Lakeland commissioner wants representation on MLGW board
State legislation earlier this year added two suburban voting members to the Memphis Light, Gas and Water board, but a Lakeland commissioner wonders if his city doesn’t deserve a seat too. (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian)
At least one Lakeland commissioner would like the city to have representation on the Memphis Light, Gas and Water board, a matter that became more relevant with state legislation earlier this year.
The discussion was the most signifcant subject to come before the commission Thursday, Nov. 5. Additionally, Mayor Josh Roman and Vice Mayor Michele Dial were absent, meaning only three commissioners were available. That was still enough for a quorum.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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