Nashville Voter Guide

2022 ELECTION YEAR

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GUIDEINSIDE THE Introduction From The Equity Alliance 1 Voter Registration Requirements & Deadlines 2 Voter ID Requirements 2 New Absentee Ballot Law 4 Tips for Voting during the COVID-19 Pandemic 4 What Does Election Day Voter Suppression Look Like? 5 2022 Election Calendar 7 What’s on the Ballot 7 Candidate Profile & Elected Office Definitions 8 Early Voting Times & Locations 47 Election Day Polling Location & Hours 47 Getting Your Voter Rights Restored 48 Voting as a College Student 49 Poll Watch: Being Turned Away 49 Contacting the Election Commission 50

DCeoaurnDtyavViodtseorn: It is important now more than ever to be civically engaged. There is so much at stake and the decisions being made in local government and the state of Tennessee politics will set the trajectory for all our futures. From the fight for voting and women's reproductive rights and the one-month long mortarium for sales taxes on groceries, supplemental teaching materials and critical race theory and gerrymandering and redistricting. This matters because where you reside determines your politician, which determines your political power, which determines how you get resources for your community, i.e. school funding, sidewalks, stimulus checks, grants for social programs, covid testing/ vaccines etc. 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 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. This upcoming May 3 election will be your opportunity to choose an Attorney General, Public Defender, Sheriff, Metro School Board Members and several open judge and clerk seats. We need you to make sure the people in your circle are registered and ready to vote with confidence on May 3. Be sure to complete your absentee ballot application by April 26. 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 Davidson County 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 Guide. 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, Charlane Oliver & Tequila Johnson 1 Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director The Equity Alliance NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022

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 of Tennessee all the following qualifications must be met: Safety (motor vehicles division), Department of Health (WIC program), public libraries, many other designated government • You must be a United States citizen agencies, or at a third-party voter registration drive in your • You must be a legal resident of Davidson County when community. Once you complete the form, you may either mail-in the submitting a voter registration application application to: • You must be 18 years of age or older by the date of the Davidson County Election Commission: PO Box 650 next election Nashville, TN 37202 • You must not have been convicted of a felony or, if you or hand-deliver applications to: Davidson County Election Commission - Main Office have such a conviction, have your voting rights restored 1417 Murfreesboro Pike as required by state law, and 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday • You must submit a properly completed voter registration OR application at least 30 days before an upcoming election Metro Office Building 800 2nd Avenue South, 4th Floor Voter ID Requirements 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday All voters must present a federal or Tennessee state ID Voter Registration Deadlines containing the voter's name and photograph when voting at the polls, whether voting early or on Election Day unless an This election's voter registration deadline is Monday, April 4 exemption applies. Acceptable forms of ID include, even if by close of business. Deadlines can creep up quickly. Make sure expired: you're registered to vote! New registrations must be postmarked or delivered to the Davidson County Election Commission no • Tennessee driver's license with your photo later than thirty (30) days before an election, in order to vote in • United States passport that election; that is state law. • Tennessee Department of Safety photo ID • Photo ID* issued by the federal or Tennessee state DID YOU KNOW: government • United States Military photo ID (active or retired These photo IDs may be expired, unless • Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo you are voting in Davidson County for the first time. Student IDs, library cards and *These photo IDs may be expired, unless you are voting in photo IDs issued by cities, counties and Davidson County for the first time. Student IDs, library cards and other states may not be used. photo IDs issued by cities, counties and other states may not be used. Ways to Register To Vote Online Voter Registration: bit.ly/teavote. You must have a Tennessee driver's license or identification issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security 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

New Absentee Ballot Law 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 must 5. Address to mail the ballot submit a written request containing the 6. The election in which the voter wishes to participate. If the information to the right 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 be included in the voter's request. You can submit your written request for an 8. Voter's signature absentee ballot by mail, fax, or e-mail. If e-mailing your request, be sure the attached Email: [email protected] document contains the information to the Phone: (615) 862-8815 right and your scanned signature. Fax: (615) 880-1729 Mail: Davidson County Election Commission PO Box 650 Nashville, TN 37202-0650 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 May 3 State and County Primary Election. M ail-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 bit.ly/teavote by April 26. 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: bit.ly/teavote C onsider early voting during times when there aren't huge crowds and you have the option to choose which polling location to vote. Visit page 47 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. B ring 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. U se 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 Election Day. For the May 3, 2022 election, the Early Voting dates are APRIL 13 - APRIL 28. 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 must 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 50 in this voter guide to report any voter suppression. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 6

2022 April 4 Voter Registration Deadline April 13 Early Voting Begins ELECTION YEAR April 26 Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot April 28 Early Voting Ends May 3 Election Day May 3rd Ballot NASHVILLE-METRO DAVIDSON COUNTY LOCAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS Local Primary Election District Attorney General Public Defender Davidson County Trustee Sheriff Circuit Court Judge District 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 Criminal Court Judge District 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 Juvenile Court Judge General Sessions Judge 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 Chancellor, Chancery Court Part 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 Circuit Court Clerk Criminal Court Clerk Juvenile Court Clerk Davidson County Clerk Register of Deeds Metro School Board District 2 • 4 • 6 • 8 Democratic Executive Committeeman District 1 NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 7

DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL PROFILES DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL They prosecute all misdemeanor and felony charges brought in Juvenile Court, the General Sessions Courts, the Grand Jury, and the Criminal Courts of the District. GLENN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] FUNK Democratic Website: www.voteglennfunk.com Candidate Status: Facebook: VoteGlennFunk Incumbent Instagram: funkforda Twitter: voteglennfunk Elected office your're seeking: District Attorney General Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: District Attorney of Davidson County Education: From 1978 to 1982 I attended Wake Forest University where I majored in history. I then attended law school at Ole Miss and graduated with a J.D. in 1985. Community Affiliation: I presently serve on the Board for the Nashville Children’s Alliance and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Leadership Council. I have recently served on the board of the YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee, and the Optimist Club Top Three Issues: • Prosecuting violent crime and looking for alternatives to incarceration and ways to support non-violent offenders are our priorities. We have over a 95 percent conviction and success rate for prosecuting murder, rape and aggravated robbery. When it comes to nonviolent offenses, we have reformed the criminal justice system in significant ways that are being modeled and followed across the country. We have successfully reduced the incarceration rate in Nashville by more than 50 percent under my leadership, and I am committed to finding solutions to mental health, addiction and poverty when jail is not the answer. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 8

SARA BETH Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] MYERS Democratic Website: MyersforDA.com Candidate Status: Facebook: MyersforDA.com Challenger Instagram: MyersforDA Twitter: MyersforDA Elected office your're seeking: N/A Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney Education: Duke University (BA 2003); Yale University (MA 2005); Vanderbilt Law School (JD 2009) Community Affiliation: Founder and past Board Chair, Advocates for Women’s And Kids’ Equality; Board Member, Communities in Schools; Board Member, Thistle Farms; Member, Nashville Bar Association -- NBA President’s Award for Napier Looby Bar Exchange Program; Outstanding Advocate Award, Nashville Coalition to End Domestic Violence Top Three Issues: • Crime Prevention: To address rising crime, I will assign Assistant District Attorneys to precincts to build relationships with community stakeholders. We will target resources at neighborhood-specific issues to implement solutions that prevent people from going to jail. • Civil Rights: I will conduct the first civil rights criminal justice audit of Davidson County to identify precise disparities (from arrest through sentencing) and make systemic reforms. Violence prevention training will be required for police. • Restorative Justice: I will create a Restorative Justice Unit to prevent repeat crime and to tailor non-incarceration-based resolutions (addiction treatment, etc.) that target root causes. P. DANIELLE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: nellisfornasvhille NELLIS Democratic Website: nellisfornashville.com Twitter: danielleforda Candidate Status: Facebook: DanielleforDA LinkedIN: pdanielle Challenger Elected office your're seeking: N/A Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Counsel, Klein Solomon Mills, PLLC Education: Spelman College (B.A. Spanish, Pre-K - 12th Education), Boston University School of Law (J.D.) Community Affiliation: Nashville Bar Association/Foundation; Napier-Looby Bar Association; Harry Phillips American Inn of Court (Member 2019-Present); Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church (Teen/Adult Sunday School Teacher); EMERGE Alumna Top Three Issues: • Community Engagement – Invite all stakeholders to the table to identify and align resources in order to expand the options for accountability and foster transparency. The Office must align itself with the people it is meant to serve. • Prevention – We can decrease the number of victims/defendants overall by identifying/addressing the root causes of criminal behavior during the pretrial screening process and then place individuals with community-based organizations to address those needs, which will reduce reliance on cash bail. • Restoration – For every case we must ask what will hold a person accountable, what will reduce the harm, and what will foster healing? NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 9

