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Opinion: Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help

editor@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Sat, 7 Jun 2025 15:39:28 -0500

“Public safety is not a partisan issue — everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”

Opinion: On gun referendum, ‘more action, less noise’

editor@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:37:46 -0500

“(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.”

Opinion: Death of police officer requires action, accountability

editor@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:00:11 -0500

“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.”

Opinion: Without public safety, 'we are paralyzed'

editor@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:00:01 -0500

“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.”

Opinion: How to take guns out of the hands of dangerous actors

editor@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Mon, 8 May 2023 04:00:14 -0500

“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.”

Opinion: Memphis is not forgotten

editor@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Sun, 8 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0600

“Don’t give up. Change is happening. Your voice is being heard at the state level — and being heard clearly.”