Nashville Voter Guide

2022 ELECTION YEAR • NOVEMBER 8TH •



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Graphic Design Community Partners Thank you to our Media Sponsors: Baptist Church Civic TN About The Guide Clarksville Indivisible As part of our voter education and outreach Dat Riddem and Spice programs, our goal is to expand the electorate Exit/In by creating new and informed voters. The Friendship Missionary Nashville Voter Guide is a free, nonpartisan, public resource to help Nashville voters make Frothy Monkey an informed decision in the voting booth on GetFit615 Election Day. The widely popular publication is produced by The Equity Alliance in partnership Jefferson Street Sound Museum with Tell Publishing and is distributed by a host LiUNA of community partners. Majesty Auto Repair Mary Richards/Montgomery Co Voters Coalition Special Thanks Minerva The Equity Alliance Board, Mojo Marketing Staff, and Volunteers Montgomery County Democratic Party Montgomery Co NAACP Nabaa Consulting, LLC The Nashville Black Market New Hope MBC NICE Riverside Chapel Ruth's Army St. Anslem's Episcopal Church Tennessean Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance Tennessee Lookout The Trap Nashville4 TIRRC Urbannite Vandy Votes Watson Grove Wknd Nashville Word of Life Christian Center International WPLN Yay Yay's YWCA Middle TN fPinuabnlcisiahlleyrssuNppootret:cTahnidsidisaatefsre. Eev, enroynepfafortrist awnapsumbalicdaetioton.cTohnetaEcqt ueiatychAlcliaanncdeiddaoteestonoobt teanindothrseeir or profile information. In the event we couldn't reach a candidate, ready available information was captured from the internet. Due to the large number of candidates, candidates' campaign platforms may be edited; community affiliations were limited to five; and those who did not return a profile were only listed by name. Profiles were printed as-is and were only edited for word count, grammar or clarity.

THANK YOU to the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) for translating our November 8 Voter Guides which expands our reach to garnering more informed voters. ABOUT TIRRC VOTES In August 2018, the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) launched an affiliated 501(c)(4) social welfare organization - TIRRC Votes - to build political power for immigrant and refugee communities and to create a pro-immigrant majority in the state. TIRRC Votes strengthens and expands our democracy by building power in immigrant and refugee communities and advocating for equitable and inclusive public policy. TIRRC Votes has emerged as the leading organization in Tennessee capable of building a new electorate, effectively mobilizing voters, and creating a model for effective, immigrant-led political organizations in the Southeast. CONTACT US 3310 Ezell Road, Nashville, TN 37211 615.833.0384 • www.tirrcvotes.org @tirrcvotes @tirrcvotes @tirrcvotes @tirrcvotes

GUIDEINSIDE THE Introduction From The Equity Alliance 1 Voter Registration Requirements & Deadlines 2 Voter ID Requirements 2 Absentee Ballot Info 4 Tips for Voting in the midst of COVID-19 5 What Does Voter Suppression Look Like? 6 November 4 Election Calendar 7 What’s on the Ballot? 7 Constitutional Amendments 8 Candidate Profiles & Elected Office Definitions 11 Early Voting Times & Locations 33 Election Day Polling Location & Hours 33 Getting Your Voter Rights Restored 34 Voting as a College Student 35 Poll Watch: Being Turned Away 35 Contacting the Election Commission 36 About The Equity Alliance 36

DCeoaurnDtyavViodtseorn: The United States Supreme Court's controversial decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, a constitutional right of abortion, upheld by almost a century, has been a hot topic amongst politicians in this upcoming election. Regardless of which side you agree with, knowing which candidate aligns with your values is vital. Other hot topics in Tennessee are scrutiny and censorship of school library content and imposed tougher restrictions on transgender athletes. Regardless of where you live in Tennessee, you should have a say in who represents you. Voters should pick their representatives and not the other way around. These upcoming elected positions should be vetted carefully even beyond what you read in our Tennessee Voter Guides. We include contact information for some candidates if they submitted it and/or if we found it, so you can reach out to them to ask specific questions. Make it a priority to attend in-person or tune-in virtually to events they are on program to speak at. Are you hearing your priorities being discussed? Your community's priorities? Outside has opened up with the availability of Covid-19 vaccines and boosters and we've adjusted to living within the COVID-19 virus as it continues to generate new strains. Be sure to check out how to continue to stay safe and vote in the midst of the virus on page 5. We know that voter suppression is a big deal and we want you to be diligent in identifying what that looks like so be sure to check how what does election day voter suppression look like on page 6. The Equity Alliance equips Black Tennesseans and other communities of color with the proper information in the civic process so we all can show up informed on Election Day. The Equity Alliance is proud to provide you with our 2022 Tennessee Voter Guide, a free, nonpartisan, public resource for Nashville voters to be informed. In this guide, you'll find unbiased candidate profiles, a description of what each elected office does, polling locations and hours, voter ID requirements, etc. Our goal is to empower you to exercise your right to vote as a means to bring a balance of power to these public offices. Thank you to our community partners, the TEA team, 529 Graphics, Tell Publishing, and our volunteers and distribution partners for their contributions to the 2022 Tennessee Voter Guides. Be sure to share the guide with your family, neighbors, friends, customers and on social media. Visit www.TNvoterguides.com to access our mobile-friendly site and obtain your free copy. Stay vigilant, Tequila Johnson Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director The Equity Alliance NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 1

VOTER REGISTRATION Voter Registration Requirements Register in Person: Paper Registration: You may complete a paper form at the To be Eligible to Register to Vote in Davidson County, Davidson County Election commission office, Department Tennessee all of the following qualifications must be of Safety (motor vehicles division), Department of Health met: (WIC program), public libraries,and many other designated government agencies. • You must be a United States citizen, Once you complete the form, you may either mail-in the • You must be a legal resident of Davidson County when application to: Davidson County Election Commission: submitting a voter registration application, PO Box 650 • You must be 18 years of age or older by the date of the Nashville, TN 37202 or hand-deliver applications to: next election, Davidson County Election Commission - Main Office • You must not have been convicted of a felony or, if you 1417 Murfreesboro Pike 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday have such a conviction, have your voting rights restored OR as required by state law, and Metro Office Building • You must submit a properly completed voter registration 800 2nd Avenue South, 4th Floor application at least 30 days before an upcoming election. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday Voter ID Requirements Voter Registration Deadlines All voters must present a federal or Tennessee state ID This election's voter registration deadline is Tuesday, October containing the voter's name and photograph when voting at 11th by close of business. Deadlines can creep up quickly. the polls, whether voting early or on Election Day unless an Make sure you're registered to vote! New registrations must exemption applies. Acceptable forms of ID include, even if be postmarked or delivered to the Davidson County Election expired: Commission no later than thirty (30) days before an election, in order to vote in that election; that is state law. • Tennessee driver's license with your photo • United States passport DID YOU • Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland KNOW: Security photo ID These photo IDs may be expired, unless • Photo ID* issued by the federal or Tennessee state you are voting in Davidson County for the first time. Student IDs, library cards and government photo IDs issued by cities, counties and • United States Military photo ID (active or retired) other states may not be used. • Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo *These photo IDs may be expired, unless you are voting in Davidson County for the first time. Student IDs, library cards and photo IDs issued by cities, counties and other states may not be used. Ways to Register To Vote Online Voter Registration: ovr.govote.tn.gov You must have a Tennessee driver's license or Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID in order to submit this application online. If you do not have a Tennessee driver's license or Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID, you will be able to print the voter registration form and submit by mail. Location of Mail-in Voter Registration Applications: The Davidson County Election Office has placed mail-in application forms at each U.S. Post Office in the county. Additionally, forms can be found at any City Hall or Public Library. The Department of Safety, Department of Human Services, Military Recruiting Offices, Davidson County Health Department and the County Clerk's Office also have forms available during normal business hours. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 2