PUBLIC DEFENDER PROFILES PUBLIC DEFENDER They represent clients who cannot pay for private counsel and who are at risk of losing their liberty if convicted. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, the right to know who your accusers are, and the nature of the charges and evidence against you. MARTESHA L Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @MJ4PD22 JOHNSON Democratic Website: marteshajohnson.com Twitter: @MJ4PD Candidate Status: Facebook: Martesha Johnson for Public Defender Incumbent LinkedIN: Martesha L. Johnson Elected office your're seeking: N/A Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Chief Public Defender, Nashville Defender’s Office Education: B.S. in Political Science with a minor in English, Tennessee State University (2005); Doctor of Jurisprudence with a concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution, University of Tennessee College of Law (2008) Community Affiliation: • Nashville Bar Association, 2022 President • National Association of Public Defense, board member • National Legal Aid and Defender Association, defender council • Adjunct Professor, Vanderbilt Law School Top Three Issues: My priorities for my next term in office are to continue the fight to: • Eliminate wealth-based disparities in our criminal legal system, particularly related to bail. • Increase access to justice and ensure that a zealous defense can be provided for indigent people by continuing to fight for adequate resources for staff and administration of the public defender’s office. • End disproportionate criminalization of Black and other minorities in the legal system. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 10

DAVIDSON COUNTY TRUSTEE PROFILES DAVIDSON COUNTY TRUSTEE The trustee acts as the legal owner of trust assets, and is responsible for handling any of the assets held in trust, tax filings for the trust and distributing the assets according to the terms of the trust. ERICA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @nashtrustee GILMORE Democratic Website: ericagilmore.com Twitter: @ericasgilmore Candidate Status: Facebook: Office of the Metropolitan Trustee Incumbent LinkedIN: Martesha L. Johnson Elected office your're seeking: Metropolitan Trustee Previous elected offices held: Councilmember at Large and District 19 Councilmember for Nashville and Davidson County Metropolitan Government Current Employment/Occupation: Metropolitan Trustee Education: Executive Education Government Harvard University, Tennessee State University Master of Arts, Howard University Bachelors of Arts Community Affiliation: Delta Sigma Theta, Nashville Rotary, County Officials Association of Tennessee, Tennessee Trustees Association Top Three Issues: Accountability, Transparency ,and Efficiency NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 11

SHERIFF PROFILES SHERIFF The Sheriff is the keeper of the county jail, required to take charge and custody of the prisoners therein and to receive those lawfully committed and keep them until they are discharged by law. DARON Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] HALL Democratic Website: daronhall.com Candidate Status: Twitter: DaronHall7 Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Sheriff Previous elected offices held: Sheriff since 2002 Current Employment/Occupation: Sheriff Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Criminology) Western Kentucky University Community Affiliation: Served on a variety of community boards over the past 20 years. Top Three Issues: • Strike a balance between a safe community and effective rehabilitative efforts. • Continue work in decriminalizing mental illness. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 12

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE PROFILES CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE They hear civil and criminal cases and appeals of decisions from Juvenile, Municipal and General Sessions Courts. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 13

DIVISION 1 DAVID Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: cdavidbriley BRILEY Democratic Website: davidbriley.com Twitter: DavidBriley Open Seat Facebook: CDavidBriley LinkedIN: davidbriley Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 1 Previous elected offices held: At Large Member Metro Council 1999-2007; Vice Mayor 2015-2018; Mayor 2018-2019 Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney at Spencer Fane Bone McAllester Education: AB Georgetown University; JD Golden Gate University Community Affiliation: Former member of Board: 1) Nashville Cares 2) The Housing Fund 3) Sister Cities of Nashville 4) Legal Advisory Board - Workers’ Dignity; and 5) Hands on Nashville. Top Three Issues: I have spent my life making Nashville a fairer and more compassionate city by representing individuals and small businesses in disputes in Nashville’s courts and by dedicating myself to public service. In both arenas, I have demonstrated the fortitude to do what’s right without regard to the consequence and that I will be fair to all. If elected, I will first work to eliminate any possible delay in justice by expediting existing cases. Second, I will work to streamline the process of restoration of voting rights. Third, I will integrate more technology into the courtroom to promote efficiency and transparency. WENDY Party Affiliation: Email: wendylongmireforjudge.com Instagram: longmire4judge LONGMIRE Democratic Website: wendylongmireforjudge.com Twitter: longmire4judge Open Seat Facebook: WendyLongmireForJudge LinkedIN: wendylongmireforjudge Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 1 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Partner, Ortale Kelley Education: University of Mississippi, Bachelor of Arts; University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, Juris Doctor, Law 1983-1986; Vanderbilt University School of Law 1985-1986 Community Affiliation: I am a member and a Past-President for Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women; I serve pro bono as Vice-Chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee; I am a volunteer for the Nashville Pro Bono Program, handling case for those who can’t afford counsel; I volunteer for the Davidson County Mock Trial Competition; I volunteer for the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center, offering free mediation service. Top Three Issues: • I am the most experienced candidate running for this position. For the past 35 years, I have been working as a lawyer full time, raising a family, and handling over 650 cases in Davidson County. I have been and will continue to fight for those overlooked and underrepresented. • I will be a gatekeeper for the people, ensuring all persons are treated fairly and with respect. • Having even more fair, experienced and impartial judges is one way we can strike more blows for good. It would be my honor to be the first woman to hold this seat. DIVISION 2 AMANDA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] MCCLENDON Democratic Website: electamandamcclendon.com Candidate Status: Facebook: JudgeAmandaMcclendon Incumbent Instagram: nstagram Twitter: Twitter Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 2 Previous elected offices held: 16th District in the Metropolitan Council Current Employment/Occupation: Circuit Court Judge Education: Attended MTSU for 2 ½ years, then transferred to Vanderbilt University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in two majors: economics and history, and 5 minors. Judge McClendon attended University of Tennessee College of Law, obtained her Doctorate of Jurisprudence NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 14

DIVISION 3 PHILLIP Party Affiliation: ROBINSON Democratic Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 3 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Circuit Court Judge Community Affiliations He has served as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Domestic Relations Committee of the Nashville Bar Association and is a member of both the Nashville and Tennessee Bar Associations. DIVISION 4 PHIL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] SMITH Democratic Website: judgephilsmith.com Candidate Status: Facebook: judgephilsmith2022 Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 4 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Circuit Court Judge Education: He attended Middle Tennessee State University and graduated from Tennessee State University in 1984. Phil graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1988. Community Affiliation: Board of directors for the Amqui Station and Visitors’ Center. He has also served on the board of the Family Center. Phil had the honor of serving as one of the chairs of The Justice A. A. Birch, Jr. Statue Committee which resulted in the bronze statue of Justice Birch outside of the A. A. Birch Building. DIVISION 5 JOE Party Affiliation: BINKLEY, JR. Democratic Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 5 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Circuit Court Judge Education: Undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1966 and his J.D. degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1969 Community Affiliation: He is a Trustee of the Nashville Bar Foundation as well as a former Board Member of the Nashville Bar Association for two separate terms. He is also an Emeritus member of the Harry Phillips American Inn of Court and a Fellow of both the Nashville and the Tennessee Bar Foundations. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 15

