Coninuing my push for progressive victories for election day 2007 this Tuesday, Nov. 6th, I want to highlight candidates endorsed by Democracy for Tennessee. All of these candidates are running in Nashville:

DFT Endorses Candidates in Nashville Elections!

DFA Nashville and Democracy for Tennessee are proud to announce the endorsement of the "Nashville New Wave" slate of candidates running for Metro Council!

These six candidates, running for office for the first time, promise to bring a diverse, new, progressive vision to Nashville that will allow our city to prosper and give hope to the next generation. Representing areas all across the county and campaigning using grassroots tactics, the New Wave slate are ready to take our county back. They are...

SAM McCULLOUGH

Sam didn't set out to run for Metro Council, but residents of his district, long impressed at how he worked to help solve their problems, talked him into it.

Sam believes in improving the quality of his neighborhood and making people's lives better. As a life-long Nashville resident, people have looked to him as a leader.

His persistence has won him the trust of his neighbors and he will become a valuable and trusted voice on the Metro Council.

To help get out the vote for Sam, email here: jim@democracryfortennessee.com [1]

SHANE BURKETT

There's a strong, new voice in Hermitage. The community's civic and business leaders have offered their support and Shane is making plans to give his constituents the kind of active representation they demand.

No stranger to leadership, he has served as an executive board member for the Old Hickory Area Chamber of Commerce is involved with the Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and is the Executive Vice President of the Nashville GLBT Chamber of Commerce.

Shane brings an important voice to the Metro Council both for his district and the Progressive community.

Donate to Shane's campaign! [2]

Volunteer to help Shane's campaign! [3]

FREDA PLAYER

Freda came to Nashville for an education, fell in love with the city and decided to make it her home.

When Freda chose Nashville, she also knew she wanted to help make it a better place. She has been a strong advocate for her District 19 neighborhoods, working to make sure residents have safe, affordable homes, while enjoying the benefits that come with new businesses and additional local resources.

Freda believes District 19 embodies many of the things that makes Nashville unique -- and that includes its residents. District 19 and Nashville are special places that Freda wants to protect.

Donate to Freda's campaign! [4]

Volunteer to help Freda's campaign! [5]

JASON HOLLEMAN

Some of the best things you can hear about Jason Holleman come from those who disagree with him. As DFAN researched candidates, we found those on the opposite side of issues in which Jason was involved constantly praised his intellect and preparation for debate. Some said he even managed to change their minds.

Jason has been a passionate advocate for his neighborhood in zoning and quality of life issues. Outside the neighborhood, he has been a volunteer for Nashville’s Table (a food rescue non-profit which merged with Second Harvest in 2005).

Jason will be a powerful, persuasive, Progressive voice on the Metro Council.

Donate to Jason's campaign! [6]

Volunteer to help Jason's campaign! [7]

PAGE TURNER

Antioch is one of the fastest growing areas of the city and Page Turner has pledged to see that the growth takes place with the residents in mind.

Page wants to see a Community Center in the District 33 as a place for youth activities and to support other neighborhood endeavors. She is concerned about traffic, schools and improving housing within the district.

Page's determination and energy is needed to make sure growth in this area has a solid foundation for the future.

Donate to Page's campaign! [8]

Volunteer to help Page's campaign! [9]

LISA POTE

If you need one reason to support Lisa Pote, you're out of luck. There are far too many good reasons to limit the field to just one.

A long-term Progressive and DFAN member, Lisa has been involved in all aspects of her neighborhood. She has also extended her range by working to pair those in need of work find jobs as lead advocate for high-risk job seekers within the workforce development system. She has also served as a member of the Core Staffing Team, Mayor's Task Force to End Chronic Homelessness.

The list goes on and on. Lisa will be an important Progressive voice on the Metro Council from District 34 and her election will prevent her opponent, an advocate for special interests, from gaining a vote on the council.

Donate to Lisa's campaign! [10]

Volunteer to help Lisa's campaign! [11]

Please donate your money and/or time to help elect this group of new voices to the Metro Council!

GET OUT AND VOTE ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6th.