Absentee Ballot Info Tips For Voting In The Midst Of COVID-19 NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 3

ABSENTEE 1. Name of the registered voter BALLOTS: 2. Address of the voter's residence 3. Voter's social security number Tennessee law allows for absentee voting 4. Voter's date of birth only under certain circumstances. You 5. Address to mail the ballot must submit a written request containing 6. The election in which the voter wishes to participate. If the the information below to your local county election commission office by the seventh election involves a primary, the political party in which the voter day before Election Day. You can use the wishes to participate. absentee ballot request form to make sure 7. Reason the voter wishes to vote absentee. If applicable, a copy all required information is provided. of the CDL containing the CDL number or the TWIC card must You can submit your written request for an be included in the voter's request. absentee ballot by mail, fax, or e-mail. If 8. Voter's signature emailing your request, be sure the attached document contains the information below Email: [email protected] and your scanned signature. Phone: (615) 862-8815 Fax: (615) 880-1729 Mail: Davidson County Election Commission PO Box 650 Nashville, TN 37202-065 A request that contains this information will be processed and a ballot will be mailed to the voter. NOTICE: A person who is not an employee of an election commission commits a Class E felony if such person gives an application for an absentee ballot to any person or commits a Class A misdemeanor if such person gives an unsolicited request for application for absentee ballot to any person. T.C.A. § 2-6-202(c)(3) and (4). COVID-19 IS There are several categories you would need to fall under in order STILL A REASON to request an absentee ballot but below is the wording specifically TO REQUEST about COVID-19 from the Tennessee Secretary of State AN ABSENTEE website: BALLOT: You are hospitalized, ill or physically disabled and unable to appear at your polling place to vote (this includes persons who have underlying medical or health conditions which in their determination render them more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 or at greater risk should they contract it). For a list of underlying health conditions that makes a person more susceptible, see the [CDC guidelines]. A physician's statement is not required to check this box. You are the caretaker of a hospitalized, ill or physically disabled person (this includes voters who care for or reside with persons who have underlying medical or health conditions which in their determination render them more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 or at greater risk should they contract it). For a list of underlying health conditions that makes a person more susceptible, see the [CDC guidelines]. A physician's statement is not required to check this box. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 4

COVID-19TIPS FOR VOTING IN THE MIDST OF While voting is important, voting safely is more important while COVID-19 is still a part of our lives whether you are fully or partially vaccinated or not vaccinated at all. So as you decide which method of voting is suitable for you, keep these tips in mind for the upcoming August 4 State and Federal Primary, County General, and Oak Hill Municipal Election. Mail-in Absentee Ballots are optional. The new law requires an option to list COVID-19 as a reason to mail-in your vote. Must apply for the ballot at https://sos.tn.gov/elections/ guides/guide-to-absentee-voting by November 1. Once approved, the completed ballot must be mailed in by Election Day at 7 p.m. to be counted. If you're going to do in-person voting, make sure your address is updated to limit the amount of time you have to be in the polling station. Use this link to update your address: ovr.govote. tn.gov Consider early voting during times when there aren't huge crowds and you have the option to choose which polling location to vote. Visit page 33 of this guide for early voting locations and times. T o minimize the amount of time at the polling station, review the Nashville Voter Guide so you'll know who you,re voting for before you get there. Follow guidelines issued by public health officials, including safe practices when in a public setting like wearing a mask and gloves and practicing social distancing - staying 6 feet apart from everyone. Bring your own ink pen to sign documents Bring your own disposable gloves and stylus pen to use on the touchscreen while using the voting machine Do not take additional people with you who are unable to vote Use hand sanitizer before and after you use the voting machine. If you are sick or test positive for COVID-19, please stay home. DID YOU The Center for Disease Control (CDC) KNOW: says for COVID-19, a close contact is anyone who was less than 6 feet away from an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period (for example, three individual 5-minute exposures for a total of 15 minutes) – excluding K-12 school settings. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 5

WHAT DOES ELECTION DAY VOTER SUPPRESSION LOOK LIKE? The Black and brown vote has increasingly shown its power to energize and disrupt elections. No matter who you vote for, voter suppression manipulates and toxifies the voting process by placing undue barriers and burdens on voters. That is why we want you to know what voter suppression looks like and how you can call it out, share it with others, and combat it with correct information and appropriate actions. Voter Intimidation and Misinformation Threats, physical acts of intimidation and misinformation are tactics used to sway voters from voting. People have threatened that the police or immigration authorities will be at the election polls lingering and looking for a reason to arrest voters. Rumors may be spread that voters will be stopped at the door and election officials will overly question voters' eligibility. Since Tennessee law prohibits poll workers from campaigning within 100 feet of the polling locations, campaign workers will likely be on the sidewalk, in the parking lot and in adjacent areas to attempt to give you candidate materials. You are free to accept or decline the materials. Please do not allow the presence of campaign workers, volunteers or media representatives to deter you from voting. Long Lines It's easy to see a long line and be compelled to turn away, but voting is important. A way to minimize election day long lines is to take advantage of early voting, which lasts two weeks prior to the election day. For the August 4 election, the Early Voting dates are OCTOBER 19 - NOVEMBER 3. If you choose to vote on Election Day, be prepared for the long lines. This includes consideration for comfortable clothing and shoes, bringing snacks, bottled water, medication as needed, portable cell phone charging device and cord, and something to hold your attention such as a book or magazine. Provisional Voting If you claim to be registered to vote but are not on the list, you can receive a provisional ballot for later verification. Ballots are eligible for verification if votes are cast in the correct precinct. Tennessee does not provide a limited provisional ballot. Provisional ballots are counted within FOUR business days after Election Day Unofficial Poll Watchers Tennessee law allows for official poll watchers, who have to submit paperwork to the election committee, to sit in and watch. If they have questions about any irregularities they see, they are to bring it to the attention of the manager on-site and not directly to a voter. Sometimes unofficial poll watchers may be there but the election officials should handle them. Make sure you view the POLL WATCH: IF YOU ARE BEING TURNED AWAY on page 35 in this voter guide to report any voter suppression. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 6