TOM Party Affiliation: BROTHERS Democratic Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 6 Previous elected offices held: Twentieth District Chancery Court Current Employment/Occupation: Circuit Court Judge Education: Undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1973 and his J.D. degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1977 DIVISION 7 LARRY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] HAGAR Democratic Website: hagarforjudge.com.com Open Seat Facebook: larry hagar for judge LinkedIN: larry hagar Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 7 Previous elected offices held: Democratic executive committee elected for two terms and district 11 council member in Nashville. Elected 3 times to this position Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney and District 11 council member Education: Belmont University and Doctor of Jurisprudence from Nashville School of Law Community Affiliation: Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce, Old Hickory Chamber of Commerce, Donelson Hermitage Exchange club., Tennessee Bar Ass. and Nashville Bar association Top Three Issues: • This is a Probate court. I want to expedite the appointment of fiduciaries to estates and conservatorships, obtain additional funds for office of conservatorships to ensure proper care and oversight of conservators., and try to add additional judge for this area due to population growth ANDRA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: andrahedrickforjudge/ HEDRICK Democratic Website: hedrickforprobatejudge.com Twitter: andrahedrick Open Seat Facebook: HedrickForProbateJudge LinkedIN: ajhedrick Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 7 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney - Gullett, Sanford, Robinson & Martin, PLLC Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology, Indiana University, 1995; Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD), University of Memphis School of Law, 1998 Community Affiliation: Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms; Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association; Nashville Pug Rescue; Music City Pug Rescue; Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary Top Three Issues: • Access: I will make services accessible and understandable for all by providing user friendly forms and procedural information to the public, and by allowing Zoom hearings for those who are unable to come to the courthouse. • Fairness: I will apply the law fairly to all persons, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sex, gender identify, age, or disability. • Inclusion: I will approach each day with an attitude of inclusion, meaning that those who come to probate court - from all walks of life - will be treated with kindness, compassion and respect NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 16

JOHN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] MANSON Democratic Website: mansonforjudge.com Open Seat Facebook: MansonforJudge Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 7 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney - Lewis Thomason, PC Education: BA - Morehouse College 2000 JD - Howard University 2005 Community Affiliation: Downtown Nashville Rotary Club; Nashville Repertory Theatre - Board Member; Christ Church Cathedral - Choir Member; Napier-Looby Bar Association - Past President Top Three Issues: • I am a native Nashvillian, and an experienced judicial officer here in town. I have served Nashville as the Special Probate Master in the courtroom I am running for, and have also served as a judge in family court, civil court, and as the presiding magistrate for Night Court. I bring an unmatched level of judicial experience, and have intimate knowledge of Probate Court, including how it functions, and where it needs improvement. My judicial temperament is proven, and I have a deep commitment to serve my city. I would appreciate your vote! DIVISION 8 LUVELL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: glantonforjudge GLANTON Democratic Website: glantonforjudge.com Twitter: glantonforjudge Candidate Status: Facebook: GlantonForJudge Challenger Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 8 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Lawyer Education: I am a proud graduate of TSU and Drake University Law School. Top Three Issues: • I am running for 8th Circuit Court Judge because I know I can follow my Uncle’s footsteps and be a public servant for all parts of Nashville and that I will honor Uncle’s legacy by bringing compassion and decency to the 8th Circuit Court. LYNNE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: lynneingramforjudge INGRAM Democratic Website: lynneingramforjudge.com Twitter: IngramForJudge Candidate Status: Facebook: LynneIngramforJudge LinkedIN: lynneingramforjudge Challenger Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 8 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Of Counsel, Robinson, Reagan and Young Education: Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan Juris Doctor, 2003; University of South Carolina, Spartanburg, South Carolina Bachelor of Arts, English, 2000 Community Affiliation: Nashville Bar Association; Racial Justice and Equity Team of the Legal Aid Society, Member; Lead Family Law Attorney at Legal Aid Society of Middle TN and the Cumberlands; Child Care Alliance of Middle TN; End Slavery TN Board of Directors, Immediate Past Chair Top Three Issues: • I will restore integrity to the Eighth Circuit Court. • I will treat everyone in the courtroom with dignity and respect. • I will apply the law fairly. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 17

JUDGE KELVIN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: TheJudgeJones JONES Democratic Website JudgeJones.com Twitter: TheJudgeJones Candidate Status: Facebook: Re-Elect Judge Kelvin Jones Incumbent LinkedIN: K elvin Jones-Circuit Court Judge-Nashville Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Division 8 Previous elected offices held: Judge of the Eighth Circuit Court, Twentieth Judicial District, State of Tennessee Current Employment/Occupation: Judge of the Eighth Circuit Court, Twentieth Judicial District, State of Tennessee Education: Bachelor of Arts, Howard University; Graduate Studies in Philosophy, Howard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; Juris Doctorate, The University of Alabama School of Law; Master of Laws, LLM (Judicial Studies), Duke University School of Law Community Affiliation: Alumnus of Leadership Nashville and Leadership Law; Rotary Club of Nashville; National, Tennessee, Nashville and Napier Looby Bar Associations; American Red Cross (Nashville Chapter); Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of Middle Tennessee Top Three Issues: • My first priority is to continue treating all litigants and attorneys with dignity and respect. During my next term I will develop policies and procedures which enable more court proceedings, including bench trials, to be conducted remotely utilizing Zoom or Cisco based technology. COVID provided an opportunity for courts to “push the envelope” and “think outside of the box” relative to how we can be more accessible to litigants and attorneys. I recognize the hardships that litigants and participants in the legal process face when required to always attend court in person. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 18

CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE PROFILES CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE Judges provide instructions to juries prior to their deliberations and in the case of bench trials, judges must decide the facts of the case and make a ruling. Additionally, judges are also responsible for sentencing convicted criminal defendants. DIVISION 1 STEVE R. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] DOZIER Democratic Twitter: JudgeDozier Candidate Status: Facebook: Judge Steve Dozier Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Division 1 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Judge Education: 1979 Vanderbilt University. BA; 1984 Nashville School of Law. JD Community Affiliation: Nashville Bar Association; TN Judicial Conference; 4:13 Strong volunteer Top Three Issues: • Fair and impartial decisions. • Efficient processing of cases especially for those individuals who are incarcerated. • Experience based on prior work as defense attorney, assistant DA, and judge. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 19

DIVISION 2 ANGIE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: keep judge dalton BLACKSHEAR Democratic Website keepjudgedalton.com Twitter: keepjudgedalton DALTON Candidate Status: Facebook: judgedalton Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Division 2 Previous elected offices held: Davidson County General Sessions Court, Division III Current Employment/Occupation: Judge, Davidson County Criminal Court, Div. II Education: Bachelor of Arts in English, Lane College, 1993; Juris Doctor, University of Toledo College of Law, 1997 Community Affiliation: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; The Links, Incorporated; Napier Looby Bar Association; Nashville Bar Association; Lawyers Association for Women Top Three Issues: • I have served as a judge for the past 15 ½ years, and I have always made it a priority to 1. ensure that each case is adjudicated on its own merits to ensure impartiality and fairness, 2. be mindful of the time of litigants, witnesses, police officers, and attorneys by opening court at its designated time and managing dockets in a manner that ensures efficiency, and 3. educate the public about the significant impact our court system has on our communities by participating in forums and discussions on various topics that we often see in our courts. DIVISION 3 CHERYL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] BLACKBURN Democratic Website reelectcherylblackburn.com Candidate Status: Facebook: judgecherylblackburn Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Division 3 Previous elected offices held: Judge, Criminal Court, Division III Current Employment/Occupation: Judge, Criminal Court, Division III, 20th Judicial District Education: Juris Doctorate, Nashville School of Law; Master of Arts (psychology), Vanderbilt University; Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Vanderbilt University Community Affiliation: American Inns of Court; Nashville Bar Association Member/Fellow; Tennessee Bar Association, Member/Fellow; Marion Griffin Chapter, Lawyers’ Association for Women; Tennessee Judicial Conference, Member Top Three Issues: • Integrity, Independence & Impartiality: Judges must demonstrate integrity, independence, and impartiality. I’ve provided a fair and impartial courtroom where everyone— defendants, victims, families, witnesses, jurors, and counsel—are respected. • Awareness of Mental Health Issues: Prior to obtaining my J.D. I obtained my M.A. in psychology and worked as a certified forensic examiner/director of emergency services at Dede Wallace (Centerstone) and the statewide forensic coordinator at Tennessee Department of Mental Health. • Experience: My record shows I possess extensive knowledge of criminal law and procedure. I’ve demonstrated that I’m able to run a courtroom effectively, efficiently, and fairly. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 20

