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Final Votes
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Votes Needed to Win
Winner with 1,272 votes 🎉️
Terry Vo
Location
D17 - WeHo, Melrose, TN
Running For
Council member
Affiliation
Independent
"Vo for Vibrant Communities and Connected Districts!"
Issues
Safety
The safest neighborhoods are the ones where neighbors know each other. We need to encourage civic participation through impactful neighborhood and community events that provide resources to bolster our neighborhood associations. These measures will allow residents to mold the future of their communities, whether it be through enhanced walkability or beautification initiatives.
Affordability
What does the future of housing look like? Equitable, human-centric, and accessible. In order to get out of Nashville’s affordability crisis, we need to review how we look at property taxes and ensure that people from all backgrounds can become homeowners through affordable pricing. Additionally, parameters must be set around rent control to encourage mobility, access, and growth. We need to be able to anticipate future housing trends and work off of those to ensure that we are consciously building with future generations in mind.
Inclusive Growth
Clear communication channels need to be made available between residents and developers to ensure that future growth is benefitting the neighborhood and city overall. People's voices need to be heard and engagement needs to be encouraged, which can be achieved through accessibility and transparency. Additionally, I strive to keep the development of our city multifaceted, particularly through supporting small, local businesses from diverse backgrounds.
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#TVo2023
Endorsements
Planned Parenthood
"Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood is proud to endorse Terry Vo for Nashville City Council District 17. Her leadership qualities and support of our values meet Planned Parenthood’s high standards. TAPP supports candidates aligned with our issue priorities: Safe, legal abortion. Health care access. Sex education. Build Strong, Healthy Communities."
Women in Numbers
"Women in Numbers is delighted to endorse Terry Vo for Metro Council District 17!"
Colby Sledge, District 17 Council Member
"Our next District 17 Councilmember will matter a lot in serving our thriving, vibrant communities. That's why I'm endorsing Terry Vo as your next District 17 Councilmember. She's friendly, hardworking, and wants to help."
Ashley C., Chestnut Hill Resident
"Terry Vo has been an effective leader in the Chestnut Hill community. She believes in diversity and inclusion and will ensure that your voice is heard. That's why I am going to Vote Vo as our next District 17 Councilmember!"
Todd Evans, Diskin Cider Co-Founder
"As a Nashville native & Wedgewood Houston business owner, I want a Councilmember who has proven to be a collaborative leader, supports local businesses, & cares about keeping the District welcoming & diverse. I've known Terry for several years. She has supported Diskin Cider from the beginning and was instrumental in helping us form a partnership with the TN Pride Chamber that continues today."
Vidalia Anne Gentry, Founder, Glitz Presents & SiSSi
"Right now, more than ever, we need Metro Councilmembers who not only listen but will wholeheartedly champion the needs of the vibrant Nashville Queer community. Terry and I, both nominees for TN Pride Chamber 2023 Advocate of the Year, understand the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community. That's why I want you to join me and #VoteVo."
Nashville Musicians for Change
"The mission of Nashville Musicians For Change is to promote sustainable change in Nashville. We believe that change can happen by supporting and electing people-powered candidates. To that end, we're proud to be supporting Terry Vo in her race for Metro Council this year!"
Candidate info
About me
My name is Terry Vo and I am a candidate for Council member in District 17 as an independent. I am a self-employed individual who has a passion for gardening and growing sunflowers. Additionally, I am the co-founder of a book club, the Beautiful Bookworms, which has been thriving for over 6 years. I love to travel both domestically and internationally with a goal to visit all 7 continents. I moved to Nashville in 2009 to work for the Consulate-General of Japan where I shared the Japanese culture and helped people work, study, and do research. I have been involved in revitalizing the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood Association and helping the Tennessee Pride Chamber go statewide. I co-founded API Middle Tennessee, a non-profit that works towards racial justice for the Asian Pacific Islander community. I have worked on the Urban Design Overlay that addressed density, neighborhood character, and improvements. I am ready to take what I have learned from working in the neighborhood and apply it to the district level. Unknown and underserved populations matter to me, and I am committed to bringing voices that have been neglected to the forefront.
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Why I'm Running
I'm Terry Vo, and I'm running for Metro Council in District 17. As someone who has lived and worked in Nashville for over 10 years, I'm passionate about making our community a better place for everyone. I have helped with revitalizing neighborhoods, working towards racial justice, and advocating for safe and welcoming spaces. I have experience in the private, non-profit, and government sectors that span three continents. I care about safety, affordability, and inclusive growth. I believe that everyone in our community deserves a voice. As a Council member, I will work hard to ensure that all voices are heard and that our community is a place where everyone can thrive.
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Current Occupation
Self-Employed
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Past Experience
I moved to Nashville in 2009 to work for the Consulate-General of Japan. I shared Japanese culture and sent people to work, study, and do research in Japan within the jurisdiction of AR, KY, LA, MS, and TN. Under my leadership, I revitalized the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood Association (Trimble Action Group) and helped the Tennessee Pride Chamber go statewide. I co-founded API Middle Tennessee, a non-profit that works towards racial justice for the Asian Pacific Islander
community. I've work on the Urban Design Overlay that addressed density, neighborhood character, and improvements. I have been actively working in the neighborhood to create safe and welcoming spaces and build community. I am ready to take it from the neighborhood level to the District level.
