Turner opens campaign for Memphis mayor where Forrest statue once stood
Former Shelby County Commissioner Van Turner (middle) announced his candidacy for city mayor on Thursday, September 1, 2022 in Health Sciences Park. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Former Shelby County Commissioner Van Turner (left) kisses his wife Tamara, while announcing his candidacy for city mayor. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Former Shelby County Commissioner Van Turner (middle) celebrates with his wife Tamara, (middle right) after announcing his candidacy for city mayor. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Former Shelby County Commissioner Van Turner supporters celebrate after he announced his candidacy for city mayor on Thursday, September 1, 2022 in Health Sciences Park. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The two-term Shelby County Commissioner opened his bid in Health Sciences Park with calls for equal opportunity in the city and expectations the race to the October 2023 election day could be crowded.
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