Davidson County Elections

[GuardianDevil001]

Hi Girls and Boys,
One week ago I sent an email to every mayoral, vice-mayoral, at-large council, and 6th district council candidate in Davidson County who did not cast a vote in the 2009 proposal to allow Handgun Carry Permit holders to go armed in municipal parks, and for whom I could find an email address. The email asked the following: “What is your position on allowing Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit holders to go armed in Davidson County parks and/or greenways? Would you introduce, sponsor, or support a proposal allowing either of the two or both?” Here are the responses (or lack thereof):

6th District Candidates
Borzak, Bob: Did not respond.*
Rich, Dave: Did not respond.
Schmidt, Hans: OPPOSES the right to carry in parks.
Westerholm, Peter: Did not respond.
*Bob Borzak recently suffered a brain aneurysm and is recovering at Vanderbilt Hospital. This probably explains why he has not responded.

At-Large Candidates
Barry, Megan: Current district 8 Council Member, voted AGAINST parks carry in 2009.
Coleman, Sam: Current district 32 Council Member; voted in FAVOR of parks carry in 2009.
Crafton, Eric: Current district 22 Council Member; voted in FAVOR of parks carry in 2009.
Crawford, Donna: Did not respond.
Francois, Renard: Did not respond.
Garrett, Tim: Current At Large Council Member; voted in FAVOR of parks carry in 2009.
Jakes, Ken: SUPPORTS right to carry in parks.
Maxwell, James A (Jim): Could not find email address.
Maynard, Jerry: Current At Large Council Member, voted AGAINST parks carry in 2009.
McFolin, Donald Ray: Could not find email address.
O'Donniley, Don: Could not find email address.
Speer, Keith: Could not find email address.
Steine, Ronnie: Current At Large Council Member, voted AGAINST parks carry in 2009.
Townsend, Charles L Sr: Could not find email address.
Tygard, Charlie: Current At Large Council Member, voted AGAINST parks carry in 2009.
Usmani, Sajid W: Did not respond.
Wilhoite, Vivian: Current At Large Council Member, voted AGAINST parks carry in 2009.
Wooten, Jack: Could not find email address.

Vice Mayor
Baxter, James Arnold: Could not find email address.
Neighbors, Diane: Current Vice Mayor, voted AGAINST parks carry in 2009. Cast deciding vote!

Mayor
Barnes, Marvin: Could not find email address.
Casper, Bruce: Could not find email address.
Dean, Karl: Did not respond.
Keeton, James: SUPPORTS the right to carry in parks

My assumption is that those who did not respond are against parks carry. This means not only do I disagree on the issue but that the candidate did not have the courtesy and respect to respond to a legitimate question. I provide this information so that you can make an informed decision this Election Day. If you are aware of any errors or omissions then please let me know. If I get any late responses I will update the group.

Dan Gislao

[David Lewis]

Great work, Dan! Thanks for posting this, and for your efforts!!!!

David

[GuardianDevil001]

For those of you who do not live in District 6, below is a list of Metro Council members by how they voted on allowing HCP holders to carry in parks back in 2009:

Against Parks Carry: Greg Adkins, Megan Barry, Erik Cole, Erica Gilmore, Jason Holleman, Walter Hunt, Mike Jameson, Darren Jernigan, Kristine LaLonde, Edith Langster, Lonnell Matthews Jr., Jerry Maynard, Sean McGuire, Bo Mitchell, Sandra Moore, Pam Murray, Anna Page, Rip Ryman, Ronnie Steine, Carter Todd, Charlie Tygard and Vivian Wilhoite

In Favor of Parks Carry: Buddy Baker, Karen Bennett, Carl Burch, Phil Claiborne, Sam Coleman, Michael Craddock, Eric Crafton, Duane Dominy, Robert Duvall, Emily Evans, Jim Forkum, Randy Foster, Tim Garrett, Jim Gotto, Frank Harrison, Jim Hodge, Bruce Stanley and Parker Toler

[GuardianDevil001]

I love it: Renard Francois did not respond to my question but he did put me on his email list!

Dan