Mayor Freddie O’Connell is celebrating the completion of his first year in office by releasing a progress-tracking storymap at Nashville.gov/Progress to showcase the achievements of his administration over the past year. The interactive storymap highlights key initiatives such as the Choose How You Move transportation improvement program, the East Bank Development Agreement, and the passage of a Capital Spending Plan and Operating Budget with the Metro Council.
These initiatives have focused on bridging the federal funding gap for schools, raising the minimum wage for Metro employees, funding nearly 1,000 affordable homes, and inaugurating over eight affordable housing developments. Mayor O’Connell emphasized that his administration’s priorities are lowering the cost of living and improving the quality of life for Nashville residents.
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“When I took office on September 25, it was after a campaign built on the idea of making it easier to stay in Nashville, in a city that works for you,” Mayor O’Connell said. “We made big progress on key goals and honored our commitments to Nashvillians. I’m excited to share all that we have accomplished and to continue building a Nashville for Nashvillians.”
In a video, the Mayor discusses how these goals continue to guide his administration. The administration has restored residents’ confidence in their local government by ensuring that their interactions with it are efficient and reliable.
One year ago, Mayor O’Connell initiated three transition committees: How Nashville Moves, How Nashville Works, and How Nashville Grows. Christy Pruitt-Haynes, who chaired the How Nashville Works committee, highlighted the Mayor’s focus on everyday issues that impact residents’ lives, such as waste management and road safety.
To address these concerns, the administration filled more than 33,000 potholes and created a standalone Department of Waste Services to ensure reliable trash and recycling pickup.
You can view the storymap and the accompanying video by visiting Nashville.gov/progress.
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