CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Thursday Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly sat down for a conversation with NewsChannel9’s Greg Funderburg to discuss the state of the city.
One focus was how the city can play a role in community education.
“My personal belief is that education is the single most important thing that we can do for our future. It is the thing that transforms people and takes them from poverty to wealth. That’s it, it’s that simple,” says Kelly.
While the county controls the school district’s budget, Mayor Kelly says the city can still be involved.
He says they’re focusing on early childhood education, spearheaded by Hamilton County school board member Karitsa Jones.
During the state of the city address there was also a presentation on a “One Chattanooga” plan that will “put our city on the path to shared prosperity and common purpose.”
There are 7 goals under the plan:
During the state of the city address there was also a presentation on a “One Chattanooga” plan that will “put our city on the path to shared prosperity and common purpose.”
There are 7 goals under the plan:
- Build a universal path to early learning.
- Catalyze the resurgence of the Black Middle Class.
- Ensure accessible housing choices for Chattanoogans.
- Improve local infrastructure.
- Build a competitive regional economy.
- Close the gaps in public health.
- Provide responsive and effective local government.
View the full One Chattanooga plan by going here.