Memphis mayor potentials recalculate after Strickland announces possible third term
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is considering seeking a third term next year if Memphis voters approve a ballot question this August extending term limits for the City Council and mayor to three consecutive terms. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Reaction to a third term bid by Mayor Jim Strickland was muted Wednesday, with a lot of questions about whether Strickland will even get the chance to run.
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