Harris calls for focus to switch from tax breaks to more workforce investments
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his first few months in office and top priorities for the coming year during his first State of the County address at the Halloran Centre on Feb. 16, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
County Mayor Lee Harris gave his first State of the County address Friday, calling for a new direction in the economic development discussion.
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criminal justice Lee Harris Shelby County tax breaks Union RowOmer Yusuf
Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.
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