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Fun Fact
I love gardening and grow sunflowers. I co-founded a book club, the Beautiful Bookworms over 6 years ago and it's thriving. I love domestic and international travel. I want to go to all 7 continents and have one left to visit.
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Issues
Safety
The safest neighborhoods are the ones where neighbors know each other. We need to encourage civic participation through impactful neighborhood and community events that provide resources to bolster our neighborhood associations. These measures will allow residents to mold the future of their communities, whether it be through enhanced walkability or beautification initiatives.
Affordability
What does the future of housing look like? Equitable, human-centric, and accessible. In order to get out of Nashville’s affordability crisis, we need to review how we look at property taxes and ensure that people from all backgrounds can become homeowners through affordable pricing. Additionally, parameters must be set around rent control to encourage mobility, access, and growth. We need to be able to anticipate future housing trends and work off of those to ensure that we are consciously building with future generations in mind.
Inclusive Growth
Clear communication channels need to be made available between residents and developers to ensure that future growth is benefitting the neighborhood and city overall. People's voices need to be heard and engagement needs to be encouraged, which can be achieved through accessibility and transparency. Additionally, I strive to keep the development of our city multifaceted, particularly through supporting small, local businesses from diverse backgrounds.
Planned Parenthood
"Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood is proud to endorse Terry Vo for Nashville City Council District 17. Her leadership qualities and support of our values meet Planned Parenthood’s high standards. TAPP supports candidates aligned with our issue priorities: Safe, legal abortion. Health care access. Sex education. Build Strong, Healthy Communities."
Women in Numbers
"Women in Numbers is delighted to endorse Terry Vo for Metro Council District 17!"
Colby Sledge, District 17 Council Member
"Our next District 17 Councilmember will matter a lot in serving our thriving, vibrant communities. That's why I'm endorsing Terry Vo as your next District 17 Councilmember. She's friendly, hardworking, and wants to help."
Ashley C., Chestnut Hill Resident
"Terry Vo has been an effective leader in the Chestnut Hill community. She believes in diversity and inclusion and will ensure that your voice is heard. That's why I am going to Vote Vo as our next District 17 Councilmember!"
Todd Evans, Diskin Cider Co-Founder
"As a Nashville native & Wedgewood Houston business owner, I want a Councilmember who has proven to be a collaborative leader, supports local businesses, & cares about keeping the District welcoming & diverse. I've known Terry for several years. She has supported Diskin Cider from the beginning and was instrumental in helping us form a partnership with the TN Pride Chamber that continues today."
Vidalia Anne Gentry, Founder, Glitz Presents & SiSSi
"Right now, more than ever, we need Metro Councilmembers who not only listen but will wholeheartedly champion the needs of the vibrant Nashville Queer community. Terry and I, both nominees for TN Pride Chamber 2023 Advocate of the Year, understand the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community. That's why I want you to join me and #VoteVo."
Nashville Musicians for Change
"The mission of Nashville Musicians For Change is to promote sustainable change in Nashville. We believe that change can happen by supporting and electing people-powered candidates. To that end, we're proud to be supporting Terry Vo in her race for Metro Council this year!"
Candidate info
About me
My name is Terry Vo and I am a candidate for Council member in District 17 as an independent. I am a self-employed individual who has a passion for gardening and growing sunflowers. Additionally, I am the co-founder of a book club, the Beautiful Bookworms, which has been thriving for over 6 years. I love to travel both domestically and internationally with a goal to visit all 7 continents. I moved to Nashville in 2009 to work for the Consulate-General of Japan where I shared the Japanese culture and helped people work, study, and do research. I have been involved in revitalizing the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood Association and helping the Tennessee Pride Chamber go statewide. I co-founded API Middle Tennessee, a non-profit that works towards racial justice for the Asian Pacific Islander community. I have worked on the Urban Design Overlay that addressed density, neighborhood character, and improvements. I am ready to take what I have learned from working in the neighborhood and apply it to the district level. Unknown and underserved populations matter to me, and I am committed to bringing voices that have been neglected to the forefront.
Why I'm Running
I'm Terry Vo, and I'm running for Metro Council in District 17. As someone who has lived and worked in Nashville for over 10 years, I'm passionate about making our community a better place for everyone. I have helped with revitalizing neighborhoods, working towards racial justice, and advocating for safe and welcoming spaces. I have experience in the private, non-profit, and government sectors that span three continents. I care about safety, affordability, and inclusive growth. I believe that everyone in our community deserves a voice. As a Council member, I will work hard to ensure that all voices are heard and that our community is a place where everyone can thrive.
Current Occupation
Self-Employed
Past Experience
I moved to Nashville in 2009 to work for the Consulate-General of Japan. I shared Japanese culture and sent people to work, study, and do research in Japan within the jurisdiction of AR, KY, LA, MS, and TN. Under my leadership, I revitalized the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood Association (Trimble Action Group) and helped the Tennessee Pride Chamber go statewide. I co-founded API Middle Tennessee, a non-profit that works towards racial justice for the Asian Pacific Islander
community. I've work on the Urban Design Overlay that addressed density, neighborhood character, and improvements. I have been actively working in the neighborhood to create safe and welcoming spaces and build community. I am ready to take it from the neighborhood level to the District level.
Fun Fact
I love gardening and grow sunflowers. I co-founded a book club, the Beautiful Bookworms over 6 years ago and it's thriving. I love domestic and international travel. I want to go to all 7 continents and have one left to visit.