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Clemmons says Bordeaux, North Nashville have been ignored for too long

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Rep. John Ray Clemmons (D-55), a candidate for mayor of Nashville, hosted a listening session on Thursday at St. Luke CME Church, for the Bordeaux & North Nashville communities. The event focused on the fact that the Bordeaux and North Nashville communities have not benefited from our city’s unprecedented prosperity and offered an open forum on the future of these neighborhoods. This event was the second listening session in a series hosted by the campaign ahead of the August 1 election.

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May 14, 2019

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Rep. John Ray Clemmons (D-55), a candidate for mayor of Nashville, hosted a listening session on Thursday at St. Luke CME Church, for the Bordeaux & North Nashville communities.

The event focused on the fact that the Bordeaux and North Nashville communities have not benefited from our city’s unprecedented prosperity and offered an open forum on the future of these neighborhoods. This event was the second listening session in a series hosted by the campaign ahead of the August 1 election.

“The Bordeaux and North Nashville neighborhoods are key parts of our city’s identity, and their needs have been ignored for too long by the Mayor’s Office,” said Clemmons. “Bordeaux and the entire North Nashville community deserve a mayor who is committed to improving their quality of life. I thank all of the speakers and attendees for sharing their thoughts tonight on how we can build a brighter future for all Nashvillians.”

Rev. Leon F. Parker III of St. Luke CME Church and Clemmie Greenlee of Nashville Peacemakers were two of the featured speakers, and each touched on the need for increased investment in the lives of Bordeaux and North Nashville residents.

“Too many people in this city are being forced to move outside of the county and away from their friends, families, and their places of worship,” said Parker. “If we aren’t willing to invest in the people that have always lived here, then we need to ask ourselves if truly have our priorities straight as a city.”

The topics covered included Nashville’s affordability, flooding and infrastructure issues, affordable housing, senior citizens, public education, crime and youth violence. “There are many neighborhoods and families across Nashville that haven’t seen a dime of our recent growth, which is only increasing inequality and driving up crime and youth violence,” said Greenlee. “Our schools aren’t receiving the support they need, and neither are organizations that work every day to improve our communities. If we truly want to help our kids succeed, then we need to step up as a city and put our money where our mouth is.”

Other speakers included Vincent Dixie, state representative for District 54 and Rev. Enoch Fuzz of Corinthian Baptist Church. They echoed the sentiment that many residents don’t feel included in the progress the city is experiencing.

John Ray Clemmons is a State Representative challenging David Briley in the August 1 election. He will host a Summer Kickoff on Wednesday, May 8, at Adele’s Restaurant, located at 1210 McGavock St., from 6–8 pm. The event is free and open to the public, but residents are encouraged to RSVP online by visiting <johnrayclemmons.com/events>.

This originally appeared in the Nashville Pride.

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.