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Warren: MLGW voting rights remain in Memphis
The issue of having a suburban vote on the MLGW board lost steam this week.
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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The issue of having a suburban vote on the MLGW board lost steam this week.
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