Carrie Searcy
Carrie Searcy was a 2015 candidate for District 2 of the Nashville Metro Council in Tennessee. The general election took place on August 6, 2015.
Biography
Searcy obtained a B.A. (management and human relations) from Trevecca University and a J.D. from the Nashville School of Law. She has worked as a practicing lawyer since 2011, specializing in criminal defense and family law. Prior to her work as an attorney, Searcy worked in the title insurance industry and with the Tennessee Initiative for Gifted Education Reform.[1]
Campaign themes
2015
Searcy's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Communication
- Excerpt: "It is important to engage in regular communication within our community. When elected to represent the people of the 2nd District and I will respond in a timely manner to address your concerns and start working with you right away on accomplishing a resolution to your problem."
Crime
- Excerpt: "Compared to the rest of Nashville, the 2nd District has the fourth highest crime rate in the city. The crime rate must be reduced to attract the services and amenities that our neighborhood wants and needs. I will continue to encourage and support community policing and I will encourage the Mayor and Chief of Police to add more police to our neighborhoods. At the same time, I will work to ensure that our police department respects the constitutional rights of our citizens."
Education
- Excerpt: "Every one of our children deserves a free, appropriate, public education. From pre-school to higher education, our public school system must be supported to accomplish the goal of producing graduates who can compete in colleges, technical schools, and the job market. We must invest in our schools. With so many cuts to funding for social services, we must ensure that our public school system provides our children the best education afforded to them at no cost. "
Ethics
- Excerpt: "Public officials must seek the trust and confidence of the public. As your councilwoman I hold a duty to provide citizens with standards to determine that I am clearly and consistently performing my public duties, and to assess my behavior while conducting services on behalf of our community."
Fiscal responsibility
- Excerpt: "Nashville operates with a nearly 1.8 billion dollar budget annually. We must focus on improving infrastructure and neighborhoods, especially in District 2. Taxes should never be raised without citizen approval. We can and should all work together to make our city an economically viable, but live within our means."
Modern tradition
- Excerpt: "The ability to preserve our community history while embracing growth is not always easy, however, I will vote to protect the tradition and history of Nashville, and especially District 2, without sacrificing progress in one of the best cities in the South. Any development should be in conformity with our community values, desires, and needs. This will ensure the protection of our historic areas while enhancing and protecting property value in our area."
Recreation
- Excerpt: "I will strive and continue to help add to the amenities in our community. These assets add to our district’s success for all neighborhoods and businesses. I will support youth sports programs and assist in the development of our children’s health and welfare."
Elections
2015
The city of Nashville, Tennessee, held nonpartisan elections for mayor and metro council on August 6, 2015. A runoff election took place on September 10, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was May 21, 2015. All 41 metro council seats—including the office of vice mayor—were up for election. In District 2, candidates included Laura Fortier, DeCosta Hastings, Danavan Hylton, Carrie Searcy and Robert "Bobby" Stockard. Hastings and Stockard advanced to the runoff election.[3] Hastings defeated Stockard in the runoff election.[4] Incumbent Frank Harrison was term-limited. He ran for election to an at-large seat.[5]
| Nashville City Council District 2 Runoff Election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
 DeCosta Hastings |
54.5% | 1,349 | |
| Robert "Bobby" Stockard | 45.4% | 1,123 | |
| Write-in | 0.1% | 3 | |
| Total Votes | 2,475 | ||
| Source: City of Nashville Election Commission, "Official runoff election results," accessed October 2, 2015 | |||
| Nashville City Council District 2 General Election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| DeCosta Hastings |
38.9% | 1,059 | |
| Robert "Bobby" Stockard |
34.9% | 949 | |
| Carrie Searcy | 19% | 516 | |
| Laura Fortier | 5.2% | 142 | |
| Danavan Hylton | 1.8% | 49 | |
| Write-in | 0.1% | 4 | |
| Total Votes | 2,715 | ||
| Source: City of Nashville Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed September 15, 2015 | |||
Personal
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Carrie is married and has nine children, one dog, and one cat.[1]
She is a member of the following organizations:
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Nashville Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- NAACP, Nashville, Executive Committee and Legal Redress Committee
- Northwest YMCA Board Member
- Disciples Village Retirement Community, Board of Directors, Secretary
- Judge Rachel L. Bell Beautification Project
- Bordeaux North Chamber of Commerce
- Nashville North by Northeast United
- Nashville School of Law Cooper’s Inn Society
- Women In Numbers
- Davidson County Democratic Women
- Tennessee Democratic Committee
- National Democratic Committee
- Napier Looby Bar Association
- Rock City Eastern Star[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Nashville, Tennessee municipal elections, 2015
- United States municipal elections, 2015
External links
- Official campaign website
- Carrie Searcy on Facebook
- Carrie Searcy on Twitter
- City of Nashville Election Commission - 2015 Candidate Petition List
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Official campaign website of Carrie Searcy, "About Carrie," accessed July 27, 2015
- ↑ Official campaign website of Carrie Searcy, "Why Carrie," accessed July 27, 2015
- ↑ City of Nashville Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed September 15, 2015
- ↑ City of Nashville Election Commission, "Official runoff election results," accessed October 2, 2015
- ↑ City of Nashville, "Davidson County Election Commission," accessed December 4, 2014
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