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Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod of District 9 born December 30, 1974 in Chattanooga Tennessee. Councilwoman Coonrod is considered about equality for all in her community. District 9 consists of the following: East Chattanooga 1 & 2, Eastdale, Glenwood, Missionary Ridge Ridgedale 1 & 2

Early Life:
Demetrus Conrad Chattanooga City Council District 9 was born in Chattanooga Tennessee December 30, 1974. Coonrod is the oldest of 4 siblings. Coonrod had to grow up at an early age of 12 to care for a daughter. By the age of 16 Coonrod was working, going to school, caring for her her daughter, siblings and taking care of her parents.

Education

Councilwoman Coonrod graduated from Chattanooga High School class of 1993. Coonrod received her Associates Degree degree from Chattanooga State Community College. Coonrod was the first in her family to become a college graduate from The Univeristy of Tennessee at Chattanooga where she received her Sociology degree.

Community and Political Background:

Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod is serving as chair of the Council’s Youth and Family Development Committee for 2019-2020. Coonrod has been a part of the community to improve Wilcox Tunnel, made sure leaders understood the importance to support Ban the Box and has been a big leader and voice for convicted felons to restore their rights.

Councilmen Coonrod has served as vice chair of Hamilton County Democratic Party, President of Eastdale Neighborhood Association, served the board of The Sports Barn, Community Development Block Grant, and Causeway. Coonrod has been very active and a big voice for her community

In 2017 Coonrod beat Yusef Hakeem taking his position of many years.

Employment Background:

Worked as a T mobile Employee during the week while running for Councilwoman, is a Franchise owner, mother of 5, and poet. Coonrod is one of 11 to have her voting rights restored between 2014-2017 after being a convicted felon.

References:

(1) http://www.chattanooga.gov/city-council/council-members/demetrus-coonrod-district-9

(2)https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2017/may/02/demetrus-coonrod-convict-councilwoman/425824/

(3)https://www.demetruscoonrod.com/bio

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