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Adam Dread was elected to the Metro Council in [[December 2002]] Since then, he set a Metro record for winning the most county wide races in the shortest period of time(he won 4 in one year, including run-offs.) He was endorsed by every major newspaper, union, and trade organization. 2002|url=http://www.tennessean.com/government/archives/02/12/26470664.shtml?Element_ID=26470664}}</ref> Prior to that, he had run for a Metro Council at-large seat in 1999. <ref name="c">{{cite news|first=Christian|last=Bottorff|coauthors=Shrade, Brad. Burke, Sheila|title=Council's Dread in critical condition=''The Tennessean''|date=May 31, 2003|url=http://www.tennessean.com/government/archives/03/05/33500836.shtml?Element_ID=33500836}}</ref> He Chaired the Public Safety - Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee and also served as a member of the Public Works Committee and the Traffic and Parking Committee. <ref>{{cite web | title="Nashville.gov - Metro Council Committees" | url=http://www.nashville.gov/council/committee_members.htm | accessdate= September 11 | accessyear= 2007 }}</ref> He was at one point Chair of the Convention and Tourism Committee. <ref name="b">{{cite news|first=Craig|last=Boerner|title=Taxis focus of tourism chair|publisher=''Nashville City Post''|date=August 30, 2004|url=http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=35411}}</ref> He is also known for |
Adam Dread was elected to the Metro Council in [[December 2002]] Since then, he set a Metro record for winning the most county wide races in the shortest period of time(he won 4 in one year, including run-offs.) He was endorsed by every major newspaper, union, and trade organization. 2002|url=http://www.tennessean.com/government/archives/02/12/26470664.shtml?Element_ID=26470664}}</ref> Prior to that, he had run for a Metro Council at-large seat in 1999. <ref name="c">{{cite news|first=Christian|last=Bottorff|coauthors=Shrade, Brad. Burke, Sheila|title=Council's Dread in critical condition=''The Tennessean''|date=May 31, 2003|url=http://www.tennessean.com/government/archives/03/05/33500836.shtml?Element_ID=33500836}}</ref> He Chaired the Public Safety - Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee and also served as a member of the Public Works Committee and the Traffic and Parking Committee. <ref>{{cite web | title="Nashville.gov - Metro Council Committees" | url=http://www.nashville.gov/council/committee_members.htm | accessdate= September 11 | accessyear= 2007 }}</ref> He was at one point Chair of the Convention and Tourism Committee. <ref name="b">{{cite news|first=Craig|last=Boerner|title=Taxis focus of tourism chair|publisher=''Nashville City Post''|date=August 30, 2004|url=http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=35411}}</ref> He is also known for building the live music stage at the airport, in conjunction with the Convention Tourism Bureau, to welcome vistors and locals to Music City with live music. In 2008 he was voted "The Best Metro Councilman Out the Door", as he was term limited, and couldn't run again. |
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Adam Dread works as an attorney at Durham & Dread, PLC. Since [[1999]], he has worked as a freelance consultant and corporate spokesman for numerous clients including Jack Daniels and Fruit of the Loom. From 1999 until elected for Metro Council, he was on the Metro Beer Permit Board. He was a freelance columnist between [[1996]] and [[2000]]. Between 1996 and 1999, he was the feature producer of ''TNN's Prime Time Country.'' Between [[1992]] and [[1995]], he was the radio host of the award-winning "Man of Leisure Mornings" on Thunder 94 and Lightning 100 Morning. Between [[1986]] and [[1992]], he worked as a professional touring stand-up comedian in the US and abroad. Adam Dread graduated from Palm Beach Academy and Vanderbilt University with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree. He obtained his [[J.D.]] when he graduated from Nashville School of Law in [[2004]].<ref name="a"/><ref>{{cite web | title="Durham & Dread, PLC" | url=http://www.durhamanddread.com/category.cfm?goto=Meet | accessdate= September 11 | accessyear= 2007 }}</ref><ref name="c"/> In 2007 the readers of the Nashville Scene voted Dread one of the Top 3 DUI attorneys in Nashville. He is also a published songwriter and author. |
Adam Dread works as an attorney at Durham & Dread, PLC. His law firm can be viewed at www.durhamanddread.com They are well-know for being one of the first Tennessee lfirms to go after the makers of tainted pet food from China. Since [[1999]], he has worked as a freelance consultant and corporate spokesman for numerous clients including Jack Daniels and Fruit of the Loom. From 1999 until elected for Metro Council, he was on the Metro Beer Permit Board. He was a freelance columnist between [[1996]] and [[2000]]. Between 1996 and 1999, he was the feature producer of ''TNN's Prime Time Country.'' Between [[1992]] and [[1995]], he was the radio host of the award-winning "Man of Leisure Mornings" on Thunder 94 and Lightning 100 Morning. Between [[1986]] and [[1992]], he worked as a professional touring stand-up comedian in the US and abroad. Adam Dread graduated from Palm Beach Academy and Vanderbilt University with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree. He obtained his [[J.D.]] when he graduated from Nashville School of Law in [[2004]].<ref name="a"/><ref>{{cite web | title="Durham & Dread, PLC" | url=http://www.durhamanddread.com/category.cfm?goto=Meet | accessdate= September 11 | accessyear= 2007 }}</ref><ref name="c"/> In 2007 the readers of the Nashville Scene voted Dread one of the Top 3 DUI attorneys in Nashville. He is also a published songwriter and book author. One of his parody songs, Titan Baby" was performed at the 2000 Super Bowl. Prior to his terms on the Metro Council he served on the Boards of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundations, The Community Resource Center, and The Belcourt Theatre. |