KYLE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] PARKS Democratic Website voteforkyleparks.com Candidate Status: Facebook: Kyle Parks for Judge Challenger Incumbent Instagram: Votekyleparksforjudge Elected office your're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Division 3 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney Education: Juris Doctor/ Master of Business Administration- Drake University; B.S. Business Administration- Fisk University Community Affiliation: General Counsel of General Alumni Association of Fisk University; NAACP; Napier Looby; Nashville Bar Association; Alpha Phi Alpha Incorporated Top Three Issues: • My focus is justice reform through institutional balance and progress. Right now, 37208 is the most prosecuted zip code in the country. As Nashville continues to grow, it is important to have a Criminal Court Judge that ensures safety to all of Davidson County while ensuring all citizens have an equal opportunity to grow. By developing the county’s first Mental Health Criminal Court, I plan to aid in the reduction of crime while simultaneously providing the assistance needed to become productive citizens in the Davidson County community. DIVISION 4 JENNIFER Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] SMITH Democratic Website judgejennifersmith.com Candidate Status: Facebook: reelectjudgejennifersmith Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Division 4 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Criminal Court Judge & Intelligence Officer in the United States Navy Reserve Education: She received her undergraduate and J.D. degrees from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University in Washington, D.C. Community Affiliation: Actively involved as a parent and Committee; Member of Boy Scout Troop 1914 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation Top Three Issues: • I am proud to serve Davidson County and truly believe real change and rehabilitation happen at the local level. I hope to continue that vision going forward. DIVISION 5 MONTE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] WATKINS Democratic Website reelectjudgemontewatkins.com Candidate Status: Facebook: Re-Elect Judge Monte Watkins Incumbent Instagram: Reelectjudgewatkins Elected office your're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Division 5 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Criminal Court, Division V Judge Education: Tennessee State University-Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Tennessee State University-Master of Science in Psychology; North Carolina Central University-Juris Doctor Community Affiliation: Chair, Judicial Council of the National Bar Association; North Carolina Central University School of Law; Treasurer, Tennessee Judicial Conference; Past President, Napier-Looby Bar Association; Life Member of the NAACP Top Three Issues: • Gun Violence • Drugs • Alternatives to incarceration NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 21

KHADIJA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: babbforjudge BABB Democratic Website babbforjudge.com Twitter: babbforjudge Candidate Status: Facebook: Babb for Judge LinkedIN: Khadija Babb Challenger Elected office your're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Division 5 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney Education: University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies; Legal Studies Concentration; University of Tennessee College of Law: Juris Doctorate Community Affiliation: Criminal Justice Chair of the NAACP, Nashville Branch; Board Member of From the Heart International Education Foundation; Political Initiatives Committee for the Tennessee Alliance of BlackLawyers; Member of Napier Looby Bar Association; National Black Prosecutors Association Top Three Issues: • If I am elected as Criminal Court Judge, I will implement trauma-informed approaches to criminal justice. I plan to create Criminal Court’s first Restorative Justice Program to give victims of crime additional support in their healing process. I will also create a Criminal Court Youthful Offenders Program for youth ages 18 to 24, with tailored services and therapy that will aid in their brain development while also holding them accountable. Lastly, I have been actively meeting with community leaders and service providers to find community-based alternatives to incarceration for individuals who suffer from mental health illnesses and drug addiction. DIVISION 6 CYNTHIA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: cindyChapppellForJudge CHAPPELLS Democratic Republican Independent Website cindychappell.com Twitter: chappell4Judge Open Seat Facebook: CindyChappellForJudge Elected office your're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Division 6 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney Education: B.A. Psychology, Rhodes College 1990; J.D. Memphis State 1993 Community Affiliation: Gubernatorial appointment to Juvenile Justice Reform Committee, high school mock trial volunteer, numerous Bar associations and groups Top Three Issues: • Trials: justice requires fair trials and an impartial review of evidence; • Sentencing: consideration of alternative sentences that promote rehabilitation and education for non violent offenders, consideration of incarceration if necessary for public safety; • Vision: treat all who enter the courtroom with dignity and respect. SETH Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: sethnormanforjudge NORMAN Democratic Website votenorman.com Twitter: NormanforJudge Open Seat Facebook: sethnormanforjudge LinkedIN: seth-norman-99932390 Elected office your're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Division 6 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney - Sole practitioner Education: Graduate of Hume-Fogg High School (2003); Bachelor of Science from Western Kentucky University(2006); Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Nashville School of Law (2011). Community Affiliation: Corinthian Lodge #8, F. & A. M.; Al Menah Shriners; Scottish Rite; Phi Sigma Pi – National Honor Fraternity; Fifth Generation Native Nashvillian. Top Three Issues: • Courtroom decorum - I will be dedicated to remaining fair and impartial in all cases before the Court, and I will treat all who enter my courtroom with dignity and respect without favoritism or discrimination. • Justice - I will actively listen to the facts as presented, and I strive to the best of my abilities to serve justice in every case. • Addiction and Mental Health Treatment - I will seek to utilize programs that reduce recidivism such as drug courts, recovery courts, and mental health treatment where appropriate NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 22

TILLMAN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] PAYNE Democratic Republican Independent Website tillmanpayneforjudge.com Open Seat Facebook: TillmanPayneforJudge Elected office your're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Division 6 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Decorated Air Force veteran, Attorney Education: University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture; Master’s Degree in Human Relations (MHR) from the University of Oklahoma, and his Juris Doctor’s degree from the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University, Arlington VA. Community Affiliation: Guide Right Committee Chairman for the Nashville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc; Board of Directors of the West Nashville Sports League; member of Bethel World Outreach Church Top Three Issues: • Save taxpayers dollars • Significantly reduce recidivism. • Expand the capacity of our Treatment Courts to better serve Davidson County residents who find themselves in the criminal justice system. MARCUS Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: shuteforjudge SHUTE, JR. Democratic Website shuteforjudge.com Twitter: mshutejr Open Seat Facebook: shuteforjudge LinkedIN: mshutejr Elected office your're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Division 6 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Founder and Managing Partner of Shute Law Education: BA Political Science with minor in Psychology from Tennessee State University, JD from Nashville School of Law Community Affiliation: AACP, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc, Napier-Looby Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Top Three Issues: • I believe that fairness should be the guiding principle of every aspect of our courts and every citizen is entitled to respect and dignity. I know firsthand what it’s like to be deprived of those things while dealing with the courts. I believe in having courage and integrity, which means the willingness to do what the law requires me to do even if the course I must follow is not the popular one. And to not be influenced by the identity, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, political status, wealth, or lack thereof of those that would come before me. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 23

JUVENILE COURT JUDGE PROFILES JUVENILE COURT JUDGE They interpret and enforce juvenile criminal laws set by the local jurisdiction or state government. SHEILA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] CALLOWAY Democratic Website: sheilacallowayforjudge.com Candidate Status: Facebook: judgesheilacalloway Incumbent Instagram: /judgesheilacalloway/?utm medium=copy link Elected office your're seeking: Juvenile Court Judge Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Juvenile Court Judge Education: Undergraduate and Doctor of Jurisprudence from Vanderbilt University Community Affiliation: Pencil Foundation, Napier-Looby Bar Association, Nashville Public Education Foundation, Sycamore Institute, Nashville Repertory Theatre Top Three Issues: • Expansion of the Restorative Justice Program, Youth Diversion Partnership Program, building of the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment to move the Juvenile Court Operations to NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 24

GENERAL SESSIONS JUDGE PROFILES GENERAL SESSIONS JUDGE The Metropolitan General Sessions Court of Nashville-Davidson County is a high volume limited jurisdiction Court that hears civil, misdemeanor, felony, traffic, environmental and metropolitan ordinance violations. This Court is served by eleven judges that are elected to an eight year term. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 25

