Opinion: A call for ‘audacious proposals’ from the mayoral candidates
From left to right: Floyd Bonner, Karen Camper, J.W. Gibson, Willie Herenton, Michelle McKissack, Van Turner and Paul Young are all running to be the next mayor of Memphis. (The Daily Memphian files)
Chance Carlisle
Chance Carlisle is CEO of Carlisle Corporation. He is co-founder of the Greater 901 Initiative.
“Imagine our city’s future defined by audacity and innovation, not vague and undefined promises to be ‘tough on crime’ and to create ‘more youth opportunities.’”
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