2022 October 11 Voter Registration Deadline ELECTION YEAR October 19 Early Voting Begins November 1 Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot November 3 Early Voting Ends November 8 Election Day *PreAeclrtohmtohumegehDntdahvitshidiassttoahneredCqeouaeudsnltintbyeeiEnmlelaacwdte,ioannsoaClapotermarcmtthiciasansl iOmocnattotwbeeer rtbh2sis5it,de2o:0e2s2n. ot allow enough time for a ballot to be mailed and returned by election day. We NOVEMBER 8TH BALLOT NASHVILLE-METRO DAVIDSON COUNTY STATE AND FEDERAL GENERAL, BELLE MEADE, FOREST HILLS, GOODLETTSVILLE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Admendments C onstitutional Amendments 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 State and Federal General Offices G overnor United States House of Representatives Districts 5 • 6 • 7 T ennessee Senate Districts Districts 17 • 19 • 21 T ennessee House of Representatives Districts 50 • 51 • 52 • 53 • 54 • 55 • 56 • 58 • 59 • 60 State Executive Committee Members Districts 17 • 19 • 20 • 21 Belle Meade Offices City Commissioners Forest Hills Offices City Commissioners Goodlettsville Offices City Commissioners NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 7

Constitutional Amendments NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 8

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #1 SUMMARY: This amendment would add a new section to article XI of the Tennessee Constitution to make it illegal for any person, corporation, association, or the State of Tennessee or its political subdivisions to deny or attempt to deny employment to any person because of the person's membership in, affiliation with, resignation from, or refusal to join or affiliate with any labor union or employee organization. QUESTION: Shall Article XI of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by adding the following language as a new section? It is unlawful for any person, corporation, association, or this state or its political subdivisions to deny or attempt to deny employment to any person by reason of the person's membership in, affiliation with, resignation from, or refusal to join or affiliate with any labor union or employee organization. YES NO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #2 SUMMARY: This amendment would add to article III, section 12 of the Tennessee Constitution a process for the temporary exercise of the powers and duties of the governor by the Speaker of the Senate—or the Speaker of the House if there is no Speaker of the Senate in office—when the governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office of governor. While a Speaker is temporarily discharging the powers and duties of the governor, the Speaker would not be required to resign as Speaker or to resign as a member of the legislature; but the Speaker would not be able to preside as Speaker or vote as a member of the legislature. A Speaker who is temporarily discharging the powers and duties of the governor would not get the governor's salary but would get the Speaker's salary. The amendment would also exempt a Speaker who is temporarily discharging the powers and duties of the governor from provisions in the Constitution that would otherwise prohibit the Speaker from exercising the powers of the governor and from simultaneously holding more than one state office QUESTION: Shall Article III, Section 12 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by adding the following language immediately following the current language in the Section? Whenever the Governor transmits to the Secretary of State, the Speaker of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, a written, signed declaration that the Governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office, the powers and duties of the office of Governor shall be temporarily discharged by the Speaker of the Senate as Acting Governor, or if that office is unoccupied, then by the Speaker of the House of Representatives as Acting Governor, until the Governor transmits to the same officials a written, signed declaration that the Governor is able to discharge the powers and duties of the office. Whenever a majority of the commissioners of administrative departments of the Executive Department transmits to the Secretary of State, the Speaker of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written, signed declaration that the Governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office, the Speaker of the Senate shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting Governor, or if that office is unoccupied, then the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting Governor, until the Governor NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 9

transmits to the same officials a written, signed declaration that the Governor is able to discharge the powers and duties of the office. Whenever a Speaker is temporarily discharging the powers and duties of the office of Governor as Acting Governor, such Speaker shall not be required to resign the Speaker's position as the Speaker or to resign as a member of the general assembly and shall retain the Speaker's salary and not receive the Governor's salary, but such Speaker shall not preside as Speaker or vote as a member of the general assembly during the time the Speaker is Acting Governor. And Shall Article III, Section 13 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by adding the following language immediately before the period at the end of the Section? except as provided in Article III, Section 12 with regard to the Speaker of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives temporarily discharging the powers and duties of the office of Governor as Acting Governor and Shall Article II, Section 26 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by adding the following language at the end of the Section? This section shall not apply with regard to the Speaker of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives temporarily discharging the powers and duties of the office of Governor as Acting Governor under Article III, Section 12. YES NO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #3 SUMMARY: This amendment would change the current language in article I, section 33 of the Tennessee Constitution, which says that slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a person who has been duly convicted of crime, are forever prohibited in this State. The amendment would delete this current language and replace it with the following language: “Slavery and involuntary servitude are forever prohibited. Nothing in this section shall prohibit an inmate from working when the inmate has been duly convicted of a crime.” QUESTION: Shall Article I, Section 33 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by deleting the section and substituting instead the following? Section 33. Slavery and involuntary servitude are forever prohibited. Nothing in this section shall prohibit an inmate from working when the inmate has been duly convicted of a crime. YES NO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #4 SUMMARY: This amendment would delete article IX, section 1 of the Tennessee Constitution, which prohibits ministers of the gospel and priests of any denomination from holding a seat in either House of the legislature. QUESTION: Shall Article IX, Section 1 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by deleting the section? YES NO NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 10

Candidate Profiles & Elected Office Definitions NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 11

GOVERNOR PROFILES Governors are responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state executive branch. As state leaders, governors advance and pursue new and revised policies and programs using a variety of tools, among them executive orders, executive budgets, and legislative proposals and vetoes. Governors carry out their management and leadership responsibilities and objectives with the support and assistance of department and agency heads, many of whom they are empowered to appoint. BILL Party Affiliation: Facebook: BillLeeTN LEE Republican Twitter: billleetn Candidate Status: Website: billlee.com Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Governor Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University Active in Grace Chapel Church and in numerous faith-based ministries, which have taken him all over the world to serve people in need, including to Africa, Central America, and the Middle East. Top Three Issues: Traveling around the state, I’ve learned that most Tennesseans have a few things in common: • They want a good job. • A good school for their kids. • A safe neighborhood for their families. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 12

