Memphis Mayor Young, Tennessee Gov. Lee not happy with gun-control referendum
“I agree with the premise of having fewer guns in our community,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said about the gun-control referendum. “It’s just all about the approach and whether this is the right tactical approach to take.” (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
Mayor Young says he still thinks the referendum is not the best approach, but told The Daily Memphian he understands the sentiment. Gov. Lee says the referendum is about finding a way to “circumvent the law.”
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