O’Connell Picks Up Endorsement from Metro Council Member, Former Mayoral Candidate Ahead of Thursday Election

A Nashville mayoral candidate Tuesday touted an endorsement from a colleague on the Metro Nashville Council.

“16 years ago, [Council member Sharon Hurt] welcomed me to Jefferson Street, where her leadership produced business success and a stronger workforce. As we joined Metro Council together, I witnessed her steadfast commitment to building a more equitable city. I’m honored to have her support,” said Freddie O’Connell, attaching a video endorsement from Hurt. 

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Metro Nashville Council Passes License Plate Readers, Mayoral Candidate Freddie O’Connell Votes No

The Metro Nashville City Council voted to pass a resolution this week that would allow a full implementation of license plate readers (LPRs) to be installed in the Nashville metro area—the resolution (RS2023-2342) passed by a 24-14-1 vote.

Councilman Jeff Syracuse proposed an amendment to the resolution, which clarifies that two or more votes will need to be taken by the next council before the LPR program is started. In addition, Syracuse’s amendment says if there is any data breach of the technology, the contract with the LPR vendor will be terminated and police must consult with community advisory groups in each precinct to decide where the technology will be placed.

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