DR. JASON Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: martinfortn.com MARTIN Democratic Facebook: DrJasonMartinTN Candidate Status: Twitter: jasonbmartin Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Doctor Tulane University; medical school at the University of South Alabama Top Three Issues: • Covid-19 Rebound: As an ICU doctor, I have spent the last two years in the trenches fighting the virus. When I am governor, I want to make sure we beat this pandemic using science, sound thinking, and a plan to get us back to living our lives as normally as possible. • Women’s Rights: Protecting the health and reproductive rights of women across the state is not just important, but the right thing to do. There are widespread attacks on women’s rights and as a physician, it is important to me that we make sure women have full control over their reproductive rights. • Cannabis: Pass cannabis for recreational use. Period. Decriminalize small drug offenses. This is a bipartisan issue, and as a governor for all Tennesseans, I will make sure that we do not lag behind on this issue. CONSTANCE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: tn4every1.com/about EVERY Independent Facebook: tn4every1 Candidate Status: Twitter: TN4EVERY1 Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Community Affiliation: NonProfit Founder/U.S. Army Veteran Sleeves4Needs; Black Coffee Justice Top Three Issues: • Public Safety: Statewide alternative response program. • Housing: Endow local community land trusts. • Education: Trade skills back in every Tennessee school. JOHN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Facebook: Gentry4ThePeople/?modal=admin GENTRY Independent Twitter: JohnG4ThePeople todotour Candidate Status: Website: wethepeoplev50.com Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Accountant/U.S. Marine Corp Veteran Accounting, University of Maryland Top Three Issues: 13 • Tennessee Constitution • Restoring Cornerstone Rights • Masks Mandate and Vaccine Passports NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022

ALFRED Party Affiliation: O’NEIL Independent Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Governor BASIL Party Affiliation: Twitter: marceaux2010?lang=en MARCEAUX Independent Website: republicaninarepublic.com Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: N/A Top Three Issues: • Supporting citizens of Tennessee • Education • Jobs CHARLES Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: drove.com/campaign/5c6ba662cb9bc- VAN MORGAN Independent Facebook: charlesvan.morgan 70001cece14 Candidate Status: Twitter: CharlesVanMorg2 Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Business Owner Business Administration/Management, Tennessee Wesleyan College; MA in Sociology emphasis Criminology, University of Tennessee; JD, Nashville School of Law DEBORAH Party Affiliation: ROUSE Independent Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: N/A MICHAEL Party Affiliation: LinkedIn: michael-scantland-07871424/ SCANTLAND Independent Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: International Sales Manager BS in Business, Tennessee Technological University NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 14

RICK Party Affiliation: TAYLOR Independent Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: N/A NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 15

UONFITREEDPRSETSAETENSTAHTOIVUESSE PROFILES The U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws. The House is one of Congress's two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate), and part of the federal government's legislative branch. Also referred to as a congressman/congresswoman, each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees. The number of representatives with full voting rights is 435, and is proportionate to population per state. HEIDI Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: Campbell4TN CAMPBELL Democratic Facebook: campbelltn20 Website: voteheidicampbell.com Candidate Status: Instagram: campbell4tn LinkedIn: campbell4tn Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: US Congress TN5 Previous elected offices held: Current State Senator, District 20 Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: State Senator, District 20 MBA, Vanderbilt BA, Sarah Lawrence College Community Affiliations: DCDW; Twig; Fuerza Democrats; TIRCC; Impact100 Top Three Issues: • Affordability - Affordability is a problem because many people are getting pushed out of our cities and can’t afford to live here. I work with several organizations that offer shelter and affordable housing and also support organizations working on overall city planning with affordable housing in mind. • Education - The governor just pushed through legislation that will dramatically change our public education system for the worse, and I work with our local public schools and other organizations to fight back against a process that is inevitably aimed to turn our public education system into schools run by ideological out-of-state special interest groups • Growth - Growth is a real challenge in middle TN and polls show us that it’s the main concern for people in my current district and the district for which I’m running. Maintaining a healthy balance between preservation and property rights is challenging and requires consistent course correction. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 16

DANIEL Party Affiliation: COOPER Independent Candidate Status: Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: US Congress TN5 ANDY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: andyogles OGLES Republican Facebook: andyogles Website: andyogles.com Candidate Status: Instagram: andrew.ogles LinkedIn: andrew.ogles Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: US Congress TN5 Previous elected offices held: Maury County Mayor Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Mayor Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, MTSU Top Three Issues: • Accountability and transparency: I will commit to providing greater availability of government policies and actions, unwavering honesty in the legislative voting process, and sharing all information necessary for the people of Tennessee’s fifth district to hold their elected officials accountable. • Immigration: We need enforcement measures that ensure visitors leave our country when they’re supposed to; we need to provide law enforcement with the necessary tools to enforce current immigration laws. • Education: I support efforts to transform education from the current top-down (one-size-fits-all) standardized model to a bottom-up system that enables every family and student to customize education that best matches their values and priorities. DERRICK Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: dbfortn.com BRANTLEY Independent Instagram: dbfortn LinkedIn: dbfortn Candidate Status: Twitter: dbfortn Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: US Congress TN5 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Consultant/U.S. Army Veteran Bachelors in Finance and Economics, Austin Peay State University; Masters in Strategic Leadership, Austin Peay State University Top Three Issues: • Enact common sense legislation. • Protect communities. • Fight inflation. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 17

RICK Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: rickshannonofficial.com SHANNON Independent Instagram: rickshannonofficial LinkedIn: rickshannonofficial Candidate Status: Twitter: RickyShannon1 Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: US Congress TN6 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Author/U.S. Marine Corp Veteran DISTRICT 6 JOHN Party Affiliation: Facebook: repjohnrose ROSE Republican Twitter: repjohnrose Candidate Status: Website: johnrose.house.gov Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: 6th US Congressional District Previous elected offices held: US Congress TN6 Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Congressman Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Economics, Tennessee Active members in the Cookeville community and attend Technological University; Master of Science in Agricultural Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Economics, Purdue University; Juris Doctorate at Vanderbilt University Top Three Issues: • He works to reduce the National debt and reign in government spending in an effort to leave America better for the next generation. He also believes in reducing burdensome federal regulations on individuals, families, businesses, and community banks, which is a regular part of his work on the prestigious House Financial Services Committee. RANDAL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Twitter: Cooperfortn6 COOPER Democratic Candidate Status: Facebook: p eople/Randal-Cooper-for- Challenger TN-6/100080474742139/ Elected office you're seeking: 6th US Congressional District Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Engineer Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech N/A Top Three Issues: • Preserving democracy • Protecting Women’s Rights • Protecting Education NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 18

