https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/258 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/21682 <p>Blighted properties cost the city, rather than bringing in&nbsp;tax revenue. The city pays dearly for police, fire, board-up, lot clearing and other services required for&nbsp;abandoned properties.</p> slockwood@fraysercdc.org (Steve Lockwood) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/21682 Tue, 4 May 2021 04:00:01 -0500 https://dailymemphian.com/article/4858 <p>There are two reasons low-income families are over-burdened by energy costs: First, much of our housing stock is in poor condition. And second, residents are not well-informed about keeping energy costs down. Heating to 85 degrees in winter while cooling to 68 in the summer is a recipe for bankruptcy.</p> slockwood@fraysercdc.org (Steve Lockwood) Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/4858 Sat, 4 May 2019 15:31:30 -0500