Consolidation talk returns 11 years after last voters nixed last effort
“If you ask the majority of the public if the status quo is working for them, delivering the prosperity and growth that they deserve — is that happening — they are going to tell you the status quo isn’t working,” said City Council member Chase Carlisle. “Change is inevitable.” (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The first step would be a commission to draft a charter for a combined city of Memphis and Shelby County government covering Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County but not the six suburban towns and cities.
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