DISTRICT 7 DR. MARK Party Affiliation: Facebook: RepMarkGreenTN Website: markgreen.house.gov GREEN Republican Instagram: repmarkgreen LinkedIn: repmarkgreen Candidate Status: Twitter: repmarkgreen Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: U.S. Congress - Representative TN-07 Previous elected offices held: Tennessee Senate District 22 Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Congressman Graduated from West Point; graduated from Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University and became a flight surgeon Top Three Issues: • Defending Life: As a physician, I know firsthand that life begins a conception, and it’s our moral responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us. • Economy: We also must continue to cut taxes at all levels of government to let businesses across the country innovate, invest, and hire more people. • Education: The federal Department of Education has no business in our children’s education and should give up its power and transfer it back to the states. ODESSA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: OdessaKellyTN KELLY Democratic Facebook: Odessa Kelly for Congress Website: odessaforcongress.com Candidate Status: Instagram: OdessaKellyTN LinkedIn: OdessaKellyTN Challenger Elected office you're seeking: U.S. Congress - Representative TN-07 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Executive Director of Stand Up Nashville Master of Public Service - Cumberland University 2014, Stand Up Nashville, The Equity Alliance, TIRRC, Napier United, Business Administration- Tennessee State University 2004, NOAH Stratford High - 2000 Top Three Issues: • conomic Justice: I’m fighting for a more equitable economy that ensures all people have the right to housing, education, child care, and healthcare. • Medicare For All: Medicare for All expands coverage, reduces the burden of navigating endless paperwork and forms, and drastically cuts costs for both individuals and the government. • Justice Reform: We need a system focused on reform and connecting families and communities, not punishment and redress. STEVEN J Party Affiliation: HOOPER Independent Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: U.S. Congress - Representative TN-07 NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 19

STTAETNENESSESNEAETE PROFILES The Senate is the upper house of the Tennessee General Assembly and is composed of 33 members who are elected to four-year terms of office. They are elected by the voters of their Senate legislative district. The functions of the Legislature are to enact, amend, and repeal the laws of Tennessee. Some of the specific powers granted to the Tennessee General Assembly by the state Constitution include: the appropriation of all money to be paid out of the state treasury; the levy and collection of taxes; and the right to authorize counties and incorporated towns to levy taxes. DISTRICT 17 MARK Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: markpody.com PODY Republican Facebook: MarkPodyTN Candidate Status: Twitter: mark pody Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN Senate District 17 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Senator MTSU; Cumberland University Gideon; Wilson County Chamber of Commerce; Wilson County Lions Club; the Rotary Top Three Issues: • Jobs: The government can help job growth by reducing the red tape, regulations, and taxes to encourage businesses to hire new employees. • Education: As a culture, however, we have relinquished much of that child rearing responsibility to the public school system. If we’re to gain back a responsible society we need to start with responsible parents demonstrating to their children that education begins at home and not in the classroom. • Social Entitlements: I believe there should be no legal benefits for illegal aliens and we should penalize companies for hiring illegal aliens. Any illegal aliens should be deported. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 20

DISTRICT 19 CHARLANE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: CharlaneOliver OLIVER Democratic Facebook: oliverfortnsenate Website: oliverfortnsenate.com Candidate Status: Instagram: charlane.oliver LinkedIn: charlane.oliver Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee State Senate - District 19 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director, The Equity Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Human & Leadership Nashville - Class of 2022; Alpha Kappa Alpha Alliance Organizational Development; University of Tennessee- Sorority, Inc.; Board Member, Stand Up Nashville; Board Knoxville - Master of Public Administration (MPA) Member, Nurture The Next; CABLE Nashville Top Three Issues: I’m running on a platform that centers the humanity of people and fights for strong families. From our children to our aging seniors, District 19 needs a champion that will bring the voices of hard working everyday people to the People’s house. • Healthcare - expand access to the 250,000+ uninsured Tennesseans, protect a woman’s right to privacy and to choose from government overreach, eliminate medical debt and slow the rising cost of healthcare on working class Tennesseans; bring back jobs for rural hospitals, provide mental health supports to address underlying causes of opioid crisis, gun violence, and aftermath of the covid-19 pandemic. • Public Education - secure more funding in the TISA formula for Nashville public schools and staff, protect public schools from privatization, secure overdue funding for Tennessee State University. • Defend the Right to Vote and Shift Power Back to the People - promote legislation that makes it easier for Tennesseans to cast a vote; ensure returning citizens can restore their right to vote; defend against attacks on our democracy and First Amendment rights. PIME Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: tnsenator19 HERNANDEZ Republican Facebook: tnsenatorhernandez Website: pimehernandezforsenate.com Candidate Status: Instagram: tnsenatorhernandez Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee State Senate - District 19 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Residential Home Designer Top Three Issues: • Responsible Government: District 19 needs state senate leadership that encourages prudent government spending and operation in Nashville-Davidson County, in collaboration with state government. • Public Safety: District 19 needs leadership capable of and willing to support the men and women of law enforcement, while collaborating directly with constituents to reduce crime and disorder in their neighborhoods, seeking to address the root cause of arrest and subsequent incarceration. • Education Reform: District 19 needs senate leadership to bring it in step with the statewide efforts to eliminate achievement gap for students attending high priority schools. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 21

DISTRICT 21 JEFF Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/ YARBO Democratic Facebook: jeff.yarbro s21.html Candidate Status: Twitter: yarbro?lang=en Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee State Senate - District 21 Previous elected offices held: Tennessee State Senate - District 21 Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney Harvard University, B.A.; University of Virginia, J.D. Christ Church Cathedral; Casa Azafran, Capital Campaign Co-Chair; East End Preparatory School, Board of Directors; Nashville Bar Association; Tennessee Bar Association RUEBEN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] DOCKERY Independent Website: dockery4tn.com Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee State Senate - District 21 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Pastor/Founder of Building Families & Communities Ph.D.- K-12 Educational Leadership, Walden University; Master Appointed Member of an Educational Task Force; Educational Mission of Education in Leadership/Supervision, Trevecca Nazarene Reform Advocate; Boy Scouts of America-Middle Tennessee University; Bachelor of Arts in History, Fisk University; Council Associates of Divinity Studies, National College Top Three Issues: • Educational Engagement: will empower all constituent parents to become proactive partners in the education process. • Economic Empowerment: will work to restore the small business community and expand entrepreneurial opportunities in Nashville-Davidson County. • Will ensure adequate education and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse, street and domestic violence, HIV and other STD’s, heart disease and hypertension (just to name a few) for all residents and not a select few. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 22

