Candidate: Tasha Ellis
Metro Council District 29
Website: VoteTashaEllis.com
Occupation: “Direct mail strategist for political campaigns, nonprofits, and corporations”
Previous candidacy/offices held: “none”
Community experience: “260 Change Fund Board Member from 2017 to 2019; Treasurer of Davidson County Democratic Party from 2016 to 2018; TnAchieves Mentor from 2019 to 2021; Treasurer of Davidson County Democratic Women from 2021 to 2022; Planning Committee of SouthEast Easter Egg Event from 2018 to present.”
What will be your top three priorities on the Council?
“Public Safety; Homelessness; Early Childhood and Youth Development”
District candidates only: What is the biggest issue facing your district? How would you approach it?
“Public Safety; Meet with Police Chief to discuss the infrequency of police patrol and determine action steps to fix the issue.”
Much of the city’s developmental focus, like plans for a new East Bank, have focused on downtown. What’s your vision for downtown?
“I need to learn more about the current plans for downtown and my immediate focus will be specifically on issues that have direct impact on council district 29.”
Did you or would you have voted to approve the new Titans stadium financing legislation?
“I would need more information.”
Does Metro need more police officers beyond the unfilled positions?
“Absolutely”
What do you think of the current framework passed by the council around LPR (license plate readers) usage? Do you think Metro should allow facial recognition technology to be used downtown?
“I would need more information.”
Do you think a property tax rate adjustment will be needed in the next 4 years? Why or why not?
“I would need more information.”
Do you view your role in the Council as leading your district on issues or simply reflecting the views of the district’s residents?
“Reflecting the views of the district’s residents.”
How do you view the relationship of the city and Council to the General Assembly in the face of adverse legislation from the state?
“Not well.”
The city is experiencing an affordability crisis. What is the council’s role in creating more housing for buyers and renters in Nashville?
“I would need more information.”
What improvements do you think WeGo should make during the next four years? Would you back creation of a dedicated funding source?
“I would need more information.”
Second-quarter campaign finance disclosure
Raised: $20,180
Spent: $19,519
Cash on hand: $661
Link to full disclosure here
Pre-General campaign finance disclosure
Raised: $8,521
Spent: $8,109
Cash on hand: $1,073
Link to full disclosure here