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My vision for Knoxville 10 years from now is that we become a more collaborative and united city. Right now, I feel like we're still divided in many ways: by geography, by community identity, and sometimes even by opportunity. You hear people talk about South Knoxville, East Knoxville, West Knoxville, Farragut, A-E, Fulton - as if we're separate worlds. But I would love for us to move toward being one Knoxville. I would love to see us come together more, not just when a tragic incident happens in our city or in our country, but consistently through everyday moments, through shared efforts, through relationships that cross neighborhood lines. I want a Knoxville where every community feels seen, valued, and connected. Where we lift each other up, celebrate each other's wins, and face challenges side by side.

I believe that Wesley House Community Center is Knoxville's Best Kept Secret! It is truly a place of service and community and many people have never heard of it.

I think empowering and supporting our systemically disadvantaged communities would strengthen Knoxville. I would love more opportunities for them to thrive instead of just surviving.

I miss Booms Day!

Verity by Colleen Hoover

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