TEONFNRESEPSREEESSETNATTAETHIVOEUSSE PROFILES The House of Representatives is the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly, composed of 99 members who are elected to two-year terms of office. They are elected by the voters of their House legislative district. In general, the functions of the Legislature are to enact, amend, and repeal the laws of Tennessee, and they can create changes in the form of bills, resolutions and joint resolutions. Some of the specific powers granted to the General Assembly by the state Constitution include: the appropriation of all money to be paid out of the state treasury; the levy and collection of taxes; and the right to authorize counties and incorporated towns to levy taxes. The House also has the power to start impeachment hearings. DISTRICT 50 BO Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: capitol.tn.gov/house/members/ MITCHELL Democratic Facebook: VoteBo h50.html Candidate Status: Twitter: VoteBo Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee House of Representatives- District 50 Previous elected offices held: Metro Nashville Council, District 35 Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Self-Employed, Employee Benefits B.A. in Political Science, David Lipscomb University; J.D. from Bellevue Family YMCA; Tennessee Conservation Voters; Nashville School of Law Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce; Bellevue Chamber of Commerce; Tennessee Farm Bureau Top Three Issues: • Healthcare: Tennessee has sent more than $4 billion to other states to provide affordable healthcare for their residents. Instead, that money could have helped more than 330,000 working Tennesseans, including tens of thousands of veterans, and ensure affordable healthcare for our residents. • Schools: Tennessee has experimented on our children and teachers in harmful ways, leaving us with excessive testing at the expense of instructional time; turmoil from on-again, off-again state mandates; and schools badly in need of adequate funding. We must listen to our teachers, enhance local control, and adequately fund our schools. • Roads and Infrastructure: With the passage of the IMPROVE Act, we are beginning to eat at that backlog, including important road projects forthcoming inside District 50 and outside of it, among them an overhaul of I-440. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 23

DISTRICT 51 BILL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: capitol.tn.gov/house/members/ BECK Democratic Facebook: BeckForTN h51.html Candidate Status: Twitter: beckfortn Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee House of Representatives- District 51 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney University School of Nashville; B.S. Business Administration, Democratic Caucus Floor Leader; Kiwanis Club of Madison; Belmont University; J.D., Nashville School of Law Board of Directors, Allegro School of Music; HEMA-Historic East Nashville Merchants Association DISTRICT 52 JUSTIN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] JONES Democratic Twitter: brotherjones Candidate Status: Website: votejustinjones.com Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee House of Representatives- District 52 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Community Organizer Graduated from Fisk University with his B.A. in Political Served on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Healthcare Science and is completing his Master of Theological Studies Campaign and has led actions at the Legislature, and across at Vanderbilt University the South, for the expansion of Medicaid Top Three Issues: • Healthcare for all: No one should be denied healthcare because they cannot afford it. Justin supports the only sensible, cost-effective solution: single-payer Medicare for All. • Environmental Justice: Justin will stand up to corporations who poison our communities and profit from environmental destruction. He has pledged to reject campaign contributions from the coal, oil, and gas industry, which give millions to politicians to obstruct climate action. • Immigrant and Refugee Rights: Justin will work to support immigrant and refugee communities in our district and stand against hateful, xenophobic bills in the Tennessee General Assembly. DISTRICT 53 DIA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] HART Republican Facebook: DiaHart53 Candidate Status: Website: diahart4tnhouserep.wixsite.com Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee House of Representatives- District 53 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Consultant DePaul University, Master’s Degree Public Service Management Top Three Issues: • Increase ELA and STEM Education for school systems • Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights • Increasing Healthcare Freedom and Patients Rights NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 24

JASON Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: powellfortennessee.com POWELL Democratic Facebook: powellfortennessee Candidate Status: Twitter: JasonLPowell Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee House of Representatives- District 53 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Real Estate M.B.A., University of Memphis; M.P.A., Tennessee State Member, Urban Land Institute; Member, Caldwell-Abbay Hall University; B. A., History/Political Science, University of Neighborhood Association; Cane Ridge Community Club; Colorado at Boulder Member, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce; Member, Greater Nashville Realtors DISTRICT 54 VINCENT Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: vincentdixie54 DIXIE Democratic Facebook: vincentdixiefortn Website: dixie4tn.com Candidate Status: Instagram: vincentdixiefortn LinkedIn: vincentdixiefortn Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee House of Representatives- District 54 Previous elected offices held: Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Businessman B.B.A. in Accounting, Tennessee State University, 1997; Masters 50 Forward Bordeaux Advisory Council; National Association of Business Administration, Tennessee State University, 2004 of Black Accountants; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; New Leaders Council; Democratic Treasurer Top Three Issues: • During his first term, he has learned to work with both Democrats and Republicans to find solutions to our most pressing problems, and you can bet he’s fighting now to push state leadership to make smart decisions that protect the health and safety of all Tennesseans. DISTRICT 55 JOHN RAY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: johnrayfortennessee.com CLEMMONS Democratic Facebook: johnrayfortn Candidate Status: Twitter: JRClemmons Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee House of Representatives- District 55 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney/Mediator B.A. History, Columbia University, 1999; Advisory Board Tennessee College of Applied Technology; Boys and Girls Club of J.D., University of Memphis Law School, Middle Tennessee’s Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Program; Chairman of RBI Top Three Issues: 2006 Advisory Board; Member, Friends of Sevier Park, Inc.-Board of Directors; Waverly- • Healthcare Belmont Elem School PTO • Jobs & economy • Infrastructure NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 25

DISTRICT 56 BOB Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: votebobfreeman.com FREEMAN Democratic Facebook: VoteBobFreeman Candidate Status: Twitter: VoteBobFreeman Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee House of Representatives- District 56 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Real Estate B.S. Middle Tennessee State University; Board Member, TN Environmental Council; Board Member, Southern Alliance for M.S. Lipscomb University Clean Energy; Board Member, U.S. Green Building Council’s Market Leadership Advisory Board; Nashville Homeless Commission; Past Board Member, Tennessee Wildlife Federation Top Three Issues: • Improving the health of Nashvillians • Building an environment for economic growth • Educating tomorrow’s leaders DISTRICT 58 HAROLD M. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: c apitol.tn.gov/house/members/ LOVE, JR. Democratic Facebook: haroldlovejr h58.html Candidate Status: Twitter: haroldlovejr?lang=en Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee House of Representatives- District 58 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Pastor Tennessee State University - Economic/Finance; Vanderbilt Assistant Democratic Caucus Leader; Omega Psi Phi University - Masters Degree in Theological Studies; Tennessee Fraternity, Inc; Life Member NAACP; Tennessee State State University - Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration University Alumni Association; Hella Temple #105 Shriner DISTRICT 59 CALEB Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: CalebHemmer HEMMER Democratic Facebook: CalebHemmerTN Website: calebhemmer.com Candidate Status: Instagram: calebhemmer LinkedIn: calebhemmer Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee House of Representatives- District 59 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: West End United Methodist Church; Leadership HealthCare; American Health Partners/Senior Director, Corporate M.B.A, Tennessee Tech & B.S., Business Administration, Nashville HealthCare Council; Sequoia Swim & Tennis Club Development University of Tenn.-Knoxville Top Three Issues: • I’m running for State Representative because I know we can do better for Tennessee, and I have the desire, experience, and mindset to help people, serve my community, and get things done — and done right. My campaign has been focusing on cost of living, education, and healthcare issues to improve the lives of Tennesseans. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 26