DIVISION 1 GALE Party Affiliation: ROBINSON Democratic Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 1 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: General Sessions Judge Education: Undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1980 and his J.D. degree from the Nashville School of Law in 1984 Community Affiliation: Member of the Nashville Bar Association; Tennessee Bar Association; Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference; the Goodlettsville Masonic Lodge #271, Thirty-two Scottish Right Mason DIVISION 2 MELISSA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: MelissaBlackburn4judge BLACKBURN Democratic Candidate Status: Website: blackburnforjudge.com Twitter: JudgeBlackburn Incumbent Facebook: judgemelissablackburn Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 2 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: General Sessions Judge, Division II Education: Lipscomb University, Nashville School of Law Community Affiliation: 1st Vice President, Nashville Bar Association - Tennessee Bar Association - Past Chair, Downtown Nashville YMCA Board - Habitat for Humanity of Middle Tennessee - Board Member, Project C.U.R.E. ; Education: Lipscomb University, Nashville School of Law Top Three Issues: • My seven-year record of leading in restorative justice though Mental Health and Veterans Court programs with a greater than 80% graduate success rate. • Expungement of hundreds of charges and waiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in court costs, fine and fees for successful program graduates. • Addressing lack of services for those with mental health challenges in the criminal justice system rather than using the jail as a mental health facility with wrongful incarceration. KEN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] REDDITT Democratic Website: reddittforjudge.com Candidate Status: Facebook: Kenneth-Redditt-for-Judge-Division-II-104357482172044 Challenger Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 2 Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; He attended Tennessee State University where he graduated in 1997 with a Master in Public Administration Degree with a focus on government. Nashville School of Law where he received his Doctor of Jurisprudence. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 26

DIVISION 3 ANA L. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: escobarforjudge/ ESCOBAR Democratic Website: anaescobarforjudge.com Twitter: /escobarforjudge Candidate Status: Facebook: escobarforjudge Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 3 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: General Sessions Judge, Division III Education: George Washington University Law School, Doctorate of Jurisprudence; Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Science Community Affiliation: Co-established a foundation to provide financial support for the Cherished Hearts Court; Co-founded the Nashville Hispanic Bar Association; board member for the YWCA; Co-founded MyCity Academy; Board member of the Maddox Foundation Top Three Issues: • I believe our courts should provide equal justice, create safer communities, and strive for constant improvement. I demonstrate this commitment every day. I treat victims and defendants with humanity and dignity in the courtroom. I make sure they fully understand the legal proceedings and my decisions. • I believe that delivering justice does not just mean delivering punishment, but creating pathways for victims and defendants to live safe, productive lives, which makes our communities safer. • I also believe people should be heard. Even if someone does not win their case, I hope that they leave feeling like they were treated fairly. DIVISION 4 ALLEGRA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Reelect Allegra WALKER Democratic Website: reelectallegra.com Twitter: reelectallegra Candidate Status: Facebook: Re-elect Allegra LinkedIN: Allegra Walker Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 4 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: General Sessions Judge, Div IV Education: Fisk University- B.S.; University of Toledo College of Law - J.D. Community Affiliation: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Delta Omega Chapter; Links Inc., Parthenon Chapter; Women’s Political Collaborative; NAACP; Napier Looby Bar Association Top Three Issues: • Judicial candidates are not allowed to campaign on issues. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 27

DIVISION 5 ROBIN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] KIMBROUGH Democratic Republican Independent Website: kimbroughhayes.com HAYES Candidate Status: Facebook: Robin Kimbrough Hayes for Judge Challenger Twitter: robinforjudge Instagram: robinforjudge Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 5 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Chaplain, Special Advisor to the President on United Methodist Affairs, Director of Ombuds Office at Meharry Medical College Education: Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, Juris Doctorate; Vanderbilt Divinity School, Nashville, Tennessee, Master of Divinity; Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee, B.A. magna cum laude, English Community Affiliation: Nashville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Nashville Alumnae Chapter; Nashville Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Napier Looby Bar Association; Davidson County Democratic Women Top Three Issues: • Fairness: I will be fair, accountable, respectful, and engaged. I will address systemic issues and social determinants presenting barriers to justice; court transparency; and accountability. • Change/Reform: We need change. I support cash bond reform, the implementation of restorative practices to resolve civil and criminal cases, and improvement of judicial economy and efficiency, including the reduction of docket appearances. • Accessibility: Justice means access. I will (a) consider individual life circumstances to improve judicial access; (b) create an “after hours court” to accommodate work schedules; (c) develop a community survey to improve service delivery; and (d) organize education and listening sessions. DIANNE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] TURNER Democratic Website: judgedianneturner.com Candidate Status: Facebook: Judge-Dianne-Turner-1452694631631563 Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 5 Previous elected offices held: Judge General Sessions Division 5 Current Employment/Occupation: Judge General Sessions Division 5 Education: Bachelor’s Degree David Lipscomb University / Nashville School of Law Community Affiliation: Napier Looby Bar Association / Fellow Nashville Bar Foundation / Women’s Political Collaborative of TN / Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce / Lawyers Association for Women Top Three Issues: • Public Safety / Protection of Individual Rights / Fairness NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 28

DIVISION 6 FRANK E. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: votemondelli MONDELLI, JR. Democratic Website: votemondelli.com Twitter: votemondelli Open Seat Facebook: Frank Mondelli, Jr for Judge Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 6 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney at Law Education: University of Tennessee-Knoxville, BA in Political Science, 2009; Nashville School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2013 Top Three Issues: • I want to expand resources for non-English speakers in the courthouse. All Nashvillians deserve the same, equal access to justice and the lack of interpreters and other resources in the courthouse right now is blocking access to some. • I’ll make sure that when presented with bond motions, I look at the whole person and not just the allegations contained within the paperwork. • I’m building a courtroom for all of Nashville. That means working with everyone who comes to court to make sure they understand what is happening in their case, so they are assured access to justice. JIM Party Affiliation: Email: jimtoddforjudge.com Instagram: jimtodd4judge TODD Democratic Website: jimtoddforjudge.com Twitter: JimToddforJudge Open Seat Facebook: JimToddForJudge Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 6 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Partner at Hagan & Todd Education: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communication from Vanderbilt University 1980-1984; Law degree from University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law 1990-1993 Community Affiliation: Founded a nonprofit youth organization, the Davidson County Juvenile Vocational Center; Member, Juvenile Justice Reform Commission; Nashville Urban League; Metro Nashville Sexually-Oriented Business Licensing Board; Member of the Nashville Bar Association Top Three Issues: • My promise is to create a courtroom that prioritizes equity, fairness, and service to the public, especially for our most vulnerable citizens. I will put people first. I’m the only candidate running for Division VI with experience on both sides of the courtroom. Experience matters. I have a deep understanding of the law, which means the knowledge to protect people’s rights and ensure fair outcomes. I’m also the only candidate with a specific plan for meaningful bail reform that will ensure public safety while lessening the incarceration of indigent people accused of crimes. PAUL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] WALWYN Democratic Website: paulwalwynforjudge.com Open Seat Facebook: WalwynForJudge Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 6 Previous elected offices held: None Education: Received degrees in both political science and English at East TN State University, earning his law degree from UT Knoxville Community Affiliation: Hands On Nashville; Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee; Gra-Mar Elementary School; Actor’s Bridge Ensemble; TN School of Anesthesiology Top Three Issues: • To date, Paul has handled over ten thousand general sessions, criminal and federal cases, thousands of preliminary hearings, and nearly one hundred jury trials within thirteen different counties in Middle TN. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 29

