Opinion: Memphis is not forgotten
Guest Columnist
John Gillespie
John Gillespie represents Tennessee House District 97, which includes most of East Memphis and parts of Cordova. He is vice chairman of the criminal justice committee.
“Don’t give up. Change is happening. Your voice is being heard at the state level — and being heard clearly.”
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