Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Patrick Lawton https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/1018 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 Opinion: Germantown citizens deserve clear answers about the push for a full-time mayor https://dailymemphian.com/article/59174 <p>&ldquo;When the City of Germantown proposes sweeping and permanent changes to our system of governance &mdash; such as this charter amendment &mdash; transparency is not optional, it is essential. But this is where city leadership has fallen short.&rdquo;</p> editor@dailymemphian.com (Patrick Lawton) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists Suburbs Germantown https://dailymemphian.com/article/59174 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:00:01 -0600 Opinion: Amend Germantown’s charter to support a full-time mayor? Where’s the outrage? https://dailymemphian.com/article/55871 <p>&ldquo;The qualities needed to win an election are not the same qualities needed to manage a modern city like Germantown.&rdquo;</p> editor@dailymemphian.com (Patrick Lawton) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists Suburbs Germantown https://dailymemphian.com/article/55871 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:38:36 -0500