There are 2 articles by Steve Lockwood :

• May 2021

  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: Memphis should invest in blighted housing

    Blighted properties cost the city, rather than bringing in tax revenue. The city pays dearly for police, fire, board-up, lot clearing and other services required for abandoned properties.

    By Steve Lockwood May 04, 2021

• May 2019

  • Guest Columnists

    MLGW rates are low, but still burden low-income residents

    There are two reasons low-income families are over-burdened by energy costs: First, much of our housing stock is in poor condition. And second, residents are not well-informed about keeping energy costs down. Heating to 85 degrees in winter while cooling to 68 in the summer is a recipe for bankruptcy.

    By Steve Lockwood May 04, 2019