Freddie O'Connell- Nashville Mayoral Candidate | The Ed Clay Show Ep. 2

Welcome to The Ed Clay Show, hosted by Ed Clay, broadcasting from Nashville, TN.As the Nashville Mayoral election draws near, scheduled for August 3rd, Ed persists in his series of interviews with the candidates. Ed's aim is to provide Nashville viewers with a comprehensive understanding of the various platforms being proposed for our city.In this episode, Ed has a conversation with Freddie O'Connell, a current city council member who is now vying for the position of Nashville's Mayor in the 2023 election. They delve into his proposed strategies for tackling Nashville's housing issues, his thoughts on enhancing public transportation, and his vision for a more sustainable Nashville.Ed and Freddie get into the weeds on issues revolving around Downtown Nashville's private police force, controversial Broadway relationships, and transit issues.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about Freddie on his website: www.readyforfreddie.com-If you gained some valuable insight from the show, share it with your friends! -Follow The Ed Clay Show on Instagram at @EdClayShow#TheEdClayShow #EdClay #NashvilleTN #EdClayPodcast #NashvilleMayoralRace #FreddieOConnell #NashvilleMayorTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:39 - Freddie O'Connell's background and childhood in Nashville00:01:32 - Freddie's early experiences and interests00:07:15 - Freddie's experiences living in other places and what he learned00:10:36 - Development of downtown Providence00:18:26 - Bus rapid transit in other cities and how it could be implemented in Nashville00:43:01 - Freddie's unexpected skills in crisis response00:43:49 - Second Avenue development01:12:22 - Freddie's personal struggles and overcoming adversity01:12:57 - Quality of education in Nashville01:17:56 - Freddie's work in the office01:18:52 - School start times and mental health01:38:19 - Homeless encampments in the city01:40:08 - Need for more police enforcement in certain areas01:47:40 - Impact of a single business owner on a campaign01:48:00 - Why Mayor Cooper ended up not running01:49:54 - Potential dangers of using mayoral power against personal attacks01:50:10 - Freddie's intentions for governing and closing remarks