Alexa Little for Nashville's Council District 16

 My name is Alexa Little, and I am running for Metro Council in District 16. 

A great city is measured by the quality of the lives of those who live in it, and Nashville is no exception. In the past decade Nashville has spent its time and money on the downtown corridor and the tourists it draws in. Now is the time for some home-grown leadership. It's time we refocus our energy on the neighbors and communities that make this city so amazing. 

I grew up in Nashville’s Historic Germantown neighborhood to parents who taught me that what you do matters more than who you are. I learned that you get more done by working with people rather than fighting against them. But its also where I learned that you have to be prepared to take on tough battles and that making a real difference in people's lives is what matters most. I have experience where it counts, right here in my home town. 

Nashville Council District 16 sits in a very opportunistic position. One that needs a strong and rational leader. With the soccer stadium siting just north of us, we all know change is coming. And we have the opportunity to band together to guide that change in a direction that works best for us. Towards a common vision for the 16th District. 

If elected, I pledge to do whatever it takes to make the entire 16th district a happier, healthier and stronger community. I will advocate for traffic calming, infrastructure and walkability improvements throughout the district. I will develop strategies to require developers to give back to the community as they creep our direction And I am committed to building trust amongst neighbors and creating a unified heartbeat for our community. 

Nashville is in my blood. This is where I grew up, where I was married, where I went to public school and received my degree “Go Tigers”. This is where I have lived my life and followed my family's tradition of community-based activism. I know what this city is, I know what it has been, and I know what it can still become. That is why, I offer my candidacy to become your next Councilperson for District 16. I so appreciate you taking the time to learn about my candidacy, and kindly ask that you donate what you can today and remember to vote Alexa Little on August 3rd.