309. 1:36:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this seat do you plan on running for it that's a question my wife would love the
1310. 1:37:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript answer to as well and to be honest I don't know at this time that's something
1311. 1:37:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that I feel would be better answered after consultations and seeing if I if I
1312. 1:37:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript am appointed seeing whether that's something that I am interested in doing
1313. 1:37:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript would the answer be the same
1314. 1:37:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript if you weren't appointed would be the exact same answer okay and do you have
1315. 1:37:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you attended council meetings before yes and I am a subscriber to that YouTube
1316. 1:37:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript channel so I always get the notifications that pop up and listen to
1317. 1:37:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript them usually on the way to work okay and what do you feel is the most important
1318. 1:37:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript thing that City Council votes on fiscal budgetary matters all right thank you
1319. 1:37:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you
1320. 1:37:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript councilman Marquis you're recognized Thank You mayor and thank you mr. Wright Called on: Ambar Marquis
1321. 1:38:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for being here tonight same for questions how do you make decisions when
1322. 1:38:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there is no perfect option only trade-offs I'm actually going to tend to
1323. 1:38:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript look at the worst option but if I'm the one with the most downside to it and
1324. 1:38:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript work my way up because if I could figure out what the worst option is that means
1325. 1:38:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there's only one way to go so by starting with the worst option that means there's only one way to go up so by starting
1326. 1:38:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there I could eliminate what I absolutely know are the worst options
1327. 1:38:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the ones that have the most trade-offs and arrive eventually at a place where
1328. 1:38:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there's people that I could consult with or where there's enough support to build
1329. 1:38:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript on to make my decision okay and then when you hear an
1330. 1:38:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript new policy idea what information do you need before deciding whether you support
1331. 1:39:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or oppose it I'm going to look at the human aspect first I'm going to want to
1332. 1:39:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript know how it impacts the community how it impacts individuals then I'm going to be
1333. 1:39:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript looking at the fiscal cost how much does it cost that's one thing that I
1334. 1:39:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript definitely know that my wife wishes that I was not so strong about but I
1335. 1:39:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript definitely consider cost in every decision I make
1336. 1:39:28 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript okay if staff engineers or consultants presented evidence that a commonly held
1337. 1:39:34 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript belief about traffic parking or housing was incorrect how would you approach
1338. 1:39:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that as a decision-maker so I'm going to want to look at the evidence first
1339. 1:39:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whatever they're presenting come basically draw my own conclusions from
1340. 1:39:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it and then I'm going to most of the time defer to the experts because there
1341. 1:39:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are obviously
1342. 1:39:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript much more well-versed in a lot of the work they do but there is it has been
1343. 1:40:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript occasions where if I do not come to the same conclusions I will challenge that
1344. 1:40:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and I will ask for follow-up and additional evidence okay and then lastly
1345. 1:40:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript think about a street in Clarksville that feels uncomfortable or unsafe for some
1346. 1:40:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript people who struggles the most on that street and why so I'm actually gonna
1347. 1:40:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript have to say Wooddale Drive right now
1348. 1:40:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know there's been a lot of work done in the last couple of years on it one of
1349. 1:40:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the things that I noticed is that it has while it has become safer for vehicles
1350. 1:40:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it has not could become safer for pedestrians and that's elderly that's
1351. 1:40:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the people that walk to the bus stop so that's definitely what I think is one of
1352. 1:40:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the streets that you have to be aware of.
