Burgess knocks ‘Bluff City Law’ tax incentive

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 23, 2020 6:00 PM CT | Published: June 23, 2020 1:10 PM CT

Shelby County Property Assessor Melvin Burgess Jr. said the $1.4 million tax abatement Comcast received wasn't what such incentives were intended for. It’s the second time Burgess has criticized EDGE tax incentives.

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Melvin Burgess Jr. Bluff City Law Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE)

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