Matt Wiltshire - Nashville Mayoral Candidate | The Ed Clay Show Ep. 3

Join us for Episode 3 of The Ed Clay Show hosted by Ed Clay in Nashville, TN!As the Nashville Mayoral election draws near on Aug 3rd Ed continues his series of interviews with the candidates. Matt Wiltshire is the third and final candidate who answered our call so this episode rounds out our mayoral series! Tune in for a conversation between Ed and Matt Wiltshire, a Nashville native and former member of the mayor's office who is now running for Mayor of Nashville in the 2023 election. They discuss his path from private sector to public service, experiences in community development around Nashville, and his vision for the future of the city if he is voted into office.Ed and Matt delve into the challenges facing Nashville's public education system, the importance of supporting teachers, and the need for a balanced approach to managing the city's growth. They also touch on issues such as the state of Nashville's roads, the cleanliness of downtown, and the role of the tourism industry in the city's economy.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about Matt on his website: www.wiltshire.com-If you gained some valuable insight from the show, share it with your friends! -Follow The Ed Clay Show on Instagram at www.instagram.com/edclayshow/#TheEdClayShow #EdClay #NashvilleTN #EdClayPodcast #NashvilleMayoralRace #MattWiltshire #NashvilleMayorTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction and Matt Wiltshire's background00:02:34 - Matt's journey to public service00:05:12 - Importance of public schools00:07:25 - Improving public schools in Nashville00:11:05 - Challenges faced by teachers in Nashville00:15:31 - State of Nashville's roads and potholes00:19:35 - Nashville's downtown and tourism industry00:23:22 - Balance between living, working, and playing in Nashville00:30:00 - Management and supervision in city maintenance00:50:32 - Police accountability and body cameras01:01:27 - The future of AI and autonomous cars in Nashville01:13:19 - Matt's experiences with education and teachers01:14:29 - Closing remarks and Matt's vision for Nashville's future