Category: Shelby County
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Why Now – Metro Government Resolution
One of the biggest questions asked about the Metro Charter Resolution is Why Now? To be honest with you, I don’t have an answer, but there do seem to be a set of circumstances and realities that make the possibility of creating Metro Government more likely. Public Opinion Just days before the 2007 City election,…
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Election Vs. Appointment and the Metro Charter Resolution
One of the biggest concerns voiced in the current discussion of the Metro Charter Resolution that has passed the County Commission, and will be addressed in the Memphis City Council on September 15th, is the “decision” to go with appointed Charter Commissioners rather than elected Charter Commissioners. Much of this has to do with Tennessee…
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It’s Really a Simple Question
Today, the Shelby County Commission voted the Metro Charter Commission Resolution out of committee. The final vote on the resolution will be this coming Monday. Tuesday will likely see a spirited debate in the Memphis City Council on the same issue. There have been a lot of things said about this resolution, and a lot…
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Two Events, One Perspective
I spent the day today getting ready to go see my brother and niece, and attending events around Memphis. The first event was the Mid-Southerners for Choice Luncheon hosted by Planned Parenthood of Greater Memphis featuring Jeanne Richardson (HD-89). It was an inspiring event, attended by people who firmly believe in protecting a women’s right…
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Metro Government Resolution – Timeline
In yesterday’s post I addressed some concerns that were presented about the Metro Charter Commission Resolution currently before the County Commission. Since then, I’ve received comments, text messages, emails and phone calls about this, so I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at the timeline for this thing. TCA 7-2-105…
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Legitimate Concerns
Earlier this morning, I read with interest the concerns expressed by Brad over at WTL. As I told him in my email to him, I have many of the same concerns. But before we go forward, we should read the resolution. The resolution operates under the Metro Government section of the TCA 7-2-101 through 108.…