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Adam Dread filed a local resolution in support of the U.S. Armed Forces involved in [[Operation Iraqi Freedom]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Craig|last=Boerner|title=Council resolution supports troops|publisher=''Nashville City Post''|date=October 3, 2003|url=http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=7155}}</ref> When he became Chair of the Convention and Tourism Committee on August 24, 2004, Adam Dread stated his first initiative would be improving the city's taxes system. He filed an ordinance that he said would improve and amplify the bill of rights approved by the Metro Transportation Licensing Commission in 2001. The ordinance required that all cab drivers speak and understand English, cabs be air conditioned and drivers do not take personal calls while a customer is in the car. <ref name="b"/> |
Adam Dread filed a local resolution in support of the U.S. Armed Forces involved in [[Operation Iraqi Freedom]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Craig|last=Boerner|title=Council resolution supports troops|publisher=''Nashville City Post''|date=October 3, 2003|url=http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=7155}}</ref> When he became Chair of the Convention and Tourism Committee on August 24, 2004, Adam Dread stated his first initiative would be improving the city's taxes system. He filed an ordinance that he said would improve and amplify the bill of rights approved by the Metro Transportation Licensing Commission in 2001. The ordinance required that all cab drivers speak and understand English, cabs be air conditioned and drivers do not take personal calls while a customer is in the car. <ref name="b"/> Forms of this Ordinance were adopted in Bermuda,where Dread appeared before Parliment, as well as Trinidad and other island nations. |
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==Car accident== |
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After Adam Dread was involved in a car wreck in May 2003, Vanderbilt Medical Center doctors placed him on a ventilator, and he was in critical condition. He coded twice.<ref name="c"/> He was later upgraded to stable condition. <ref>{{cite news|first=Michelle E.|last=Shank|title=Dread upgraded to stable condition|publisher=''The Tennessean''|date=June 1, 2003|url=http://www.tennessean.com/government/archives/03/05/33544033.shtml?Element_ID=33544033}}</ref> "When I had my stroke I couldn't drive for six months so I personally spent at least $3,000 on taxis last year," he later said. That's where he learned where the problems existed. |
After Adam Dread was involved in a car wreck in May 2003, Vanderbilt Medical Center doctors placed him on a ventilator, and he was in critical condition. He coded twice.<ref name="c"/> He was later upgraded to stable condition. <ref>{{cite news|first=Michelle E.|last=Shank|title=Dread upgraded to stable condition|publisher=''The Tennessean''|date=June 1, 2003|url=http://www.tennessean.com/government/archives/03/05/33544033.shtml?Element_ID=33544033}}</ref> "When I had my stroke I couldn't drive for six months so I personally spent at least $3,000 on taxis last year," he later said. That's where he learned where the problems existed. <ref name="b"/> |
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Revision as of 22:40, 6 March 2008
Adam Dread (b. February 1, 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was a council member-at-large for the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and [[Davidson County, Tennessee|Davidson County] until September of 2007]. [1]
Education and career
Adam Dread was elected to the Metro Council in December 2002 Since then, he set a Metro record for winning the most county wide races in the shortest period of time(he won 4 in one year, including run-offs.) He was endorsed by every major newspaper, union, and trade organization. 2002|url=http://www.tennessean.com/government/archives/02/12/26470664.shtml?Element_ID=26470664}}</ref> Prior to that, he had run for a Metro Council at-large seat in 1999. [2] He Chaired the Public Safety - Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee and also served as a member of the Public Works Committee and the Traffic and Parking Committee. [3] He was at one point Chair of the Convention and Tourism Committee. [4] He is also known for building the live music stage at the airport, in conjunction with the Convention Tourism Bureau, to welcome vistors and locals to Music City with live music. In 2008 he was voted "The Best Metro Councilman Out the Door", as he was term limited, and couldn't run again.
