Opinion: Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help
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.
“Public safety is not a partisan issue — everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”
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