News & Updates

Views and opinions about the key issues facing Nashville.

Bob Mendes 7/16/19 Bob Mendes 7/16/19

TIF legislation update

I have two tax increment financing (TIF) bills I am trying to pass before the Council term ends in August. Both bills are up for the 2nd of three readings tonight.

Bob Mendes 7/3/19 Bob Mendes 7/3/19

The TIF restructuring to find $7.5M for MNPS salaries

I've been working on getting the details of the TIF loan restructuring that is going to allow another $7.5 million for MNPS salaries.MDHA has been very helpful in giving me details this week.

Bob Mendes 6/30/19 Bob Mendes 6/30/19

Omni economic incentives facts

During this election season, a lot of incumbents and candidates are talking about the Music City Center and Omni Hotel financing.

Bob Mendes 6/22/19 Bob Mendes 6/22/19

Budget wrap-up

I am disappointed about how the budget turned out this year. I guess I'm glad for the debate. At least there now is a broad consensus that we will be right back in this same situation a year from now.

Bob Mendes 6/17/19 Bob Mendes 6/17/19

New CM Vercher budget amendment

Bob Mendes 6/14/19 Bob Mendes 6/14/19

5 budgets???

Bob Mendes 6/6/19 Bob Mendes 6/6/19

FAQs - FY20 Better Budget

Bob Mendes 5/28/19 Bob Mendes 5/28/19

What about the $9M for transit?

Bob Mendes 5/28/19 Bob Mendes 5/28/19

A better budget for Nashville

Bob Mendes 5/16/19 Bob Mendes 5/16/19

Impact of economic development spending on property tax rate

Bob Mendes 5/15/19 Bob Mendes 5/15/19

New TIF legislation

Bob Mendes 5/8/19 Bob Mendes 5/8/19

TIF Study & Formulating Committee report is out today

Bob Mendes 5/4/19 Bob Mendes 5/4/19

The myth that "belt tightening" could fix the budget

Bob Mendes 5/3/19 Bob Mendes 5/3/19

1st thoughts about Mayor's proposed FY20 budget

Bob Mendes 4/30/19 Bob Mendes 4/30/19

Proposed FY20 budget expected tomorrow

Bob Mendes 4/17/19 Bob Mendes 4/17/19

More on the announced affordable housing plan

Bob Mendes 4/4/19 Bob Mendes 4/4/19

Metro's Health & Ed Board

Bob Mendes 4/3/19 Bob Mendes 4/3/19

HEFB Report on Debt Obligation Forms (2/17 through 1/19)

Bob Mendes 3/28/19 Bob Mendes 3/28/19

The new affordable housing initiative

Bob Mendes 3/19/19 Bob Mendes 3/19/19

Maybe hold back on the high fives for now??