John Ray Clemmons
John Ray Clemmons In the Tennessee General Assembly, Clemmons serves constituents across Tennessee House of Representatives District 55 and participates in standing legislative committee work at the State Capitol.
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“John Ray Clemmons is committed to creating an equitable vision for Nashville’s future. One that will protect the character of our neighborhoods and empower residents. No issue can be solved in a silo, but instead requires a holistic approach. Working together, we can build a better Nashville - a Nashville that prioritizes the well being of its people through a budget that reflects our values. A Clemmons Administration, guided by our core values, will improve the quality of life of all Nashvillians.”
(Campaign website excerpt via Ballotpedia) “Nashville has an affordable housing crisis - right now. It is only going to get worse if we do not take action. In six years, our city is estimated to have a shortage of 31,000 units for middle and low-income families. Our educators, first responders, Metro workers, artists, and entrepreneurs are being priced out of our county. Everyone deserves an opportunity to call Nashville home.”
(Campaign website excerpt via Ballotpedia) “John Ray believes the Mayor's office should serve as a partner with the MNPS Board of Education and the Director of Schools to support the families of our 86,000 Nashville school children. As Mayor, John Ray Clemmons will ensure that the leadership at MNPS reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of our city and includes the expertise in the vast range of need our students have while also being responsive to the needs and expectations of Nashville's various communities.”
(Campaign website excerpt via Ballotpedia)Jayla Thomas
Jayla Thomas School & Employment: Not everyone is college bound, begin empowering and training early. Jayla Thomas is a business leader, energy advocate, and mother of two who believes leadership means running toward hard problems, not away from them.
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“I’m running because I’ve spent my career solving real problems, helping small business owners start, grow, and scale. Enabling them to build strong systems so they could spend less time buried in day-to-day operations and more time with the people they love. I know what happens when growth outpaces wisdom, and I know that leadership without accountability costs everyday people the most.”
(Campaign website) “Infrastructure: The Energy infrastructure needs massive help. We need to do an “And” approach, not an “Or” approach. Begin training and preparing for Nuclear.”
(Campaign website) “I support an immediate cap on property tax increases for owner occupied primary residences, so families are not punished simply because their neighborhood becomes more valuable on paper. Beyond that, we must begin a responsible transition toward removing property taxes on homeowners who are 65 and up.”
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