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Freddie O'Connell is the 10th mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Mayor O'Connell's administration is focused on making the city more affordable and improving quality of life for its residents. In its  first year, the O'Connell administration secured overwhelming voter approval of dedicated transportation funding for the first time in the city’s history and delivered historic commitments to affordable housing. From 2015 to 2023, O'Connell served on the Metro Council, where he worked to limit the impact of poverty, strengthen neighborhoods, and ensure that everyone participates as Nashville's economy grows. Mayor O'Connell has experience in Nashville's software and start-up industry. He holds degrees in Music and Computer Science from Brown University.