DIVISION 7 MARCUS Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: mefloyd FLOYD Democratic Open Seat Website: marcusfloydforjudge.com Twitter: FloydsLaw Facebook: FloydforFairness LinkedIN: marcus-floyd-53767043 Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 7 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Nashville Defender’s Office Education: Belmont University College of Law, J.D.; Middle Tennessee State University, B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration Community Affiliation: Napier-Looby Bar Association; Lawyers’ Association for Women-Marion Griffin Chapter; NAACP - Nashville Chapter; Hands On Nashville; Organized Neighbors of Edgehill; Top Three Issues: • Fairness, Trust, and Respect. Fairness is the bedrock of our criminal justice system. Marcus will work to increase equity by applying the law to pursue alternative pretrial services and making sure that costs and fees are scaled based on ability to pay. Marcus also believes that public trust in our institutions is critical to their success, and he will work to inform the community about what is happening in the courts through community meetings and public reports. Last, respect is a core value. Marcus will work to increase efficiency and accessibility in the court. DIVISION 8 RACHEL L. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: judgerachelbell BELL Democratic Website: judgerachelbell.com Twitter: judgerachelbell Candidate Status: Facebook: judgerachelbell LinkedIN: Judge Rachel Bell Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 8 Previous elected offices held: Industrial Development Board Current Employment/Occupation: Judge Education: Bachelor of Science in Education, The University of Memphis (2000); Juris Doctorate, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (2004) Community Affiliation: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; NAACP; Napier Looby Bar Association & Fellow; Nashville Bar Association & Fellow; International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges Top Three Issues: • EXPERIENCE: I have served as General Sessions Judge for 10 years. I have heard over 250,000 cases with our municipal court jurisdiction which encompasses: Criminal, Civil, Traffic and Mental Health Committals. • INNOVATION: I created the state of TN’s 1st Community Court named the Music City Community Court. It has 3 different specialty courts: the RESTORE Re-Entry Court for Returning Citizens, the C.A.R.E. Diversionary Court for Ages 18-30 and the L.E.G.A.C.Y. Housing Resource Diversionary Court for landlords and tenants dealing with back pay of rent. • DIGNITY: Each person that comes before me gets a full & fair hearing. ERIN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] COLEMAN Democratic Website: erincolemanforjudge.com Candidate Status: Facebook: erincolemanforjudge Challenger Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 8 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Criminal and Civil Attorney Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering from Johns Hopkins University; M.S. in Project Management from Boston University, Metropolitan College, J.D. from University of Baltimore School of Law Community Affiliation: Nashville Bar Association, Executive Board; Mary Parrish Center; Renewal House; National Council of Jewish Women, Nashville Section; TACDL (TN Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) Top Three Issues: • I want to bring respect, judicial professionalism and justice back into the courtroom. I will be on time and treat every person who comes into my courtroom with humanity and respect. I will use the connections I have gained through my service on more than 10 community boards to bring actual restorative justice to the people who are impacted by the criminal justice system. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 30

DIVISION 9 BRIAN Party Affiliation: LinkedIN: wahooverde HOROWITZ Republican Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 9 Previous elected offices held: Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney at Wahoo Verde Law Firm Education: B.S. in Finance from University of Tennessee-Knoxville; MBA from Belmont University; JD from Nashville School of Law Community Affiliation: Board of Directors for Benton Hall Academy LYNDA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] JONES Democratic Website: reelectlynda.com Candidate Status: Incumbent Facebook: LyndaJonesForJudge Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 9 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Judge Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville Community Affiliation: Board of the Mental Health Cooperative; Women in Numbers, Nashville Soccer United and National Association of Women Business Owners DIVISION 10 SAM Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] COLEMAN Democratic Website: judgesamcoleman.com Candidate Status: Facebook: Judge Sam Coleman Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 10 Previous elected offices held: Metro Council District 33 Current Employment/Occupation: Judge Education: B.S in Political Science- Tennessee State University; Masters in Public Administration - Tennessee State University; Doctor of Law (J.D.) - Nashville School of Law Community Affiliation: Lake Providence Missionary Baptist; NAACP Top Three Issues: • Integrity, Fair, and Experienced DIVISION 11 JOHN AARON Party Affiliation: HOLT Democratic Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: General Sessions Judge Division 10 31 Previous elected offices held: Metro Councilman of the 22nd district Current Employment/Occupation: Judge Education: B.S. degree from David Lipscomb University in 1977. He received his law degree from the Nashville School of Law in 1982. Community Affiliation: Nashville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference and the American Judges Association. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022

CHANCELLOR, CHANCERY COURT PROFILES CHANCELLOR, CHANCERY COURT Chancellors serve as the Judges for the Chancery Courts of each judicial district in Tennessee. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 32

PART 1 PATRICIA HEAD Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: FriendsOfPatMoskal MOSKAL Democratic Website: friendsofpatmoskal.com Twitter: MoskalforJudge Candidate Status: Facebook: FriendsOfPatMoskal Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Chancellor, Chancery Court, Part I Previous elected offices held: Chancellor, Davidson County Chancery Court, Part I Current Employment/Occupation: Judge, State Trial Court Education: J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law-Knoxville, with highest honors; B.A., Indiana University-Bloomington Community Affiliation: Lawyers' Association for Women; Nashville Bar Association; Davidson County Democratic Women; Rotary Club of Nashville, TN; UT College of Law Alumni Association Top Three Issues: • I am dedicated to serving the people of Davidson County and the State of Tennessee fairly, impartially, and respectfully, and deciding each case based on the facts and the rule of law. I am hard-working and have the proven courtroom experience, legal knowledge, and problem-solving abilities required of Chancery Court judges. I have 33 years of prior experience as a trial and appellate court lawyer in private practice handling a wide variety of cases and representing all types of businesses and individuals. I fully understand how important each and every case is to the parties involved. PART 2 ANNE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: annemartinforjudge/?hl=en MARTIN Democratic Website: annemartinforjudge.com Twitter: ACMartin4Judge Candidate Status: Facebook: annemartinforjudge Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Chancellor, Chancery Court, Part II Previous elected offices held: None Education: Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1992; Smith College, B.A., 1989 Community Affiliation: American College of Business Court Judges; National Association of Women Judges; Nashville Bar Association; Nashville Rotary Club; NashvilleCares Top Three Issues: • Continue appointment as judge of the Tennessee Business Court Pilot Program, a specialized docket with litigants including large national companies and small local businesses with cases that meet criteria established by a state-wide advisory commission. • Continue efficiently adjudicating cases so they are resolved in a reasonable timeframe and litigants can move forward, especially in matters of significant public concern. • Continue treating all persons fairly, in matters involving both large and small dollars, or where the rights involved are less about money and more about relief such as reinstatement to a public job or a declaration that a law is unconstitutional. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 33

PART 3 LEROY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] JOHNSTON Independent Website: ElectJohnnyEllis.com ELLIS IV Open Seat Facebook: Facebook LinkedIN: Johnny Ellis Attorney Elected office your're seeking: Chancellor, Chancery Court, Part III Previous elected offices held: Davidson Co. Democratic Executive Committee Current Employment/Occupation: (Law Office of Johnny Ellis), Attorney Education: University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1980, 1982-1987; Nashville School of Law Night Law School, 1992-1996. Community Affiliation: Old Hickory Chamber of Commerce; Dupont Elementary School; Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Alumni Association, Compliance Officer Top Three Issues: • EXPERIENCE: I have been practicing law for 25 years, three times longer than my opponent. I have tried jury trials, appeals, argued before the TN Supreme Court, and testified before the TN. State Legislature on issues of Real Property law. • HONESTY: My opponent claims to have \"20 years experience\" but only passed the Bar Exam in 2014. • DIVERSITY: I am a white male. But I have spent more time in North Nashville than my opponent, having gone to schools located in and near the Projects. Having older kids say,\"get that white boy!\" when I was the only white boy around, and being one of only two white boys, on my 7th grade track team, (and the only teammate named \"Leroy\"). Physical characteristics are not the only determining factor in \"diversity\". I'ASHEA L. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: iasheamylesforjudge MYLES Democratic Website: mylesforjudge.com Open Seat Twitter: iasheamyles Facebook: I'Ashea Myles for Chancery Court Judge LinkedIN: I'Ashea Myles Elected office your're seeking: Chancellor, Chancery Court, Part III Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney at Spencer Fane Bone McAllester Education: Belmont University College of Law 2014; Belmont University - 2001 Community Affiliation: President of the Napier Looby Bar Association; Board Member of Elevated Development; Board Member of the Guild of Murfree Spring; Member of Nashville & Tennessee Bar Association; Former Board Member of the United Way of Rutherford County Top Three Issues: • In order to ensure that justice is fair and equitable for us all, our judiciary must reflect the communities that they serve. An entire group of women have not had their perspectives reflected on the bench. It is time for that to change. It’s critical that our courts are equitable and fair to all people, no matter their race, socio-economic status, religion or who they love. The Chancery Court is vitally important to the fabric of the everyday lives in this state. It hears matters like voting rights & redistricting. It’s critical to have all people and perspectives represented in that court. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 34

