Issues

Allison Spears wants to keep Brentwood, Brentwood! 

A quality of life worth preserving…..

  • As both residential and commercial development and redevelopment occur, Allison values keeping our CURRENT zoning in place.
  • Allison does this by FULLY upholding our 1-acre density residential zoning. This is achieved by having 1 home on 1 acre or, in new neighborhoods with smaller lots, developers will need to maintain enough green space to ensure the equivalent of 1-acre density within that new development.
  • Allison knows that our commercially-zoned areas are a great asset to Brentwood. Commercial zoning is necessary to keep a strong source of sales-tax revenue.  ANY commercial development or redevelopment needs to be purposeful and controlled so that we do not overrun our infrastructure or negatively impact current residents. Allison will NOT vote to increase density in our commercial areas.
  • Allison has NO conflict of interest in making decisions regarding residential or commercial zoning matters that would come before the City of Brentwood. She does NOT own a business. Beyond her personal residence in Brentwood, she does NOT own any other land in Brentwood.
  • Allison fights to keep our infrastructure strong: Police and Fire, Roads, Parks, Schools, and Sewer System.
  • Allison values fiscal responsibility. She votes to keep a strong Unassigned Fund Balance (some call this the “Rainy Day Fund”) and to keep our City tax-rate effectively stable as it has been for the last 32+ years.

Promises Made. Promises Kept.

  1. Infrastructure Improvements:
    • Voted to improve the Open Space Residential Development (OSRD) zoning
    • Voted to improve the City’s Flood Ordinances
    • Voted to invest into the City’s sewer system to build a second sewer holding tank
    • Voted for Mountain Bike Trails in Smith Park
    • Voted for Budget and CIP investment in multi-use trails and sidewalks
    • Initiated Murray Lane median clean-up and restoration of the historic rock wall
    • Initiated sidewalk added near Scales Elementary
    • Initiated extension of Scales Elementary School's 15mph school zone (Winter/Spring 2025)
  2. Veterans Emphasis:
    • Initiated and led the 1st ever Memorial Day Ceremony in the City of Brentwood
    • Initiated and led the 1st ever Veterans Day Ceremony in the City of Brentwood
    • Helped to increase awareness of Veterans by attending several Veterans events around the community
  3. Engaged with the Community:
    • Led an instructional time for Boy Scout Troop #93 about City government
    • Initiated and led a Career Shadow Day at City Hall for high school students
    • Helped Brentwood High School’s Media Team, WBHS 9, with a broadcast project about local government
    • Explained and taught about local government to 8 sections of Advanced Placement Government Classes at Brentwood High School
    • Spoke with Youth Leadership Brentwood and Leadership Brentwood groups
    • Engaged with many small businesses in Brentwood
    • Graduated from the Citizen’s Police Academy
    • Serve as the City Commission liaison to the Park Board
    • Served as the City Commission liaison to the Indoor Racquet Facility Ad Hoc Committee
    • Served on the City of Brentwood's Historic Commission 
    • Attended numerous City events:  Christmas Tree lightings, Smith Park Mountain Bike Trails grand opening, Summer in the Park Concert Series at Crockett Park, Independence Day in Crockett Park, Library Book Sale, Ravenswood Mansion clean-up day with Historic Commission, and other special events
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED INFORMATION:
City of Brentwood Website:
https://www.brentwoodtn.gov
Budget:
https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/departments/finance/annual-budget
5-Year Capital Improvement Program:
https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/departments/finance/capital-improvements-program
Information about the proposed Indoor Racquet Facility:
https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/departments/parks-recreation/racquet-facility-ad-hoc-committee