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Emily Evans

Emily Evans

Emily Evans a former Metro Council Member, representing the 23 rd District. She now works as a health policy analyst for an independent research firm based in Stamford, CT.

COMMENTARY
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Commentary: Immoral governance

By: - September 2, 2020

Every ordinance the Metro Council passes, and the Mayor signs, ends with the declaration “the welfare of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.” Welfare is such a purposeful word. It is not the same as health or safety. Welfare describes a more complete condition of well-being and on it rests not just […]