County Commission has little appetite for giving itself a raise
Commissioner Erika Sugarmon proposed a pay raise, but got only two yes votes on first reading. The measure will move to a second reading anyway. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)
While only two commissioners voted to get a raise, the panel showed more warmth to a proposed minimum-wage increase for county employees.
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