1353. 1:41:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i was going to target a place first that would be it i'm sorry i missed the street what was it
1354. 1:41:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript wooddale drive okay thank you councilman peters you're recognized thank you mr mayor Called on: Carlos Peters
1355. 1:41:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript uh mr right a question here i've got for you everybody talks about children and i'm a father
1356. 1:41:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of three so i'm and they were born and raised here of them two two of them were here in clarksville
1357. 1:41:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript so i'm going to ask you what do you think in your opinion clarksville needs to better the quality of
1358. 1:41:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript life and the balance of life for children i definitely think that one of the things that
1359. 1:41:41 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript clarksville can do better is to ensure that as we grow all all assets grow make sure that if we put
1360. 1:41:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in a new subdivisions there's places for children to go if we approve the widening of a street
1361. 1:41:57 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript make sure
1362. 1:41:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that we're not doing it at the expense of sidewalks ultimately it's just about keeping
1363. 1:42:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript everything in balance okay so this other one's a little bit near and dear to my heart because i'm a
1364. 1:42:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript i'm an animal lover and i think we share a new animal control facility and in the new library
1365. 1:42:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in ward two ward three so how do you feel about the animal services center in clarksville on that
1366. 1:42:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript side of town in our woods i definitely have to say i watched the construction of that from when
1367. 1:42:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript they broke ground on it to its completion and it is an absolutely beautiful facility i'm happy that
1368. 1:42:37 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's expanded i'm happy that it's more closer to my house especially the library aspect of it
1369. 1:42:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript having the animal control facility there right at the corner of brevard and 101st
1370. 1:42:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is going to be an asset ultimately thank you
1371. 1:42:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript mr wright article 2 sections 2 and 3 of the city charter spell out the qualifications for a mayor
1372. 1:43:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and city council candidate you must be 18 years of age or older citizen of the united states and
1373. 1:43:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript state of tennessee and been a resident of the city for at least 12 months and be qualified to vote
1374. 1:43:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the election in which you are a candidate so i'm going to ask you are you at least 18
1375. 1:43:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript years of age or older yes sir are you a citizen of the united states and the state of tennessee
1376. 1:43:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript yes sir are you a resident of the ward in which you are seeking
1377. 1:43:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to be appointed yes sir are you qualified to vote in the election in which you are
1378. 1:43:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a candidate yes sir have you ever been convicted of a felony yes sir there's an old saying the eyes
1379. 1:43:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript are the windows to the soul these days it appears to be social media if we were to call up your
1380. 1:43:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript social media accounts on the council floor right now is there anything in those accounts that may
1381. 1:43:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript cause the citizens to believe you are biased for or against any particular group
1382. 1:43:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript member of the council or employee of this city
1383. 1:43:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript against the city sir might definitely have some bias towards the number blocks youtube channel
1384. 1:44:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that's something that's what my son is currently hooked on okay well thank you very much thank
1385. 1:44:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you mr wright miss shepherd deanna shepherd is next and mr lopez is on deck miss shepherd if
1386. 1:44:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you would give us your name address and you have five minutes good evening mayor council members
1387. 1:44:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and members of our clarksville community my name is deanna shepherd i live at [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time]
1388. 1:44:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript [address omitted; hear it in the video at this time] i am deeply honored to stand before all of you tonight and respectfully ask for your
1389. 1:44:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript consideration to be appointed as the next ward 2 councilman for over 25 years i've had the privilege
1390. 1:44:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of serving the people of clarksville through leadership in health care
1391. 1:44:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the community engagement professionally i serve as the senior manager of quality
1392. 1:44:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and value-based care for tennessee oncology and previously i was the practice administrator
1393. 1:44:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript at queen city women's health and i was also the practice director at premier medical group for
1394. 1:45:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript over 11 years and those roles require collaboration strategic planning clear communication and across
1395. 1:45:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript departments and stakeholders alike through this work i've learned that effective leadership is
1396. 1:45:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript not about titles it's about serving people with humility clear intention and a commitment
1397. 1:45:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to outcomes that improve lives, and I've worked with health care teams facing complex challenges
1398. 1:45:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and learned firsthand how to collaboratively problem solve. Thoughtful listening and
1399. 1:45:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript resilience do lead to real and lasting progress, which is what I'm hoping to do if I were to join
1400. 1:45:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript this group. My service in Clarksville extends beyond my professional career. I am proud to be
1401. 1:45:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript a Shot at Life champion and a member of the United Nations Foundation, where I have advocated
1402. 1:46:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript for global immunizations with engaging elected officials at Capitol Hill. I do that every year
1403. 1:46:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in February and talk to them about the importance of vaccination for children worldwide.
1404. 1:46:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I'm also honored to serve as the president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs
1405. 1:46:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Virtual Volunteers, where I work to support local businesses, community partnerships,
1406. 1:46:25 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript service initiatives, and strengthen our city. In every role that I've held, the Corps has
1407. 1:46:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript remained the same, people first. Whether supporting patients and providers, mentoring staff, or
1408. 1:46:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript standing beside volunteers at community events, I show up and I listen. As Ward 2 Councilman,
1409. 1:46:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I would bring that same dedication and energy to this council. Growth, development, infrastructure,
1410. 1:46:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and safety are critical issues facing Clarksville,
1411. 1:46:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but so are our communities.