MICHELLE Party Affiliation: Facebook: michelleforeman.com Website: michelleforeman.com FOREMAN Republican Instagram: michelleforemantn LinkedIn: michelleforemantn Candidate Status: Twitter: Michelle4TN Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee House of Representatives- District 59 Previous elected offices held: GOP State Executive Committeewoman Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Registered Nurse Lipscomb University; Nashville School of Law Bellevue Exchange Club; Daughters of the American Revolution; American Nurses Association; Tennessee Nurses Association; Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Top Three Issues: • Education • Government Overreach • Wasteful Spending DISTRICT 60 DARREN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: dsjernigan JERNIGAN Democratic Facebook: dsjernigan Website: darrenjernigan.com Candidate Status: Instagram: LinkedIn: Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Tennessee House of Representatives- District 60 Previous elected offices held: Metro Council 2007-2014 Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Consultant BS, Austin Peay; MCJ, Middle Tennessee State Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce; Old Hickory Chamber of Commerce; Old Hickory Veterans Memorial Park; Masonic Lodge; Friends of Two Rivers Mansion Top Three Issues: • Education • Public Safety • Quality Paying Jobs CHRISTOPHER Party Affiliation: HUFF Republican Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office your're seeking: Tennessee State House, District 60 NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 27

BELLE MEADE CITY COMMISSIONER PROFILES Belle Meade has a manager/commission form of government, with an elected board of commissioners, which selects the mayor and vice mayor, and a planning commission and board of zoning appeals appointed by the mayor. LOUISE Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] BRYAN Incumbent Website: citybellemeade.org/person/louise-bryan Elected office you're seeking: Belle Meade City Commissioner Previous elected offices held: Belle Meade City Commissioner Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Business Owner Undergraduate, Vanderbilt University; MBA from Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Middle Tennessee; Children’s Northwestern University Hospital at Vanderbilt Advisory Board; Women’s Fund Board of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Top Three Issues: • Helping to create a long term vision for Belle Meade, while remaining responsive to residents and their current needs. Louise believes strongly that local issues matter because neighborhoods, the foundation of our larger communities, should be safe, beautiful and fiscally sound. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 28

NEAL Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] Website: n ealclayton.evrealestate.com/bio/ CLAYTON Challenger Facebook: nealclaytonnashville nealclayton Linkedin: neal-clayton-92818a6 Elected office you're seeking: Belle Meade City Commissioner Previous elected offices held: Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Business Owner BS in Communications/Advertising, Present Director of Tennessee Association of Realtors; Former Board of Trustee - Westminster University of Alabama School; Past President - Nashville Humane Association; Former board member - Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity; Former board member - Prevent Blindness Tennessee CHARLEY Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] THORNBURG Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Belle Meade City Commissioner Previous elected offices held: Belle Meade City Commissioner RUSTY Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] MOORE Challenger Website: citybellemeade.org/person/rusty-moore/ Elected office you're seeking: Belle Meade City Commissioner Previous elected offices held: City of Belle Meade Mayor Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Business Owner BS in Public Administration and his law degree from the W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School; Nashville Area University of Tennessee Habitat for Humanity; American Heart Association Heart Gala; Elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church; Parents association for the Oak Hill School NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 29

CITYFOCROEMSMT IHSISLLIOSNER PROFILES Forest Hills Board of Commissioners is an administrative body charged with setting policy for the City of Forest Hills by enacting ordinances. The Board consists of three Commissioners, who are elected at large. Members serve in four-year, staggered terms. At the first regular meeting after each biennial election, the Board elects one of its members to serve a two-year term as Mayor and one member to serve as Vice Mayor JIM Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] GARDNER Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Forest Hills City Commissioner Previous elected offices held: Forest Hills City Commissioner HENRY Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] TROST Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Forest Hills City Commissioner Previous elected offices held: Forest Hills City Commissioner NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 30

CITGYOOCDOLMEMTTISSVSIILOLNEER PROFILES The City of Goodlettsville has a manager/commission form of government, with an elected board of commissioners, which selects the mayor and vice mayor, and a planning commission and board of zoning appeals appointed by the mayor. JIMMY Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] ANDERSON, JR. Incumbent Facebook: profile.php?id=100063839742207 Elected office you're seeking: Goodlettsville City Commissioner Previous elected offices held: Goodlettsville City Commissioner RUSTY Candidate Status: Facebook: RustyTinnin TINNIN Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Goodlettsville City Commissioner Previous elected offices held: Goodlettsville City Commissioner Current Employment/Occupation: Retired Firefighter NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 31

JESSE Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] Website: jessewalker.com WALKER Challenger Facebook: jesseforgoodlettsville Twitter: jesseforgoodlettsville Elected office you're seeking: Goodlettsville City Commissioner Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney Graduate of Volunteer State Community College and Belmont Tennessee Bar Association University; Doctor of Jurisprudence from Nashville School of Law Top Three Issues: • Attracting and Supporting New and Existing Small Businesses • Advancing Smarter Growth and Long-term Planning • Increasing our Improving Quality of Life through Top-notch Services & Programs NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 32

ALL EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS & TIMES Early voting is a great way to beat the long lines on Election Day. You can vote at any one of the locations, and it gives you more control over fitting voting into your busy schedule. Early Voting Dates Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - Thursday, November 3, 2022 Howard Office Building Wednesday, October 19 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Thursday, October 20 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM 700 2nd Avenue South Friday, October 21 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Sonny West Conference Room Saturday, October 22 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday, October 24 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Early Voting Locations Dates & Times Belle Meade City Hall, 4705 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Bellevue Library, 720 Baugh Road, Nashville, TN 37221 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Bordeaux Library, 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Casa Azafrán Community Center, 2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Edmondson Pike Library, 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 Goodlettsville Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Green Hills Library, 3701 Benham Avenue, Nashville, TN 37215 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 Hermitage Library, 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage, TN 37076 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Howard Office Building, 700 2nd Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37210 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 Madison Library, 610 Gallatin Pike S, Madison, TN 37115 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Margaret Maddox East YMCA, 2624 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216 MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 Southeast Library, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, Antioch, TN 37013 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Election Day Tuesday, November 8 • Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You must vote at your assigned Election Day polling locations, which can be found on your voter registration card or at this link: maps.nashville.gov/pollingplacefinder NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 33

