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Saturday, May 19, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Too Morally Rigid
The Nashville Scene had a story of who Adam Dread is supporting for mayor and here is what he said about Buck Dozier.
Yet when it comes to Decision ’07, Adam Dread, who’s introduced himself as a “man of leisure” for the better part of a decade, has a weakness for fellow at-large Metro Council member Buck Dozier, a church of Christ patrician who counts reading theological literature among his favorite pastimes.
A match made in heaven? Probably not. But Dread says it was born out of loyalty. “When I was first running for office, Buck Dozier was the fire chief in 1999,” Dread recalls. “Buck took two hours, took more time than any other department head, to answer questions. I will never forget that.”
Dread says his support of Dozier—apparently Dozier’s first public commitment from a fellow council member to date—isn’t as odd as it might seem. They both point to business and public safety as key issues. “Buck really gets it when it comes to tourism,” Dread says.
Also in the Scene on Buck Dozier that he may be "too morally rigid" for Nashville's next mayor.
Too morally rigid? If that's the worst that's being said, the man's got my vote.
Yet when it comes to Decision ’07, Adam Dread, who’s introduced himself as a “man of leisure” for the better part of a decade, has a weakness for fellow at-large Metro Council member Buck Dozier, a church of Christ patrician who counts reading theological literature among his favorite pastimes.
A match made in heaven? Probably not. But Dread says it was born out of loyalty. “When I was first running for office, Buck Dozier was the fire chief in 1999,” Dread recalls. “Buck took two hours, took more time than any other department head, to answer questions. I will never forget that.”
Dread says his support of Dozier—apparently Dozier’s first public commitment from a fellow council member to date—isn’t as odd as it might seem. They both point to business and public safety as key issues. “Buck really gets it when it comes to tourism,” Dread says.
Also in the Scene on Buck Dozier that he may be "too morally rigid" for Nashville's next mayor.
Too morally rigid? If that's the worst that's being said, the man's got my vote.
Reposted from TennEconomics-Legislative Report
The City Paper discussed the emergence of education in the Nashville mayoral race.
If a casual observer were to listen to the collective political pitches of the Metro mayoral field they might mistake this summer’s election as an old-fashioned school superintendent campaign.
Clement, Dean, Gentry, Briley and the rest offer up the usual…
… smaller class sizes, higher teacher pay, public-private partnerships etc. In other words, they want to spend more money. Dean doesn’t want to “throw money at the problem of low-performing schools.” He wants to “wisely invest it.” Whatever.
Buck Dozier’s plan though is substantially and qualitatively different. His Athens Project will seek to raise $1 billion for an endowment to help fund education. That is bold and ambitious. Here is why I think the Athens Project can be successful - Dozier’s plan is far more comprehensive.
It embraces genuine reform. As such it has the potential to capture the imagination of those with the ability to contribute.
“A key success to learning starts with parental buy-in to their child’s education. One way I see to ensure greater buy-in is to give parents real options for schooling,” Dozier said in a speech last December.
He’s right. Parental involvement is crucial. Dedicated and well-trained teachers who teach smaller classes aren’t enough. The best way to get parents involved is by providing them options.
“I am 100 percent behind choice; charter schools, home schooling are some of the … aspects of choice in our community. … I welcome quality alternatives to public education. I don’t see them as a threat to public education at all. They actually enhance the learning environment in Nashville,” he said this week.
Choice in education is not a conservative idea. It is not a liberal idea. It represents a systemic reform that is missing from all the other candidates’ plans. Good teachers should embrace it (expect the teachers’ unions to howl in protest). Parents should embrace it. The business community and interested citizens without children should embrace enhanced opportunity through expanded choice (don’t expect the Tennessean to embrace it but the City Paper might).
There are over 70,000 children in Metro schools, half of whom are “at-risk.” Any policy that does not include enhanced choice is not worth the paper it is written on.
If a casual observer were to listen to the collective political pitches of the Metro mayoral field they might mistake this summer’s election as an old-fashioned school superintendent campaign.
