Meet Ronnie Greer, candidate for Nashville Metro Council At-Large

Editor's note: The Tennessean Editorial Board invited candidates for the 2023 Metro Nashville-Davidson County municipal elections to fill out our questionnaire. They include biographical information and answers to 12 questions on variety of topics from key policy issues to their recommendation for visitors on what to see or do in the city.

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Key dates:

• July 5: Voter registration deadline
• July 14-29: Early voting
• July 27: Deadline to request absentee ballot
• Aug. 3: Election
• Sept. 14: Runoff election

Biographical information

• Name: Ronnie Greer, Sr.
• Which office are you seeking? Metro Council At-Large
• Age: 71
• What neighborhood/part of the county do you live in? Madison
• Education: Bachelor of Science
• Job history: Waiter by trade/ Youth counselor by training
• Family: Married with one child

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Twelve questions for the candidates

Why are you running for this office?

My knowledge of the council procedures will be help as we face the issues the state presents.

What makes you qualified to hold this office and better qualified than your opponent(s)?

My past experience in the council.

If you are elected (or re-elected), what are your top 2 to 3 priorities for your new (or next) term in office?

Decorum in the council

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What are you hearing most from voters about what they want you to accomplish, if elected?

What I am hearing is that I will be expected to help make since of the process.

A 2023 Vanderbilt poll showed that most Nashvillians do not agree with the direction of the city. Do you agree? Why or why not?

I do not necessarily agree with direction. we are losing our warm and inviting neighborhood feel.

What is your assessment of the performance of the Mayor and Metro Council over the last four years?

Disjointed

Affordable/attainable housing has been named by citizens again and again (NashvilleNext, polling, etc.) as a top concern. What should the city do to address this crisis?

Set aside land in the core to match the contributions made to the Barnes Fund.

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The Tennessee General Assembly has gutted Metro Nashville's governance model and finances. What is your position on this and how should the city address the relationship with lawmakers?

I think what the state has and is doing as it relates to Metro will be the biggest challenge for the next council.

Are you supportive of Mayor Cooper's plans to renovate the East Bank now that the Titans deal has been approved? Elaborate on your position.

It hard for me to understand, if the number are accurate, why you would build a new stadium that will be no bigger than the one you got?

What else do you want voters to know about you that will help them make an informed decision on Election Day?

The fact that I am a native of Nashville will help with my thoughts on how to keep check on development going forward.

A "fun" question: When visitors ask you, "What should I do in Nashville?" what are the top 2 or 3 things or places you recommend?

Relax to enjoy yourself.

Will you commit to being civil in how you present yourself and the way you interact with opponents and others? (Our definition of civility is being a good, active, honest and respectable citizen)

Yes

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