Replacing Ross

By Kleinheider Posted on August 15, 2008 at 8:23 am

Ken Whitehouse reports on the unfortunately early chatter on who may replace the late, great Nashville Public Defender Ross Alderman:

While it may seem “too soon” for many, speculation is rampant as to who will take Alderman’s seat.

The post has been an unlikely launching pad for notable figures in the city, chief among them is current Nashville Mayor Karl Dean. He served as public defender before heading up the Metro legal department at the request of former Mayor Bill Purcell, whom he succeeded in office.

Purcell himself served in the office from 1981 to 1985. Other prominent alumni are former Davidson County Circuit Court Judge Walter Kurtz, and noted MTSU professor Dr. Bill Shulman, to name a few.

When Alderman last ran for office in 2006, he fended off an unexpected challenge from Kelvin Jones, executive director of the Metro Human Relations Commission. Many in the legal community expect Jones to take another shot. And that possibility has some in the courthouse crowd talking.

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One Nashville, One People, One Destiny

By Kleinheider Posted on August 5, 2008 at 12:01 pm

Metro Human Relations Commission voted yesterday to oppose Eric Crafton’s English First:

“ The effort to amend the Metro Charter to designate English as the official language of Metropolitan Government is a wedge issue which has the ability to jeopardize Nashville’s place as one of the country’s most desirable communities in which to live, work and play. This effort is divisive, creating an “us” and a “them” and creates a mean and intolerant image which is not reflective of the great city Nashville truly is; we are much better than this,” said Kelvin Jones, Executive Director of the Commission.

“The commissioners and staff of the Metro Human Relations Commission Commission are committed to working with community leaders and stakeholders who are likewise invested in creating “One City for All People”

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