Sean Parker (Tennessee)
Sean Parker is a member of the Nashville Metro Council in Tennessee, representing District 5. He assumed office on September 28, 2019. His current term ends in 2027.
Parker ran for re-election to the Nashville Metro Council to represent District 5 in Tennessee. He won in the general election on August 3, 2023.
Elections
2023
See also: City elections in Nashville, Tennessee (2023)
General election
General election for Nashville Metro Council District 5
Incumbent Sean Parker defeated Terri Laine Klingner in the general election for Nashville Metro Council District 5 on August 3, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sean Parker (Nonpartisan) | 76.7 | 2,084 | |
 | Terri Laine Klingner (Nonpartisan)  | 22.8 | 620 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 2,716 | |||
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Endorsements
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2019
See also: City elections in Nashville, Tennessee (2019)
General election
General election for Nashville Metro Council District 5
Sean Parker defeated Charles Flowers Jr. and Pam Murray in the general election for Nashville Metro Council District 5 on August 1, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sean Parker (Nonpartisan) | 50.8 | 1,091 | |
| Charles Flowers Jr. (Nonpartisan) | 31.4 | 673 | ||
| Pam Murray (Nonpartisan) | 17.4 | 373 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 2,146 | |||
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Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Sean Parker did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Sean Parker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Parker's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1) Sane, stable approach to zoning and city finances. Nashville has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years. District 5 especially has seen a lot of development. This has forced out a lot of long-term residents and is straining our stormwater, electrical, mobility, and traffic infrastructure. Countywide we need to refocus new revenue into essential services like education, transit, and Public Works. 2) Increase mobility. One year after voters rejected a major transit referendum our City has cut funding to bus service leading to route cuts and consolidations. We need to expand and improve bus service rather than make cuts. Many of our neighborhoods don't have sidewalks or are poorly lit with minimal or no crosswalks. We need to embrace vision zero and make pedestrian safety a top priority. 3) Support long-term residents in a rapidly gentrifying community. Too many long-term residents are financially strained by rising costs of living. Too many feel like their neighborhoods have left them behind. We need to support our long-term residents by connecting those eligible with property tax freeze programs and assisting them with navigating other Metro departments.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I'm passionate about zoning, finance, procurement, education, transportation and mobility.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My favorite historical municipal elected is Daniel Hoan. He served as city attorney for Milwaukee and was elected mayor for 24 years. He was rabidly opposed to corruption. He made unprecedented investments in public housing and infrastructure without incurring unsustainable municipal debt. Current Nashville electeds I admire include Councilmembers Bob Mendes, Anthony Davis, Fabian Bedne, Antionette Lee, Tanaka Vercher, Freddie O'Connell, Brett Withers, Angie Henderson, Kathleen Murphy, and Dave Rosenberg. That is not an all-inclusive list by any means.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Brazil (1985)
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty, curiosity, and integrity.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I love talking with people and I'm deeply curious about policy.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Communication with all constituents and stakeholders.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like to do my job so well that no one really notices.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Bill Clinton's 1992 election. I was 4.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Sandwich Artist at Subway. A year or so.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Halloween. Kids love it. Adults get to dress up too. No more summer heat.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano. It's such a vivid portrait of sprawling and bustling Mexico City. I feel like I've visited having read the book.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Horatio. Maybe I could have done more for Hamlet.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
We have a dart board in our kitchen and it's often where we congregate when visitors are over.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Old Town Road.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Remembering to eat when I'm busy.
Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?
Electeds can officiate marriages!
What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?
Communication, understanding of zoning, GIS is helpful, basic programming skills, legal understanding.
What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?
District councilmembers have a huge impact on zoning in their districts.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?
Not necessarily. As long as a person is willing to engage with their community and study the issues they can perform this role well.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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