Bailey: Stephens calls it a career as voters (hopefully) head to the polls
Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day. Suburban offices are on the ballot along with the statewide midterm races. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Clay Bailey
Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
Since this is the last Suburban Spotlight until Tuesday’s Election Day, just a request — go to the polls and vote. Or if you already took advantage of early voting, good on you.
Even if you are bummed out by the attack ads for the national and state offices in Tennessee and Mississippi, there are a number of local suburban races that deserve your attention. Your vote can help decide the future of the outlying municipalities.
There are elections for mayors in Bartlett, Germantown and Lakeland, although Bartlett incumbent David Parsons can already celebrate his victory since he is unopposed. Down ballot, there are alderman and school board races that deserve your attention.
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