GETTING YOUR VOTING RIGHTS RESTORED Getting your voting rights back may be easier than you think! If you have been convicted of a felony and you finished your court ordered obligations, there's still hope when it comes to being an engaged citizen and voter. The state of Tennessee has the right to deny any person convicted of “infamous crimes” from voting. A Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights Form may be used to restore an individual's voting rights after being convicted of a felony. You may be eligible to get your voting rights restored if: • i. The pardoning authority or an agent or officer of the supervising or incarcerating authority; • You received a pardon and/or PLEASE NOTE: If there are multiple • You completed the maximum sentence imposed for the felonies,the form must be filled out for each felony with a different docket/case number. crime • You were granted final release from incarceration or super- • ii. An agent of the circuit/criminal court clerk Your parole officer should be able to complete this for you vision by the board of paroles, the department of correction, upon your completion of your parole responsibilities. If not, we or county correction authority recommend you call to set up an appointment with the follow- • You paid back any court order restitution ing agent for Davidson County: • You paid off all child support obligations • You paid all court ordered court costs State of Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole 220 Blanton Ave. Conditions under which you cannot have your voting Nashville, TN 37210 D rights restored: Phone: 615-253-5088 • You were convicted between July 1, 1986 and June 30, 1996 b) Verify that you do not owe any court costs, fines, fees, of first degree murder, aggravated rape, treason or voter restitution, or child support. Contact the Davidson County fraud Criminal Court Clerk's Office: Howard Gentry • You were convicted between July 1, 1996 and June 30, 2006 Criminal Court Clerk of murder, rape, treason or voter fraud 408 2nd Avenue North, Suite 2120 Nashville, TN 37201 • You were convicted on or after July 1, 2006 of any of the Phone: 615-862-5611 above, or any degree murder or rape or any offense under Email: [email protected] TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, parts 1, 4 or 5 designated as a c) Bring the completed Certificate of Restoration of Voting felony or any violation containing the same elements and Rights to the office of the county election commission in designated as a felony in any other state or federal court; or the county in which you reside during business hours any sexual offense under TCA S 40-39-202 or any violent Davidson County Election Commission sexual offense under TCA S 40-39-202 designated as a 417 Murfreesboro Pike felony or any violation containing the same elements and Nashville, TN 37217 designated as a felony in any other state or federal court and where the victim of such offense was a minor Once you have completed either #1 or #2 above, the county administrator of elections shall send a copy of the Certificate If you meet the requirements in above, you have two (2) to the TN Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins for verification. options for restoring your voting rights: Upon verification that you do not have any outstanding child support obligations due, you may be registered to vote and 1. Court Order a) Obtain a certified court order restoring your sent a voter registration card in the mail. rights in either the county in which you currently reside or the county in which you were convicted. b) Bring the cer- tified copy of that original order to the office of the county election commission in the county in which you reside. 2. Certificate of Restoration (recommended): a) Access the Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights on the Tennessee Secretary of State's Website: https:// sos.tn.gov/elections/guides/restoration-of-vot- ing-rights. Have the Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights completed by: NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 34

VOTING AS A COLLEGE STUDENT Voting as a college student is important and can be confusing. Here's some information on what to do: Registering To Vote Going To The Polls College students should register to vote in the county/state of your You cannot go vote at your polling place with an out-of-state driver's permanent residence address (the address you consider to be your license. You must bring a federally-issued government ID, such as permanent home while enrolled). Students do not lose their resi- a passport or military ID. A college ID is not an acceptable form dence solely by attending college away from home. If your perma- of identification to vote in Tennessee. If you are a registered voter nent address is out-of-state, you may use your campus address to and do not have a government-issued photo ID, the Department of register to vote in Tennessee. Once you decide to register, you now Safety and Homeland Security will provide you with a photo ID at become a resident of Tennessee. You are allowed to use your cam- no charge. Visit the Department of Safety and Homeland Security's pus address on the voter registration form. No photo identification is website to learn more: https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-ser- required to register to vote as an out-of-state student. vices/photoids.html If you have taken actions to make your school address your perma- Voting Absentee nent residence address (moving your car registration, driver license, etc.), then you should register in the applicable county/state using If a student or their spouse is outside of the county during the time your school address. of the election, they have the option of completing an absentee vote. If you registered to vote by mail, you must vote in person Out-Of-State Students the first time you vote. If this is not your first time voting, you may request an absentee ballot and vote by mail. You can find the Ab- If your permanent residence address is out-of-state, you should sentee Ballot Request Form online at https://sos.tn.gov/elec- go to an ROTC office or military recruitment office. If you need to tions/guides/guide-to-absentee-voting. You must request an register in person (in order to obtain an absentee ballot), but will not absentee ballot by November 1 to vote in the November 8 Election. return to your home state before the registration deadline, go to an ROTC office on a college campus or military recruitment office to submit an in-person registration. The ROTC/Recruitment Office will mail your voter registration application to your local county election office marked as 'in-person.' You must be cautious of any college scholarships you receive that requires you to be a resident of your home state. You could lose those scholarships! For this reason, the Election Commission encourages students to register in their home state whenever possible, but it is your choice. POLL WATCH: IF YOU ARE BEING TURNED AWAY Being turned away at the polls CAN and DOES happen. If you are turned away, stay calm, and contact the following IMMEDIATELY before leaving the polling location: Tennessee Secretary of State ACLU Tennessee Election Protection 615-741-7956 • 877-850-959 615-320-7142 866-OUR-VOTE (687.8683) www.state.tn.us/sos/election www.aclu-tn.org/gethelp.htm https://866ourvote.org/ US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Voting Section 800-253-3931 [email protected] NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 35

Election Commission Contact Info Main Office 1417 Murfreesboro Pike Questions? Concerns? Address all Nashville, TN 37217 confusion by contacting the Election All candidate and voter services are available at Commission. the Main Office. Mailing Address: Below are their office hours, contact information, P.O. Box 650 and locations. Nashville, TN 37202-0650 Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday On Election Day the polls are open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Email: [email protected] Website: www.nashville.gov/vote Phone: 615-862-8800 - General Information ABOUT THE EQUITY ALLIANCE The Equity Alliance (TEA) is a Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonpartisan grassroots organization led by award-winning Black women. We envision a society where Black communities are thriving and have equitable access to power, resources, and the freedom to choose our quality of life. Our mission is to unapologetically build independent Black political and economic power. We educate, empower, and mobilize Black people to take action and keep our government in check. As the Tennessean's 2020 People of the Year, we are the leading Black-led organization in Tennessee that takes bold action to mobilize the Black electorate to be civically engaged, challenge systemic inequities rooted in white supremacy, and stand up against attacks on our democracy. @theequityalliance @EquityAlliance1 @theequityalliance Contact Us P.O. Box 331821 Nashville, TN 37203 615-492-0061 [email protected] www.theequityalliance.org NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 36

The Equity Alliance P.O. Box 331821, Nashville, TN 37203 615-492-0061 • [email protected] • www.theequityalliance.org @theequityalliance @EquityAlliance1 @theequityalliance

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