CIRCUIT COURT CLERK PROFILES CIRCUIT COURT CLERK They provide assistance in the areas of courtroom administration and records management, docket maintenance, revenue management, maintenance of court minutes, official communication and various other court associated duties.. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 35

JOSEPH P. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: dayforcircuit DAY Democratic Website: josephpday.com Twitter: dayforcircuit Open Seat Facebook: dayforcircuitcourtclerk Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Chief Deputy of Public Relations and Employee Development- Circuit Court Clerk Education: Bachelors of Business Administration-Tennessee State University; Master of Public Service Management-Cumberland University; Certified Public Administrator-University of Tennessee-CTAS Community Affiliation: Boy Scouts of America (BSA)-Executive Board; Chambers - Bellevue, Black, Donelson, Goodlettsville, LGBT, Madison, Old Hickory; Equity Alliance; Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated; NAACP Top Three Issues: • Experience - You want someone who knows the job. I have 24 years of \"relevant\" hands-on experience and institutional knowledge. • Service - Service is the lifeblood of the organization. I will continue to provide the exceptional service you expect from the Clerk's office. • Integrity - Honest, Trustworthy and Reliable. I aim to employ a diverse workforce, utilize technology to continually enhance customer service, provide creative solutions to the challenges of change and make the office more transparent to the public. HOWARD Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] JONES Democratic Website: votehowardjones.com Open Seat Facebook: votehowardjones Elected office your're seeking: Circuit Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools/ Educational Administrator. Community Affiliation: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, NAACP, Hella Shrine #105, Civitan Club, and National Action Network. Education: I am a proud product of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Tennessee State University (Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology, Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Trevecca Nazarene University (Doctoral Student) final semester. Top Three Issues: • I have spent my entire career fighting for what's just and fair. • So, if you ask me why I want to be Davidson County's next Circuit Court Clerk, it's for an inclusive government. For better community engagement. For efficiency, accessibility, and innovation. My objective is to create an office that is laser-focused on saving the taxpayers both time and money. • Davidson County residents need a champion in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. • I want to be that champion. PAM Party Affiliation: MURRAY Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 36

CRIMINAL COURT CLERK PROFILES CRIMINAL COURT CLERK They are responsible for maintaining the Court records, administration of Criminal Court divisions, and collecting fines & fees. HOWARD Party Affiliation: GENTRY Democratic Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Criminal Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: Metro Council member-at-large; Metro Nashville-Davidson County’s first African American Vice Mayor Current Employment/Occupation: Criminal Court Clerk Education: B.S. and master’s degrees in education from Tennessee State University NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 37

JUVENILE COURT CLERK PROFILES JUVENILE COURT CLERK They process all legal documents filed in Juvenile Court, maintain docket and minute books, act as the keeper of the records, prepare hearing dockets, provide deputy clerks for all court hearings, maintain financial records, collect court costs, fines, child support, etc. LONNELL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: lothepodcaster MATTHEWS Democratic Website: lonnellmatthews.com Twitter: lothepodcaster Candidate Status: Facebook: lonnellmatthewsfornashville Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Juvenile Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: Councilmember - District 1 (2007 - 2015) Current Employment/Occupation: Davidson County Juvenile Court Clerk County Juvenile Court Clerk Education: Tennessee State University, Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Magnet for Health Sciences and Engineering at Pearl High School c/o 97 Community Affiliation: Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., The Temple Church, My Brother's Keeper Nashville Alliance, Buffalo PAC, Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship Top Three Issues: My top three issues all center around the goal of making juvenile court more restorative and less institutional. I want to help Nashville's Juvenile Court become a national model by • Continuing to change and improve policies to be more trauma-informed • Continue to embrace innovation to improve efficiency and effectiveness of delivered services and programs; • Building a youth-centered, trauma-informed campus with well-designed facilities to provide restorative justice to youth holistically. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 38

DAVIDSON COUNTY CLERK PROFILES DAVIDSON COUNTY CLERK The County Clerk is a constitutional officer and is elected by the people for a term of four years. The specific work of the office is prescribed by the Legislature. Duties of the office range from secretary to the County Commission to conducting a great deal of the State's taxation duties within the County. The Clerk also serves as Chairman of the County Records Commission. BRENDA P. Party Affiliation: Email: Email Instagram: Instagram WYNN Democratic Website: Website Twitter: Twitter Candidate Status: Facebook: Facebook LinkedIN: LinkedIn Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: County Clerk Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Davidson County Clerk Education: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Tennessee State University, 1978; Master of Business Administration, Tennessee State University, 1989 Community Affiliation: Maddox Foundation, 2014-2020; Nashville Public Education Foundation, 2016-Present; Oasis Center, 2016-2020; Nashville Branch, NAACP, Life Member; Member, Temple Church, Nashville, TN Top Three Issues: Though the office is not issue oriented, I am seeking re-election to build on the successes achieved over the past 9+ years. • I also want to make accessing our services more convenient to the public by implementing innovative solutions that take advantage of technological advances, give customers more options for service and reduce wait times. It is my sincere hope that over the next four years, we can create a more informed public that understands the best times and ways to access our services. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 39

REGISTER OF DEEDS PROFILES REGISTER OF DEEDS They make and preserve an accurate record of instruments required or allowed by law to be filed or recorded, including but not limited to deeds, powers of attorney, deeds of trust, mortgages, liens, contracts, plats, leases, judgments, wills, court orders, military discharges, etc. KAREN Y. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] JOHNSON Democratic Website: karenjohnson.org Candidate Status: Facebook: KarenJohnsonRegisterOfDeeds Incumbent Instagram: @kjohnsoncountyregister Twitter: nashtnregister Elected office your're seeking: Nashville Davidson County Register of Deeds Previous elected offices held: Metro Nashville Board of Education, Metro Council Current Employment/Occupation: Nashville Davidson County Register of Deeds Community Affiliation: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; 100 Black Women-Metro Nashville; Rotary Club of Nashville; Sister Cities of Nashville (board member); Nashville Women's Breakfast Club Education: Tennessee State University, Bachelors in Business Administration; Trevecca Nazarene University, Masters in Business Administration/Management Top Three Issues: • Responsiveness -- In running for Register, Council, and School Board, I campaigned on being responsive and delivering results with excellence in service. • Fairness and equity -- Elected officials work for ALL people and must proactively set community standards for equitable treatment -- in how we treat every person we serve and in how we hire and treat all of our employees. • Excellent service -- Whether it is meeting Council constituents’ needs or providing the best possible service to those who use the Register's Office, nothing matters more than how we serve the people who elect us. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 40

METRO NASHVILLE SCHOOL BOARD PROFILES METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD School board members are locally elected public officials entrusted with governing a community's public schools. The role of the school board is to ensure that school districts are responsive to the values, beliefs and priorities of their communities. They set the vision and goals for the district, adopt policies that give the district direction to set priorities and achieve its goals, hire and evaluate the superintendent, adopt and oversee the annual budget, and manage the collective bargaining process for employees of the district. DISTRICT 2 RACHAEL ANNE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: elrodforschools ELROD Democratic Website: elrodforschools.com Twitter: elrodforschools Candidate Status: Facebook: elrodforschools Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 2 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Text Community Affiliation: PENCIL Foundation; Crieve Hall Neighborhood Association; Overton Cluster Parent Advisory Council (PAC); School PTOs/PTAs; West End United Methodist Church Top Three Issues: • Recruitment and retention: I’m proud that we were able to make teachers the highest paid in the state last year, but we must continue to press for the best pay for all staff. • Expanding student and SEL supports: Decrease our counselor and psychologist ratios and provide Restorative Practice Assistances in our middle and high schools. • Reversing the historical state underfunding: The BEP has historically underfunded MNPS and the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TIAS) Act appears to do the same. For example, MNPS proudly educates 8.28% of Tennessee’s public school students, yet we will only receive 1.2% of TISA funding. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 41

