@ThinkMetro

A nonpartisan, independent public policy research organization that strives to identify and address the pressing issues facing midsize cities.

 Chattanooga, TN
metroideas.org/
Joined September 2015
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Tre Hargett
@tnsecofstate23 Jul 2018
Check out this graph comparing the first eight days of early voting from three election years… This year shows a 4% jump from 2014 and almost 20% jump from 2010! Let’s keep these numbers climbing. Vote early today through July 28! #GoVoteTN More here: tnsos.org/elections/Election…
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causeway@causeway9 Jul 2018
Last year, @ThinkMetro shared an informative article about gentrification. It breaks down what gentrification is and why it matters. Read here: metroideas.org/blog/gentrifi…
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Alison Gerber@aligerb8 Jul 2018
In today's @TimesFreePress: A 48-page voter guide w/ surveys of 65 TN candidates including major Repub & Dem candidates for open governor & US Senate seats. bit.ly/2J0555W
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ThinkTennessee
@ThinkTN6 Jul 2018
Can Tennessee do more to harness the power of renewable energy sources? See our latest policy brief for more on how the state stacks up on energy efficiency and access to renewables. thinktennessee.org/thinktenn…
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EIG Economic Advisory Board member @econjared shares his thoughts on "What governments can do for the losers from free trade," and how #OpportunityZones can be a part of the solution. Read more in @TheEconomist: economist.com/open-future/20…

What governments can do for the losers from free trade

Subsidised jobs, opportunity zones and patient capital can make a big difference

economist.com
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United Housing, Inc.@UnitedHousing23 May 2018
Predatory lending 101: Interest rates often exceed the principal amount loaned. Wow! United Housing offers many alternative ways to receive a loan without unmanageable interest rates. @ThinkMetro
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After the Supreme Court undercut workers' right to have their voices heard, Congress should act. on.epi.org/2KLBiiK

Editorial: After Supreme Court decision, Congress must preserve workers' right to sue

A divided Supreme Court undercut American workers on Monday, ruling that employers can bar employees from bringing class-action lawsuits over wage and workplace disputes.

latimes.com
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Melody Shekari@melodyshekari12 May 2018
It’s great to have @LittleRockMayor and @leagueofcities President Mark Stodola at @pubassembly @ThinkMetro @JodaThongnopnua introduced by our own former Mayor Ron Littlefield.
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United Housing, Inc.@UnitedHousing11 May 2018
Replying to @ThinkMetro
@ThinkMetro uncovered some unsettling statistics about predatory lending in a recent study. #Memphis #homeownership #predatorylending
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Next City@NextCityOrg7 May 2018
“The possibility of doubling our portfolio in a year is high.” nextcity.org/daily/entry/com…
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UnifiEd@UnifiEdHC2 May 2018
We’re proud to host #Vision4Excellence School Board Debates with @chattanooga2pt0 in partnership with @UrbanLeagueCHA and HCEA. Join us at debates across the county to hear from school board candidates on their vision for the future of our schools! schoolboarddebates.com
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Aspen Socrates@AspenSocrates27 Apr 2018
We're joining @ThinkMetro in Chattanooga May 11-12 for the Public Assembly summit - focusing on moving the nation forward by addressing a single comprehensive challenge facing the country: the urban-suburban-rural divide. Register for @pubassembly today! eventbrite.com/e/public-asse…
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Bruce Katz@bruce_katz25 Apr 2018
#Opportunity Zones: The Obscure Tax Program That Promises to Undo America's Geographic Inequality citylab.com/equity/2018/04/c…
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PolicyMap@policymap18 Apr 2018
#OpportunityZones could be one of the largest economic development programs in U.S. history. Hear about its potential impact from @NowakJeremy at the next Mapchats Webinar, April 25th at 3:00 EDT. Register now! policymap.com/2018/04/mapcha…
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Today, states will begin asking the Treasury Department to bless their chosen low-income community census tracts as #OpportunityZones. eig.org/news/opportunity-zon…
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This year, city leaders' top priority at #NLCDC is infrastructure advocacy. Learn why we're calling on Congress to #RebuildWithUs:
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City of Chattanooga
@Chattanooga_gov7 Mar 2018
Your one-stop shop for everything that's happening in, on, and around ML King Boulevard during our 45-day safety & paving project: mlkchattanooga.com Thanks to our friends at @RiverCityCo for their great work on this! Please retweet!
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Melody Shekari@melodyshekari28 Feb 2018
Panelists with 1/4 of the audience (& lights) having a real conversation about food industry, small business realities, & international food incubator opportunities in Chattanooga @ThinkMetro @LAUNCHchatt @DippedFresh1 @hasanbegovic @JodaThongnopnua
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Times Free Press@TimesFreePress12 Feb 2018
Despite making significant strides in the past several decades, Southerners remain concerned about the quality of education in their states, according to a recent report by a network of Southern state-based organizations. timesfreepress.com/news/loca…
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govtechnews@govtechnews6 Feb 2018
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti on award-winning data-driven governance bit.ly/2GRsSFd #data #localgov #govtech @MayorOfLA @WhatWorksCities
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