Adam Dread works as an attorney at Durham & Dread, PLC. His law firm can be viewed at www.durhamanddread.com They are well-know for being one of the first Tennessee lfirms to go after the makers of tainted pet food from China. Since 1999, he has worked as a freelance consultant and corporate spokesman for numerous clients including Jack Daniels and Fruit of the Loom. From 1999 until elected for Metro Council, he was on the Metro Beer Permit Board. He was a freelance columnist between 1996 and 2000. Between 1996 and 1999, he was the feature producer of TNN's Prime Time Country. Between 1992 and 1995, he was the radio host of the award-winning "Man of Leisure Mornings" on Thunder 94 and Lightning 100 Morning. Between 1986 and 1992, he worked as a professional touring stand-up comedian in the US and abroad. Adam Dread graduated from Palm Beach Academy and Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He obtained his J.D. when he graduated from Nashville School of Law in 2004.[1][5][2] In 2007 the readers of the Nashville Scene voted Dread one of the Top 3 DUI attorneys in Nashville. He is also a published songwriter and book author. One of his parody songs, Titan Baby" was performed at the 2000 Super Bowl. Prior to his terms on the Metro Council he served on the Boards of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundations, The Community Resource Center, and The Belcourt Theatre.
Political views
Proposals
Adam Dread filed a local resolution in support of the U.S. Armed Forces involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom.[6] When he became Chair of the Convention and Tourism Committee on August 24, 2004, Adam Dread stated his first initiative would be improving the city's taxes system. He filed an ordinance that he said would improve and amplify the bill of rights approved by the Metro Transportation Licensing Commission in 2001. The ordinance required that all cab drivers speak and understand English, cabs be air conditioned and drivers do not take personal calls while a customer is in the car. [4] Forms of this Ordinance were adopted in Bermuda,where Dread appeared before Parliment, as well as Trinidad and other island nations.
Votes
Adam Dread voted against canceling zoning in Percy Priest Lake, against Sylvan Park historic zoning, for a Westin Hotel on Lower Broadway, for Lower Broadway historic zoning, and for rezoning Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. [7] On the third reading, he voted in favor of 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] Dread voted for a proposal that would have banned discrimination gainst gay and lesbian employees of Metro government. [2] Dread drafted and passed the city's "Sensible Sidewalk law" which ended mandatory sidewalks going nowhere, and earmarked those funds to be spant on sidewalk where they were necessary.
Car accident
After Adam Dread was involved in a car wreck in May 2003, Vanderbilt Medical Center doctors placed him on a ventilator, and he was in critical condition. He coded twice.[2] He was later upgraded to stable condition. [10] "When I had my stroke I couldn't drive for six months so I personally spent at least $3,000 on taxis last year," he later said. That's where he learned where the problems existed. [4]
References
- ^ a b ""Nashville.gov - Metro Councilmember at Large Adam Dread"". Retrieved September 11.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d Bottorff, Christian (May 31, 2003). "Council's Dread in critical condition=The Tennessean".
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ ""Nashville.gov - Metro Council Committees"". Retrieved September 11.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c Boerner, Craig (August 30, 2004). "Taxis focus of tourism chair". Nashville City Post.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ ""Durham & Dread, PLC"". Retrieved September 11.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Boerner, Craig (October 3, 2003). "Council resolution supports troops". Nashville City Post.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "City council votes". The Tennessean. June 5, 2007.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Sounds proposal vote breakdown". The Nashville City Post. February 8, 2006.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ ""NewsChannel 5.com Nashville, Tennessee - Sounds Ballpark Proposal Up For Vote"". Retrieved September 10.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Shank, Michelle E. (June 1, 2003). "Dread upgraded to stable condition". The Tennessean.
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