Opinion: Memphians have had enough of crime
“Turning a city around starts with addressing the crime rate, and after that the issues of poverty can be addressed, because recruiting companies and creating jobs becomes easier.”
Shep Fargotstein
Shep Fargotstein is a third generation Memphian. He is married and has five adult children, one of whom lives in Memphis. He runs a wealth management group based in Memphis.
There are 3 articles by Shep Fargotstein :
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October 2022
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Guest Columnists
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January 2023
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Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphians are sick and tired of excuses about crime
The case for building a bigger local jail, adding more judges and courtrooms, and changing how bail is handled.
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April 2023
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Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘Short-sighted officials with a liberal agenda’ help spread crime
“We can’t solve the poverty and cultural issues that plague our community in the short or even medium term. But we can build more prisons, with an emphasis on reform.”
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