City Council grants process evolves and adjusts for pandemic
Memphis City Council member Martavius Jones (in a Jan. 21, 2020 file photo) has issues with how the city awards grants to nonprofits. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Martavius Jones, the Memphis City Council budget committee chairman who oversaw pitches by more than 150 nonprofits seeking a share of $1.95 million, has problems with the way grants are awarded.
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