Michael Craddock
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Michael Craddock (b. April 9, 1956, in Nashville) is a member of the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County, representing the 4th district. [1]
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[edit] Education and career
In his first term in the Metro Council, Michael Craddock served on the Codes, Fair, and Farmer's Market; Public Safety - Beer and Regulated Beverages; and Traffic and Parking Committees. In his second term, Michael serves as Chair of the Public Safety Committee for 2008, he is also a member of the Codes and Budget and Finance Committees. [2] He currently works as a realtor. He graduated from East Nashville High School in 1974 and the Institute of Real Estate Training in 1980.[1]
[edit] Bills sponsored
Michael Craddock was the author of the idea of installing survelliance cameras in Nashville parks that experienced problems with persons committing deviant sex acts. [3] Michael Craddock also sponsored the mobile vendor bill which prohibits selling items in parking lots.[4] During 2006, Michael Craddock sponsored and obtained approval in the Metro Council for a Charter Amendment to be placed on the November 2006 ballot that would allow the people of Nashville to vote for and create the position of independent Auditor. In the November 2006 election, the people of Nashville overwhelmingly approved the Charter Amendment and by this August for the first time in the history of Nashville we will have a completely independent auditor. [5]
[edit] Political views and votes
Michael Craddock voted against canceling zoning in Percy Priest Lake, for Sylvan Park historic zoning, for Lower Broadway historic zoning, against a Westin Hotel on Lower Broadway, and for rezoning Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.[6] He has stated that there should be surveillance cameras in every park in Nashville, in order to cut down on public sex crimes. [7] On the third reading, he voted against the proposal for a new ballpark for the Nashville Sounds,[8] which included provisions for hotels, condos, shops and other businesses on the land adjacent to the stadium.[9]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Nashville.gov - Metro Council - District 4 Representative Michael Craddock". Retrieved on September 9, 2007.
- ^ "Nashville.gov - Metro Council Committees". Retrieved on September 10, 2007.
- ^ "RESOLUTION NO. RS2005-1076". Retrieved on September 14, 2007.
- ^ "ORDINANCE NO. BL2006-1283". Retrieved on September 14, 2007.
- ^ "ORDINANCE NO. BL2007-1318". Retrieved on September 14, 2007.
- ^ "City council votes", The Tennessean, June 5, 2007.
- ^ "Cameras Reduce Sex Traffic In Parks". Retrieved on September 9, 2007.
- ^ "Sounds proposal vote breakdown", The Nashville City Post, February 8, 2006.
- ^ "NewsChannel 5.com Nashville, Tennessee - Sounds Ballpark Proposal Up For Vote". Retrieved on September 10, 2007.
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