Three Questions with Zulfat Suara

Zulfat Suara

Zulfat Suara became the first Muslim elected to public office in Nashville (and by some accounts, in the whole state) when she won one of five countywide seats on the Metro Council in September. Suara — a Nigerian immigrant, accountant and Metro schools parent — spoke to the Post about settling into her new role, her goals for her four-year term and more.

What motivated you to want to run for office?