In order to help voters in Congressional Districts 6 and 7 navigate their newly drawn voting maps, the Nashville Jewish Social Justice Roundtable (NJSJR) held a roundtable forum on June 28 at The Temple. More than 200 people from throughout Districts 6 and 7 attended, posing their questions directly to the candidates. Topics ranged from education to book banning to affordability to Israel and the Middle East to how to engage younger voters.
All candidates from both districts were invited. Those from District 6 in attendance were Lore Bergman (D), Natisha Brooks (R), Mike Croley (D) and Chaney Mosley (D).
District 7 candidates present were Darden Copeland (D), Vincent Dixie (D) and Saletta Holloway (D).
Unable to participate from District 7 were Joshua Warren Sales (D), and (incumbent) Matt Van Epps (R); District 6: Jon Henry (R), Andrew J. Koontz (I) and Lowell Reynolds (I). NJSJR received no response from the following candidates: District 6 - Christopher Martin Finley (D), Johnny Garrett (R), and Van Hilary (R).
Co-sponsors for the event were: B’nai B’rith, Hadassah, Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville, League of Women Voters, National Council of Jewish Women, Congregation Micah, Congregation Sherith Israel, The Temple and West End Synagogue. NJSJR urges everyone to register to vote and to participate in all elections, local and national, including the upcoming August 6 Congressional primary election.
NJSJR is a volunteer organization devoted to local social justice issues. The organization stands for those freedoms guaranteed by our American Founding Documents: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, due process of law, free and fair elections and freedom from discrimination in all aspects of public life. For information about NJSJR or to join the mailing list, contact Irwin Venick at Irwin.Venick@gmail.com.
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