The Urban Plunge is Done!!!!

The mayoral candidates took the urban plunge we reported about a few days ago. I myself wanted to come down to interview Buck Dozier but wasn't able to. According to the Tennessean he stated he didn't even get the chance to sleep. I am not sure what it means to not get the chance, I just know that I wouldn't have been able to sleep period!!!! If you're not really homeless you really can even fathom what it feels like.

They did get first hand knowledge of where they sleep on a regular basis, where they go to the bathroom, meeting them, seeing who they are, they're people just like me and you-not some aliens or lower life form ect. This experience I am sure did open some eyes though and probably very humbling. Also know that you can't save everyone and not everyone wants to be saved.

It has been reported by several sources that there are 1000-1500 homeless people in the city of Nashville. However not everyone is there because of circumstances. Some are there by choice. They don't want responsibilities. I myself have thought because of certain stresses that it might just be easier. When you can't keep up with the Jones people look down on you but when you sit on a city park bench they feel sorry for you. I wonder which one would be the better.

Folks I know were just waiting to see if these men would really do it. Did you really expect them not to? The Urban Plunge was broadcast everywhere. They were obligated to do it. I think when looking for a candidate to vote for you should look at the things they've done when no one was looking. This is their true character.

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."

Introducing Mayor Candidate Buck Dozier of Nashville, TN

Norman “Buck” Dozier, Jr.


Most Nashvillians know Buck Dozier as the former Chief of the Metro Nashville Fire Department, where he served with distinction for 7 years. Under Chief Dozier’s leadership, the department was the first major metropolitan area fire department to achieve national accreditation.

Councilman Dozier is serving his third term as Councilman-At-Large. He is presently a Vice-President with Prime Mortgage.

His public service credentials extend far beyond holding public office. Under former Mayor Phil Bredesen, he served as special assistant for legislative affairs. Significant to his own growth and development, Councilman Dozier’s early career included teaching and coaching at David Lipscomb High School. From there, he went on to serve as the Family Life and Youth Minister at Madison Church of Christ for 14 years.

Councilman Dozier’s civic contributions are too numerous to mention in entirety. He has served on the Y-Cap Advisory Board, the Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s Board of Directors, the Salvation Army Advisory Board, while also serving as President of the Tennessee Christian Medical Center Advisory Board. Dozier was part of the Leadership Nashville class of 1995 and then was elected to serve as the group’s Alumni Association President.

The respect that he has earned from his fellow council members is embodied in his election as Pro-Tem of the Metro Council this last fiscal year. His experience in the field of public safety and emergency preparedness make him a perfect choice as this year’s Public Safety Chairman.

Buck attended Cohn High School and went on to get his B.S. Degree from Lipscomb University. He is married to Sandra Anderson of Nashville. They have two children, Sean and Shannon, who have begun their own families. Councilman Dozier is an elder at the Madison Church of Christ.

At a glance:

Occupation

Vice President, Prime Mortgage

Education

B.S. degree, David Lipscomb University
Cohn High School

Family

Wife, Sandra

One son and one daughter
Two grandchildren

Organizations

President of Nashville Fire Buffs
Member of Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association
Advisory board of the Tennessee Christian Medical Center