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My 10 year vision for Knoxville is that our city continues to become the best midsize city in the Southeast - a place that innovates and creates affordable and attainable housing, diverse and thriving neighborhoods, and job and business opportunities while preserving the natural beauty and character that make East Tennessee unique.

The personalities and distinctiveness of such a variety of neighborhoods, especially within the city limits.

To strengthen Knoxville over the next few years, I would want to invest in racial reconciliation throughout the city, create greater equity in education, and find ways to innovate for affordable housing. I would also find ways to move past the disunity that has grown to ridiculous levels in the past decade.

My Name is Asher Lev, by Chaim Potok

"If you're getting some kind of pushback and complaining, it only means you're doing something right." Dr. David Reece (professor)

I would tell my 16 year old self to find people to help you learn how to learn. Don't wait til 30 years old.