Alexa Little

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Alexa Little

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 3, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

Converse College, 2003

Graduate

Tennessee State University, 2013

Personal

Birthplace

Nashville, Tenn.

Religion

Unaffiliated

Profession

Entrepreneur

Contact

Campaign website

Alexa Little ran for election to the Nashville Metro Council to represent District 16 in Tennessee. She lost in the general election on August 3, 2023.

Little completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Alexa Little was born in Nashville, Tennessee. She earned a bachelor's degree from Converse College in 2003 and a graduate degree from Tennessee State University in 2013. Her career experience includes working as a entrepreneur, event planner, and small business owner.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Nashville, Tennessee (2023)

General election

General election for Nashville Metro Council District 16

Incumbent Ginny Welsch defeated Alexa Little in the general election for Nashville Metro Council District 16 on August 3, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ginny Welsch (Nonpartisan)	52.4	1,002
		Alexa Little (Nonpartisan)	47.3	906
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	6

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,914
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Alexa Little completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Little's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Nashville native who remembers a time when Nashville was for Nashvillians butt also understands the tourism is our industry. District 16 sits in a very opportunistic position. With development creeping our way, we need a leader who will engage with the community to help steer that change in a direction that works best for us. Its time we get back to neighborhoods.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Community Engagement
• Traffic Calming
• Guided Development

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about public transit and affordable housing. Both are a requirement in a booming city.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my mom. She and a small group of friends took on revitalizing an entire Nashville neighborhood in 1978. She worked tirelessly to save the historic homes and change the zoning codes so I could become a hip neighborhood full of restaurants, stores and new homes. Everyone thought she was crazy in the1980's for taking on such a big project in a long forgotten part of Nashville. Today, Germantown is a thriving destination neighborhood that has surpassed her original vision but one that would not be here today if it hadn't been for her bravery. I keep this history close to my heart when it comes to my current district. I want to see it become a destination neighborhood, full of diversity, families and ethnic foods. I want to see it thrive and become a place people seek out to live in.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am honest, independent, composed, hardworking and not afraid to ask the tough questions. I am also a reasonable and rational person who understand that you get more done by working with people rather than fighting against them. I understand that what you do matters more than who you are.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be a voice for the district. Too often I see elected officials voting for themselves when they are there to represent the people. It is important to hold informational and Q&A sessions throughout the year to keep constituents up to speed on what is happening in council - being clear and honest about all possible outcomes. It is important to listen to what they have to say and learn what they want and how they would like for you to vote on big ticket items.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would love to be a part of the council that creates a better Nashville for Nashvillians. I would love to leave office having developed better transit, better infrastructure and housing that is actually affordable.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Ella Baila Sola by Eslabon Armado. I am a world music nut and used to be a DJ on WRVU (RIP) for a number of years. I loved sharing world music with Nashville on my show Global Rhythms.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Something that has been a struggle in my life is finding a way to make a difference. Being a Nashville native and remembering the small town we used to be, Ive always wanted to have a hand in making our now big city even greater. After struggling with the growing pains of any newly booming city, I decided the best way for me to make a difference would be through Metro Council.

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