EDWARD Party Affiliation: ARNOLD Independent Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 2 Current Employment/Occupation: Adjunct professor at Nashville State Technical Institute for 14 years and a computer literacy instructor within Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools for six years. Education: Bachelor's and Master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. JANEEN Party Affiliation: KINGMA Republican Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 2 TODD Party Affiliation: PEMBROKE Republican Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 2 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Insurance & Financial Service Agency Owner Education: Finance Degree from University of Florida; Master’s in International Finance MARK Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] WOODWARD Republican Website: woodward4schools.com Candidate Status: Facebook: MarkWoodwardTN Challenger Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 2 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Music and Drama Director Education: Belmont University - degree in Music Community Affiliation: Coached baseball; Recording Secretary for the Davidson County Republican Party Top Three Issues: • Advocating for parents • Financial stewardship • Fostering the love for learning NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 42

DISTRICT 4 JOHN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: little4Schools LITTLE Democratic Website: johnlittleforschoolboard.com Twitter: Little4Schools Candidate Status: Facebook: Little4Schools LinkedIn: john-little-iii-7424685 Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 4 Current Employment/Occupation: Organizing and Outreach Director, Nashville PROPEL Education: Bachelors, Business Administration Community Affiliation: McGavock Cluster Coalition Member; McGavock Partnership Council; Former Assistant Flag Football Coach for Donelson Hermitage YMCA; Former Equity Alliance PAC 10 Board member; Former Secretary and Multi Year of MNPS Parent Advisory Council Top Three Issues: • Increased pay for our support staff employees like bus drivers, para professionals and lunch workers. (I am working with council members to make it a reality!!!) • More investment from the state budget to increase access to \"Career and technical education\" which I refer to as vocational training. (The state budget allocated over 200 million specifically for vocation!!!) • Personalized learning plan. (The director created the personalized student dashboard in 2021) This is definitely not what I envisioned, but it is a start and I'm looking forward to improving the framework. DR. BERTHENA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] NABAA-MCKINNE Democratic Candidate Status: Website: drberthenaformetroschools.com Challenger Facebook: drberthena4edu Instagram: drberthena4edu Twitter: drberthena4edu Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 4 Previous elected offices held: Metro-Nashville School Board, District 4 Current Employment/Occupation: CEO - Nabaa Consulting, LLC Education: Ed.D - Leadership & Professional Practice, Trevecca Nazarene University; M.Ed. - Administration & Supervision, Tennessee State University; B.S. - Biology/Chemistry, Tennessee State University; A.S. - Early Childhood Education, Nashville State Community College Community Affiliation: Board Member & McGavock Cluster Coordinator - MNPS Parent Advisory Council; Board Member & Youth Leadership Coordinator (YELL) - L'Evate (formerly Leadership Donelson- Hermitage); Board Member - ACLU-TN; Member - Donelson-Hermitage Chamber Member - Old Hickory Chamber Top Three Issues: • Increase funding to address the staffing shortages and retention. We need to invest in our teachers and support staff by supporting pay increases, creating and implementing policies that provide more sustainable work conditions, and continuous professional development. • Supporting the social, emotional and mental well-being of students and staff by advocating for more advocacy centers, mental health counselors, restorative practice professionals, increased community partnerships and wraparound support services, as well as, mental health access for staff. • Addressing learning loss, improving academic outcomes and closing the achievement gap by prioritizing early literacy proficiency, expanding access to high dosage tutoring and individualized support, advanced academics, and career and technical education. KELLI Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] PHILLIPS Republican Facebook: KelliPhillips4SchoolBoard Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 4 Top Three Issues: • Support getting rid of mask mandates, getting rid of political CRT in class and have a proper audit of where your money is going, NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 43

DISTRICT 6 FRAN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] BUSH Independent Facebook: Fran Bush School Board Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 6 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Owner & Director of Model Kids Learning Academy Education: Received my Bachelor of Science & Graduate Degree in Healthcare Administration & Planning from Tennessee State University Community Affiliation: No Current Community Affiliations since the pandemic Top Three Issues: • Focus on Literacy, Numeracy and Handwriting for early learners from grades K-4 • Social-Emotional Learning for all students, prioritize language loss for English Learners along with providing more support to students with an IEP and increase test scores for children of color. • Giving teachers more support in the classrooms so that they can limit the amount of stress and focus on teaching students who have been heavily impacted with learning loss during the pandemic. NATALIE Party Affiliation: Facebook: Natalie-4-Nashville-MNPS-School-Board-District-6 MARTIN Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 6 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Retired Educator Top Three Issues: • I am running because I am committed to improving our students' academic stamina and social emotional well-being, by ensuring that the educational workforce, parents and our community are all viable to pour into our students. Join me in this effort and we will see our students thrive here and now and in their futures! CHERYL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: mayes4sb6 MAYES Democratic Website: mayesfordistrict6.com Twitter: mayes4advocacy Candidate Status: Facebook: mayes4SBD6 Challenger Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 6 Previous elected offices held: School Board, District 6 Current Employment/Occupation: District Director, Office of Rep. Jim Cooper Education: BS, Tennessee State University, MBA, Lipscomb University Community Affiliation: Davidson County Democratic Women, At-Large Member, 2022 Davidson County Democratic Women's Board; Love In A Big World, Executive Board and Board President; Dismas House, Advisory Board; Uprise Nashville, Advisory Board Top Three Issues: • Teacher pay, Increased literacy rates, equitable and equal funding for all students NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 44

DISTRICT 8 ERIN O’HARA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] BLOCK Democratic Website: erinforschools.com Open Seat Facebook: Erin-for-Schools-110361284907173 Twitter: ErinOHaraTN Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 8 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Executive Director, Tennessee Education Research Alliance (outgoing) Education: Master of Public Policy, Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of Education, 2006 Bachelor of Arts, American Government and African and African American Studies, University of Virginia, 1999 Community Affiliation: Volunteer tutor, MNPS High Impact Tutoring program; Former PTO Vice President, Waverly Belmont Elementary; Former School Improvement Team Member, Waverly Belmont Elementary Top Three Issues: • Creating great schools through strong teachers and leaders. A great school has a strong leader focused on supporting the success of teachers; teachers who engage and challenge their students; and school counselors with the time and resources to support students. • Focusing on recovery after three years of disrupted schooling, in both academics and mental health, is our top priority. • Students struggle to learn and teachers struggle to teach when trauma, grief, and mental health needs go unaddressed. CHRIS Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: chrismoth1 MOTH Democratic Website: chrismoth.com LinkedIN: chrismoth Open Seat Facebook: ChrisMothTN Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 8 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Software Developer Education: Vanderbilt: Ph.D., Chemistry, M.S. degrees in both Mathematics and Computer Science Community Affiliation: Former Co-Chair of Hillsboro Cluster in the MNPS Parent Advisory Council; Numerous PTO Boards; Hillsboro Presbyterian Church Top Three Issues: • Giving teachers the tools they need to succeed; • Opposing censorship and book banning and opposing state efforts to take over on these issues and others; • Supporting student mental health through later start times and social & emotional supports AMY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] PATE Independent Facebook: Amy Pate for Schools Open Seat Elected office your're seeking: MNPS Board of Education, District 8 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Business development for a construction company Education: College--University of TN, Knoxville with a Major in English and minor in Political Science Community Affiliation: Glendale PTO, JTMoore PTO, Forrest Spence Fund, March of Dimes, Church Volunteer Top Three Issues: • MNPS needs to earn the trust of parents through action and accountability. We need to ensure every single Metro student can read and do math at least at grade level. We must step up efforts to meet the learning needs and mental health crisis which has been exacerbated over the last two years. We need to demand fiscal transparency and accountability. Specifically, we cannot allow no-bid contracts and inflated bureaucracy, but must make sure every dollar spent adds to the best interests of students and teachers. NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 45

DEMOCRATIC STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMAN (WRITE-IN) PROFILES DEMOCRATIC STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Democratic State Executive Committee is composed of one man and one woman elected from each of the 35 Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County Councilmanic districts. This committee is the governing body and manages and operates the State Party, establishes and approves the budget,and establishes procedure for picking Party nominees for offices, selecting members of the National Committee, and selecting delegates for the National Convention, which is where support for a particular presidential candidate is chosen. JONATHAN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] RICHARDSON Democratic Republican Independent Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: Davidson County Democratic Party Executive Committeeman - District 1 CHARLES A. Candidate Status: SCOTT, SR. Challenger Elected office your're seeking: Davidson County Democratic Party Executive Committeeman - District 1 NASHVILLE VOTER GUIDE • 2022 46