Today is Nashville’s Election Day, and one race will have particular effect on Lipscomb. Sean McGuire, incumbent District 25 Metro Councilman, is up for re-election and is challenged by James Kaminski.
District 25 is an area of Nashville which represents much of Green Hills and includes Lipscomb. City councilman in Nashville serve four-year terms and are responsible for raising awareness about issues affecting their district, while securing funding and legislation to improve matters ranging from road-building to better police protection.
To better inform you about the candidates, here is a little bit of information about both men:
Sean McGuire: McGuire, born in Dallas, Texas, grew up in Nashville and graduated high-school from Brentwood Academy. A Metro Councilman since 2007, McGuire has served for the last year as President Pro Tempore of the city council. He has been very active in Nashville both as a resident and councilman, serving on council committees ranging from budget and finance to health. Outside of the Metro Council, McGuire has been highly involved in Green Hills, even serving as a board member for the YMCA Center for Civic Engagement.
“Serving on the Metro Council the past four years has been the greatest honor of my life,” said McGuire about his service. “I truly cherish the opportunity that I have everyday to make an impact on people’s lives by helping them get the services they require from Metro.”
“I also am grateful to serve as the voice of the constituents of District 25 on the issues that are important to them, both on the neighborhood and city-wide level,” said McGuire about improving District 25. “I have worked as hard as I could for the past four years, and I hope the voters will give me the chance to continue to work hard for them.”
James Kaminski: Kaminski, a Green Hills native, has lived his entire life in Green hills and attended Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet School from seventh-12th Grade. A healthcare provider, Kaminski wants to make, “beneficial changes that will promote the health and prosperity of the entire community,” he says via his website, Kaminski25.com. If elected to the Nashville City Council, Kaminski will dedicate himself to improving sidewalks throughout District 25, as well as improving education, police protection, lower taxes and side-road maintenance, among other issues.
“I am lifelong resident of Green Hills,” Kaminski said. “I have personally seen the dramatic changes that have taken place in the Nashville community over the last two-and-a-half decades, and fully understand and appreciate the concerns of residents in District 25.”
“As a healthcare provider, I understand the significance of making our area a model for the rest of Nashville as a “green” community,” said Kaminski about his dedication to improving District 25 for residents. “I strongly believe that residents should be able to walk and bike freely, without fear of speeding cars and congested roads.”
If you are a registered voter of District 25 in Nashville, check Nashville.gov/vote, in order to see all requirements and information relating to voting today in Nashville. Check back later for election results.