Tag: Mayor Karl Dean (5)
- Oct 23
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Mayor Karl Dean favors downtown development over sprawl
Mayor Karl Dean favors developing the Fair grounds between Nolensville Road and 8th Avenue over the further out May Town Center.
Posted Oct 23, 2009
- Aug 15
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Changed charter school law presents opportunity
“The legislature improved our charter law by making it more students eligible to go to charter schools; essentially allowing kids who are eligible for free or reduced lunch to enroll and also upping the maximum number of schools that could be in any district.
Posted Aug 15, 2009
- Apr 18
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Cross-cultural ties
Mayor Karl Dean welcomed Japanese Consul General Hiroshi Sato’s wife, Yoko, to Nashville and thanked her for the similar Japanese silk ties she gave him, Cherry Blossom Festival Chairman Ed Nelson and her husband.
Posted Apr 18, 2009
- Nov 24
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Are School board, mayor on same page?
School Board Chairman David Fox expressed surprise at Mayor Karl Dean’s announced outsourcing of school libraries to the Nashville Public Library. Fox’ remarks came during a speech to Nashville’s Kiwanis Club.
Posted Nov 24, 2008
- Sep 09
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Mayor Karl Dean enhances education
Mayor Karl Dean’s annual address to Downtown Rotary revealed his plan to raise $2 million in Sept. to enhance teacher recruitment and leadership development in local public schools.
Posted Sep 09, 2008