1412. 1:46:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript My values as a leader are grounded in accessible representation, collaborative leadership,
1413. 1:47:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript practical thinking, and clear communication. I understand that a council appointment is not
1414. 1:47:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript simply a role. It is a trust given by this community and by you, the leaders charged
1415. 1:47:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with making decisions for Clarksville. I take that responsibility seriously, and I'm ready to
1416. 1:47:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript serve with integrity, purpose, and heart. Thank you for your time, your service, and your consideration of me,
1417. 1:47:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Deanna Shepard, for our appointment as Ward 2 Councilman.
1418. 1:47:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you. Councilman Smith, you're recognized. Called on: Wanda Smith
1419. 1:47:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Shepard, for coming forth. Stand tall. You've done a lot, and that's great.
1420. 1:47:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Have you ever been a part of a political group or organization?
1421. 1:47:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No. The organizations that I've been a part of have been a part of a political group or organization.
1422. 1:47:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I have been a part of our bipartisan. I have had dealings with political organizations
1423. 1:48:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript where I have spoken at Capitol Hill to representatives, but no, I've never sat in that
1424. 1:48:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in that position. Are you a regular voter? Yes, ma'am. You voted every? Yes, ma'am. Every chance I
1425. 1:48:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript get. That's good. Now I need to hear something from you. Okay. What would you do to raise the
1426. 1:48:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript city budget to increase it? Okay, so I think first,
1427. 1:48:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript it's important to be fiscally responsible, so I would need to review the budget and see where
1428. 1:48:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there was any way to trim, you know, cut right off the top. Second, my idea would be to optimize
1429. 1:48:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript user fees, specifically at recreation facilities and parking. I think that there's money there
1430. 1:48:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that could be gained. I know nobody wants to increase taxes. Sometimes it's necessary,
1431. 1:48:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I think that a great way is economic development. I think bringing more companies
1432. 1:49:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to the industrial park is always beneficial. Okay. Bringing companies in is always beneficial.
1433. 1:49:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What type of companies is so beneficial? It makes us make so much money. Well, how? We're doing great
1434. 1:49:19 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript with Hankook. Hankook. Yeah, and LG. Yeah. And they're already here. We need more just like them.
1435. 1:49:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like who? For example?
1436. 1:49:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well, I don't know. I mean, I would have to look into that. Yeah, I don't have any specifics.
1437. 1:49:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay, no specifics, but you'll look into that if you were elected.
1438. 1:49:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Oh, yes, ma'am.
1439. 1:49:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What's the hardest decision you have had to make? I'm talking about in community.
1440. 1:49:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Just working, you know, you've worked in the community, I believe, for a little bit,
1441. 1:49:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and what's the hardest decision you have made, to be fair, in situations when you thought,
1442. 1:49:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript well, maybe this is not right, we should vote in favor of a certain group?
1443. 1:49:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What is the hardest decision you have made, to be fair? Give me an example.
1444. 1:50:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript It's not hard to be fair. Being fair is being fair.
1445. 1:50:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How?
1446. 1:50:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Well, I mean, I vote with my conscience, and I vote for what I believe in, and what I stand for,
1447. 1:50:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and what my values are.
1448. 1:50:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Give me an example, please. I suppose by example, you said it's not hard to be fair.
1449. 1:50:21 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Give me an example, please, where you had to make the decision to be fair. Give me an example
1450. 1:50:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript of what you have experienced.
1451. 1:50:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay.
1452. 1:50:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Your illicit actions.
1453. 1:50:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Okay. I don't think I understand the question.
1454. 1:50:39 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Could you be more specific?
1455. 1:50:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Yes. Your illicit action is what you have done, what you have experienced.
1456. 1:50:48 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Show me, give me an example of how you have done that.
1457. 1:50:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You know, what did you do? What action did you take? Who did you help?
1458. 1:50:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I helped the homeless. I have volunteered for, you know, for the homeless. I've helped for a few months,
1459. 1:51:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The APAC, I...
