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City of Memphis

NAACP concerned about ‘attempt to racially gerrymander’ council

By , Daily Memphian Updated: December 14, 2018 11:04 PM CT | Published: December 14, 2018 2:35 PM CT
The Memphis Branch of the NAACP says the Memphis City Council should have consistent rules for filling vacancies on the body and suggests a special election if the council remains at an impasse in filling the three open seats at its Tuesday meeting.

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Deidre Malone Martavius Jones Memphis Branch NAACP Memphis City Council

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