Season 4 Episode 2 - Interview with Mr. John Cooper, Mayor of Nashville
The Kurdistan in America podcast is honored to have Mr. John Cooper as our guest in the second episode of Season Four.
Mr. Cooper has been the current Mayor of Nashville since 2019, having previously served as an At-Large Member of Metro Council from 2015 to 2019. He holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a master's degree in business from Vanderbilt University.
He shared his experiences as the Mayor of Nashville, giving insight into his leadership style, vision for the city, and opportunities and challenges he faces. As a supporter of the Kurdish community in Nashville, Mayor Cooper discussed the Erbil-Nashville sister city initiative and how it could help build a stronger community in Nashville as well as bilateral relations between Nashville and Erbil. He also shared his views on Kurds and their role and contribution to Nashville.