Memphis City Council candidates make their cases to constituents
Five contenders for District 7 pitch their qualifications as they attempt to unseat incumbent Berlin Boyd in the October election.
Omer Yusuf
Reporter
Omer Yusuf covers Binghampton, Frayser, North Memphis and Raleigh for The Daily Memphian. Omer previously covered county government. He is also a former reporter at The Jackson Sun and a University of Memphis graduate.
212 articles by Omer Yusuf :
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August 2019
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CNN commentator Angela Rye joins Tami Sawyer on campaign trail
CNN political commentator Angela Rye made a return trip to Memphis Aug. 8, stumping at a fundraising luncheon for Memphis mayoral candidate Tami Sawyer.
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Porter-Leath proposes child care center in Frayser
Porter-Leath plans to build a child care center in Frayser and Girls Inc. seeks to build a $4.5 million community garden and learning center by expanding its existing campus nearby.
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Raleigh Springs Town Center on track to open early next year
After several delays, construction has resumed at Raleigh Springs Town Center and the site is expected to be open by early 2020.
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Frayser Exchange Club remains key part of community 50 years later
The Frayser Exchange Club, founded in 1969, is the only civic organization left in the community.
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July 2019
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Strickland, Herenton go after each other in mayor's race
Mayor Jim Strickland and former Mayor Willie Herenton have raised their rhetoric about each other in recent days after initially avoiding direct criticism of each other.
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Memphis Lift hires new chief of staff, sets goal for next year
Memphis Lift announced the hiring of Rhoda Hickman as chief of staff July 19. The organization's goal is to "make the powerless parent powerful."
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Raleigh to get new farmers market and park
The site for a new Raleigh farmers market and community park is near the Raleigh Town Center development site.
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Library officials seek Frayser residents' input
The Memphis City Council last month approved $3.8 million in funding for a new Frayser library. The overall cost of the project is expected to be $10 million.
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Local muralist set to unveil new work in Frayser
Local muralist Jamond Bullock was awarded the opportunity to do a mural in his hometown neighborhood of Frayser eight months ago, and is set to unveil it July 27.
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Local McDonald's workers protest for $15 minimum wage
McDonald's workers in Memphis held a rally Friday demanding the fast-food corporation raise its minimum wage for all McDonald's employees to $15 an hour.
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Mayoral candidate Tami Sawyer unveils criminal justice platform
Mayoral contender Tami Sawyer and incumbent Mayor Jim Strickland differ greatly on how they believe the Memphis Police Department should be set up to fight the city's violent crime issues.
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Frayser barber close to realizing dream of opening own shop
Carnell Vann has spent the past 10 years trying to open a barbershop in his Frayser neighborhood. Now he's close to realizing his dream.
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June 2019
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Shelby County names Cliff Norville new public works director
Cliff Norville has been named the new public works director for Shelby County.
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200 rally for U of M to increase minimum wage to $15 an hour
University of Memphis workers, alumni and living wage advocates gathered on campus Thursday, chanting, "We work, we sweat, put $15 on our checks."
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County Commissioners back resolution to decriminalize small amounts of pot
Commissioners Mickell Lowery and Tami Sawyer proposed the resolution because they believe criminalizing low-level marijuana offenses has significantly contributed the county’s jail population of more than 2,300.
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Commission faces $78M in additional budget amendment requests
The County Commission has about three weeks to amend the budget if it wants to approve it in time for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1.
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Shelby County looks to prioritize additional budget requests
The County Commission's budget committee discussed potential next steps in the budget process when it reconvened Wednesday morning.
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Roy Nixon, first mayor of Shelby County, dies at 85
Roy Nixon, the first person to serve as Shelby County Mayor, died Sunday after a short illness at the age of 85.
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County Commission aims to engage citizens on budget
The community budget meeting is scheduled for Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Graceland Soundstage, 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd.
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May 2019
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Commission weighs additional $2.5M in pre-K funding
Shelby County is considering funding an additional $2.5 million to help replace an $8 million federal grant that funds 1,000 pre-k seats, which is set to expire this fiscal year.
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Shelby County Schools seeks $71.5 million in county funding
Shelby County Schools is asking for an additional $35 million in capital funding, and $7.5 million in additional operating costs to include support for a reading program and more English as a second language teachers.
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Commissioners introduce budget amendments for MATA, Tom Lee Park renovations
The Shelby County Commission is considering 26 amendments to the 2019-2020 budget, including one that would provide county funds for MATA public transportation for the first time.
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County commissioners weigh election commission's request for new voting machines
Shelby County Commission Chairman Van Turner says he may propose a joint resolution with the election commission to seek further assurances before granting them funding for new voting machines.
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Rash of opioid-related overdoses spurs offer of assistance
Memphis police and other authorities reached out to the community Friday with information about available resources after a dozen suspected opioid-related overdoses in a 24-hour period.
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