Clement, Dean, Gentry, Briley and the rest offer up the usual…
… smaller class sizes, higher teacher pay, public-private partnerships etc. In other words, they want to spend more money. Dean doesn’t want to “throw money at the problem of low-performing schools.” He wants to “wisely invest it.” Whatever.
Buck Dozier’s plan though is substantially and qualitatively different. His Athens Project will seek to raise $1 billion for an endowment to help fund education. That is bold and ambitious. Here is why I think the Athens Project can be successful - Dozier’s plan is far more comprehensive.
It embraces genuine reform. As such it has the potential to capture the imagination of those with the ability to contribute.
“A key success to learning starts with parental buy-in to their child’s education. One way I see to ensure greater buy-in is to give parents real options for schooling,” Dozier said in a speech last December.
He’s right. Parental involvement is crucial. Dedicated and well-trained teachers who teach smaller classes aren’t enough. The best way to get parents involved is by providing them options.
“I am 100 percent behind choice; charter schools, home schooling are some of the … aspects of choice in our community. … I welcome quality alternatives to public education. I don’t see them as a threat to public education at all. They actually enhance the learning environment in Nashville,” he said this week.
Choice in education is not a conservative idea. It is not a liberal idea. It represents a systemic reform that is missing from all the other candidates’ plans. Good teachers should embrace it (expect the teachers’ unions to howl in protest). Parents should embrace it. The business community and interested citizens without children should embrace enhanced opportunity through expanded choice (don’t expect the Tennessean to embrace it but the City Paper might).
There are over 70,000 children in Metro schools, half of whom are “at-risk.” Any policy that does not include enhanced choice is not worth the paper it is written on.
May 10th on Buck Dozier's website
It's with great pride that I announce the birth of a new Dozier granddaughter – Greer Elizabeth Huffine – born Wednesday morning, May 9th at Baptist Hospital here in Nashville.
There is nothing more precious in life than to celebrate the birth of a child. I'm happy to report that my daughter Shannon and the baby are healthy and are heading home this week to begin to experience what I pray will be a lifetime of cherished memories.
When folks ask why I continue to want to work as a public servant, I give them what may seem like a tired old line about wanting to do what I can to leave this world in better shape for future generations. I do feel that way though, and my desire to serve becomes even more important to me when I am privileged to spend time with a young family, with children, or when I learn of a baby's birth.
Thank you for allowing me to share this joyous news with you.
Sincerely,
Buck
There is nothing more precious in life than to celebrate the birth of a child. I'm happy to report that my daughter Shannon and the baby are healthy and are heading home this week to begin to experience what I pray will be a lifetime of cherished memories.
When folks ask why I continue to want to work as a public servant, I give them what may seem like a tired old line about wanting to do what I can to leave this world in better shape for future generations. I do feel that way though, and my desire to serve becomes even more important to me when I am privileged to spend time with a young family, with children, or when I learn of a baby's birth.
Thank you for allowing me to share this joyous news with you.
Sincerely,
Buck
Congratulations to Buck!!!!!
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Let's give them something to talk about!
Buck's on my space however there seems to be some concern over why he hasn't let anyone see how many friends he has.
I am not sure why this matters and has anything to do with this election.
I am more concerned over what's going on with education "in which my space has become ridiculed and the subject of controversy concerning students in high school which was reported in the Chattanooga Free Press this year," and how we are going to make Nashville the safest city.
Focus!!!
I am not sure why this matters and has anything to do with this election.
I am more concerned over what's going on with education "in which my space has become ridiculed and the subject of controversy concerning students in high school which was reported in the Chattanooga Free Press this year," and how we are going to make Nashville the safest city.
Focus!!!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Transparency
Council member Buck Dozier put out a news release saying "total transparency from day one" if he's elected mayor. He says he'd make all meetings in the mayor's office open to the media and public."In my opinion, what occurs in the mayor's office is the people's business, and as such there should be no hidden agendas," Dozier says.
The Nashville Scene in reporting the press release said, "Sounds like a great idea," until you read the fine print. The fine print says that there would be an exception for anyone meeting with the mayor who doesn't want anyone else to know what's said; thus the meeting would be closed. The Scene also said that Buck Dozier is more transparent than he thinks?
