Frank Colvett elected City Council chairman, followed by heated discussion
Frank Colvett, seen here in 2016, has been elected chairman of the Memphis City Council. (Daily Memphian file)
Frank Colvett won election as City Council chairman Tuesday over Martavius Jones. But Colvett’s selection did not come without some controversy.
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