In my first termI supported job growth and stronger neighborhoods by staying true to my campaign commitments:Listening to the community and working on collaboration, compromise, and solutions; Tackling Barriers to redevelopment - zoning code improvements including a revision of our 50 year old zoning code; Building upon existing city services: sidewalk survey to identify needed missing segments, Co-response team for behavioral health calls to 911 (non-police need and response), redevelopment of former St. Mary's hospital to merge city service departments, identify traffic improvement needs with Engineering to address safety concerns in neighborhoods. |
In my second termI will continue working hard to tackle existing challenges:
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RESULTS:Knoxville Center/East MallRe-zoning and work with real estate representatives put this 78 acre vacant site on the path to redevelopment bringing an estimated 700 jobs with benefits! Buffered by an existing Apartment development and KAT public transit, this site will once again offer jobs to the community. Amazon purchased this property March 2021! Read the Chamber's press release! Holston Hills/East KnoxvilleWorking with the neighborhood on improvements to ease traffic and speeding concerns has been a focus. This impacts safety for drivers and walkers as well as quality of life. Re-paving for many area roads are also on deck after the spring dogwoods have bloomed! Following up on several serious auto accidents, Councilwoman Rider worked with city Engineering who studied traffic concerns and installed a 4-way stop at Chilhowee and Sunset. And a CONGRATS to Holston Hills, the 2021 Featured Trail for Dogwood Arts. Strawberry Plains exit will add more jobs! Fraley & Schilling, an Indiana-based trucking and logistics company that added Knoxville operations in 2010, is expanding. They broke ground on an 11,600 square foot office building, a $2.4 million investment.
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Fountain CityKeep an eye out for spring/summer paving! Tazewell Pike has also benefited from a new Radar-powered Speed alerting sign! After complaints of accidents on Tazewell Pike, Councilwoman Rider worked with Engineering Neighbors report slowed traffic! The Old Broadway sidewalk connection creates a safe pedestrian passage for Fountain City and North Knoxville residents. I am grateful to Engineering, former Councilman Mark Campen and 5th district Councilman Charles Thomas for creating a connection around the I-640/Broadway interchange. This is a HUGE win for Knoxville, allowing eventual connection via the Mineral Springs Bridge project. YOKE Charity Golf Tournament - 4th District Team! |
North KnoxvilleWelcome to many new businesses! Vacant and unused buildings have been put back to use, bringing jobs and housing. Axle Logistics is now headquartered on Central at the former Hull Dobbs building. Ebco, Inc., an OEM supplier of elastomeric products, located to North Knoxville in 2006. In 2018 they moved to the former Toys R' Us store (East Mall) to expand operations. This move made way for a new 4th District Business, Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus. Great move by Ebco to put a vacant building back into operation and a welcome addition of ciders by Barrelhouse! SEEED Class of 2019 |
Citywide Support and Programs
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Member (2014-) and Chair (2017-2020) of the Public Property Naming Committee Honoring noteworthy Knoxvillians for their contributions to the community. First Creek Greenway Annual Creek Clean-up |