Was this last comment meant to be derogatory against the councilman? In my opinion just because your an elected official does not mean you control the world. Buck Dozier is reaching out to the public as much as he can. Even taking this step is a good one on his part. If someone requests a private meeting would it not be right for him to oblige? Think about this in a personal way. Would you want everything known about your life? Should it be any different for anyone else? Don't you think that the media reporting all of the things that go on in the world hurts America sometimes? Sensitive issues? Security? If the bad guy knows were coming then we're not doing our job the way it's suppose to be done.
I just think there are things that would be good for us not hear. Do we really want to know everything? Do we really need to know everything?
The Nashville Scene in reporting the press release said, "Sounds like a great idea," until you read the fine print. The fine print says that there would be an exception for anyone meeting with the mayor who doesn't want anyone else to know what's said; thus the meeting would be closed. The Scene also said that Buck Dozier is more transparent than he thinks?
Was this last comment meant to be derogatory against the councilman? In my opinion just because your an elected official does not mean you control the world. Buck Dozier is reaching out to the public as much as he can. Even taking this step is a good one on his part. If someone requests a private meeting would it not be right for him to oblige? Think about this in a personal way. Would you want everything known about your life? Should it be any different for anyone else? Don't you think that the media reporting all of the things that go on in the world hurts America sometimes? Sensitive issues? Security? If the bad guy knows were coming then we're not doing our job the way it's suppose to be done.
I just think there are things that would be good for us not hear. Do we really want to know everything? Do we really need to know everything?
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Recap of Volunteer Meeting-April 29, 2007
Volunteers lined up at the Kountry Kitchen last Sunday April 29, 2007. Kountry Kitchen formally owned by Laurie Morgan now owned by Stan Marlar. The restaurant is located at Old Hickory Blvd and I 24 near White House, TN.
The meeting was centered around what Councilman-At-Large mayor elect Norman "Buck" Dozier would like to see happen in Nashville, TN as well as what volunteers could do to get involved.
Some of the first words spoken were education! He said that Davidson county schools were in disarray; the system is broken. By the time youngsters reach the 7th grade their parents are putting them in private schools or moving to surrounding counties.
One of the points covered concerning our schools is he remembers a time when police wasn't needed in Davidson County schools and would like to do something about that. Raising kids in a good and moral environment is key. The kids are running the show he says.
Buck wants to make Nashville, TN "SAFEST CITY IN AMERICA." Some of the issues talked about were preparedness: a fully-staffed police & fire, joint & seemless police/fire/sheriff/OEM team communication, private business partnerships.
Also safety on a different level by way of prevention: curbing illegal immigration, furthering after school programs, education endowment providing music & health programs for public schools whereby deterring juvenile crime, etc.
One other comment I would like to post is he said that truth is missing in government. Political correctness is always used and he would like for truth to be heard for a change.
"Some of the best lessons we ever learn, we learn from our mistakes and failures. The error of the past is the wisdom and success of the future."
The meeting was centered around what Councilman-At-Large mayor elect Norman "Buck" Dozier would like to see happen in Nashville, TN as well as what volunteers could do to get involved.
Some of the first words spoken were education! He said that Davidson county schools were in disarray; the system is broken. By the time youngsters reach the 7th grade their parents are putting them in private schools or moving to surrounding counties.
One of the points covered concerning our schools is he remembers a time when police wasn't needed in Davidson County schools and would like to do something about that. Raising kids in a good and moral environment is key. The kids are running the show he says.
Buck wants to make Nashville, TN "SAFEST CITY IN AMERICA." Some of the issues talked about were preparedness: a fully-staffed police & fire, joint & seemless police/fire/sheriff/OEM team communication, private business partnerships.
Also safety on a different level by way of prevention: curbing illegal immigration, furthering after school programs, education endowment providing music & health programs for public schools whereby deterring juvenile crime, etc.
One other comment I would like to post is he said that truth is missing in government. Political correctness is always used and he would like for truth to be heard for a change.
"Some of the best lessons we ever learn, we learn from our mistakes and failures. The error of the past is the wisdom and success of the future."
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