https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/1052 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 https://dailymemphian.com/article/60600 <p>&ldquo;One of the great gifts of public service is the ability to make an outsized difference for your fellow citizens. I would never have imagined earlier in my life I could help make Memphis safe and marketable.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> editor@dailymemphian.com (Bill Hagerty) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/60600 Thu, 5 Mar 2026 15:59:17 -0600