Lonnie Spivak
Lonnie Spivak was a 2015 candidate for District 35 of the Nashville Metro Council in Tennessee. The general election took place on August 6, 2015.
Biography
Having grown up in Nashville, Spivak attended Hillwood Comprehensive High School. He went on to earn a B.S. in graphic design from Middle Tennessee State University in 1992 and later a Microsoft Systems Engineer certification from Vanderbilt University. Spivak has professional experience as the owner and creative director of AdVerb Design and C-Suite Portolios, and he is the marketing manager for American Paper & Twine.[1][2]
Campaign themes
2015
Spivak's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
Zoning
- Excerpt: "With smart planning and zoning, we help ensure that Bellevue continues to be a destination for families and businesses. As we continue to grow, it is important to be very thoughtful about how we address ever-changing infrastructure needs, while also remaining mindful what best serves the needs of residents and the business community."
Education
- Excerpt: "As a parent of public school students, my wife and I are fervent believers in and supporters of our public education system. I look forward to working with the Mayor and the Board of Education to make sure Bellevue has the best schools in the system. This includes bringing a high school to the area."
Crime
- Excerpt: "West Nashville is fortunate to have exceptional leadership in the Nashville West Precinct. They are a visible presence and they do a great job of reaching out to the community. I will continue to make sure the police in our area have they resources they need to serve, protect and engage us in positive ways."
Individual needs
- Excerpt: "Whether it is a need for a stoplight or other traffic calming measures or a pothole overdue for a fill, no issue is too small. I believe in responding quickly to these and other seemingly little things that actually matter quite a lot to the people I represent. This begins with you. I value your voice and invite you to speak up. I will always want to hear from you and will work expeditiously to address your concerns."
Elections
2015
The city of Nashville, Tennessee, held nonpartisan elections for mayor and metro council on August 6, 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 35, Dave Rosenberg defeated Vic Lineweaver and Lonnie Spivak. Incumbent Bo Mitchell was term-limited.[4][5]
| Nashville City Council District 35 General Election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
 Dave Rosenberg |
60.4% | 2,530 | |
| Lonnie Spivak | 22.2% | 931 | |
| Vic Lineweaver | 17.2% | 722 | |
| Write-in | 0.2% | 7 | |
| Total Votes | 4,190 | ||
| Source: City of Nashville Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed September 15, 2015 | |||
Personal
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Spivak has been married to his wife Staci since 1996. They have two daughters.[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
- Lonnie Spivak on Facebook
- Lonnie Spivak on Twitter
- Lonnie Spivak on Tea Party Nation
- City of Nashville Election Commission - 2015 Candidate Petition List
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official campaign website of Lonnie Spivak, "About Lonnie," accessed July 30, 2015
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Lonnie Spivak Profile," accessed July 30, 2015
- ↑ Official campaign website of Lonnie Spivak, "Issues," accessed July 30, 2015
- ↑ City of Nashville, "Davidson County Election Commission," accessed December 4, 2014
- ↑ City of Nashville Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed September 15, 2015
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