Opinion: On gun referendum, ‘more action, less noise’
“(The gun referendum) doesn’t practically affect any of the violent crime issues facing Memphis. Passing a law that can’t be enacted is just noise when we need action.”
John Gillespie
John Gillespie represents Tennessee House District 97, which includes most of East Memphis and parts of Cordova. He is vice chairman of the criminal justice committee.
There are 5 articles by John Gillespie :
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October 2024
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Guest Columnists
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April 2024
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Guest Columnists Opinion: Death of police officer requires action, accountability
“Keeping criminals off our streets and encouraging good parenting are crucial steps in improving public safety in Tennessee,” state Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, writes. “This remains my priority.”
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June 2023
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Guest Columnists Opinion: Without public safety, ‘we are paralyzed’
“No matter your political stripe, society shouldn’t feel like it is teetering on the brink. That’s why we are gathering in Nashville for a special session at the end of the summer: We all know that there is more to be done.”
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May 2023
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Guest Columnists Opinion: How to take guns out of the hands of dangerous actors
“This is not a quick fix on a long-term and wide-reaching issue, but it is a workable start in moving toward and safer and healthier Tennessee for all of us.”
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January 2023
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Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis is not forgotten
“Don’t give up. Change is happening. Your voice is being heard at the state level — and being heard clearly.”
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