1460. 1:51:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript No, let me ask the question again.
1461. 1:51:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Sure.
1462. 1:51:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Give me an example of a hard decision
1463. 1:51:09 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript that you had to make to make something fair.
1464. 1:51:13 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What did you do?
1465. 1:51:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What did you say?
1466. 1:51:16 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What were your actions?
1467. 1:51:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript How did you stand?
1468. 1:51:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So in leadership, in most of the roles that I've held,
1469. 1:51:23 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript there's always hard decisions.
1470. 1:51:24 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And a lot of times it comes down to
1471. 1:51:27 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript whether or not we're going to spend money on a certain item
1472. 1:51:30 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript or whether or not we're going to let someone go.
1473. 1:51:31 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Those are always difficult.
1474. 1:51:33 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But to be fair is to be just.
1475. 1:51:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And when I say be just,
1476. 1:51:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I mean you take everything into consideration
1477. 1:51:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and the punishment fits the crime.
1478. 1:51:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's vague, but that's...
1479. 1:51:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I get you. I hear you.
1480. 1:51:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That's a vague answer, but that's...
1481. 1:51:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I get you.
1482. 1:51:50 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But, okay, we'll move on.
1483. 1:51:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript In Ward 2, what did you see is needed in that ward?
1484. 1:51:59 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript And I want to hear your creative thoughts.
1485. 1:52:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Not based upon what somebody else has done.
1486. 1:52:05 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I want to hear your creative thoughts.
1487. 1:52:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So are you asking me what are the issues that I've seen?
1488. 1:52:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I don't have creative thoughts on how to fix them.
1489. 1:52:14 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript The issues that I've seen are pretty much similar
1490. 1:52:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript to what everyone else has noticed,
1491. 1:52:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which is the lack of streetlights,
1492. 1:52:20 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript the lack of crosswalks, lots of potholes,
1493. 1:52:26 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and sidewalks.
1494. 1:52:29 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Potholes and sidewalks.
1495. 1:52:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What do you like about your community?
1496. 1:52:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I love everything about it.
1497. 1:52:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I've grown up in North Clarksville.
1498. 1:52:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like what?
1499. 1:52:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript You say you like everything about it.
1500. 1:52:44 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Give me an example.
1501. 1:52:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What do you like?
1502. 1:52:46 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I like the familiarity.
1503. 1:52:47 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I like the feeling of home.
1504. 1:52:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I like having Northwest High School right down the road.
1505. 1:52:52 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I like having New Providence right there.
1506. 1:52:53 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I graduated from...
1507. 1:52:55 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I went to school at both of those schools.
1508. 1:52:58 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I like that my family has grown up in this community.
1509. 1:53:01 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I like that my granddaughter
1510. 1:53:02 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript is in this community.
1511. 1:53:06 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So when you was on Capitol Hill,
1512. 1:53:08 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript you said you engaged with politicians on Capitol Hill.
1513. 1:53:11 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Why were you there to engage for what?
1514. 1:53:12 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript What were you asking for?
1515. 1:53:15 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Or speaking about?
1516. 1:53:17 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript So it was...
1517. 1:53:18 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript We were looking for federal funds for Gavi,
1518. 1:53:22 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript which would pay for vaccines for children.
1519. 1:53:32 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do you think the city have enough things going on
1520. 1:53:35 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript in the city for children?
1521. 1:53:36 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Do you think we have enough to keep them busy?
1522. 1:53:38 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I think we could use some after-school programs.
1523. 1:53:40 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Like what?
1524. 1:53:42 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript I know that there are already some at the rec centers
1525. 1:53:45 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and that are being paid for through like YMCA programs,
1526. 1:53:49 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but I definitely think some after-school programs
1527. 1:53:51 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript specifically at the school other than clubs
1528. 1:53:54 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript could be beneficial.
1529. 1:53:56 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript After-school is what...
1530. 1:54:00 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript Helping them with their schoolwork or after-school or...
1531. 1:54:03 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript That would be a great idea too,
1532. 1:54:04 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript but more organizations like Boy Scouts
1533. 1:54:07 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript and Girl Scouts of America, things like that.
1534. 1:54:10 in the video (opens in a new tab) Transcript But we do have...

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