Strickland wants to dip into sales tax funds for police and firefighter raises
The move is the latest in Strickland’s push to boost Memphis police numbers.
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May 2023
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April 2023
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Tennessee General Assembly approves $350M in Memphis stadium funding
The funding, which is part of Gov. Bill Lee’s budget for the coming year, was approved with an amendment to allow the cash to be used for all city-owned stadiums.
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Some Memphis leaders say more incarceration is price of safety
Supporters, critics differ on merits of proposed legislation.
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March 2023
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Citywide LED streetlight replacement program begins
Memphis will spend $42 million to replace all 77,000 of its high-pressure sodium streetlights by the end of the year — a move that is equivalent to taking about 10,000 cars off the road.
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Strickland’s letter to judges questions ‘revolving door,’ asks for transparency
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland delivered a letter to Shelby County officials questioning low bail and weak sentences and asking for bail-setting forms and judgments to be posted online.
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Mississippi River mayors eye federal funds to fight effects of climate change
Wetland depletion along the Mississippi River has left the region “exposed to disasters that would normally be absorbed by wetland capabilities,” the mayors said in their policy proposal.
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February 2023
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Ken Moody, longtime Strickland aide, leaving City Hall
Moody’s departure from Memphis city government comes after 20 combined years in administration.
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Tyre Nichols’ death could cost Memphis taxpayers millions
The expected civil lawsuit in the Tyre Nichols case means taxpayers could pay a significant sum.
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Bill Lee plans $350M for FedExForum, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
The proposed funding, part of the governor’s budget, still needs to pass the Tennessee General Assembly.
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Bill Lee’s State of the State highlights his priorities despite vocal opposition
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January 2023
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‘Revolving door': Why are some defendants in — and right back out — of jail?
“The challenge we have is that the city government does not control the courts,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said. “We don’t control the state laws. We don’t control, we can’t control, gun regulations and gun access.”
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October 2022
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Strickland proposes soccer stadium instead of Coliseum as part of $684M sports upgrade package
Mayor Jim Strickland is proposing at least partial demolition of the Mid-South Coliseum to make way for a new soccer stadium. It’s part of a $684 million package of renovations and new construction at the city’s major sports venues. The city will seek roughly half of that total from the state.
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September 2022
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MLGW CEO J.T. Young takes position with Florida utility
Young leaves MLGW after four years. His departure next month comes at a critical point in the utility’s consideration of leaving the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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Strickland, mayors celebrate lower Mississippi River basin program
“Simply put, the Mississippi River corridor is America’s original Main Street — and it should be treated as such,” said Greenville, Mississippi mayor Errick Simmons.
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Sanford: Fighting crime requires real solutions, not political grandstanding and finger-pointing
Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, MPD and the TBI all share the responsibility for our failure to reduce local crime. But their responses in the aftermath of an incredibly tragic week are not good enough.
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July 2022
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Sanford: Will Strickland’s popularity outweigh voter preference in term limit referendum?
Memphis voters have tended to favor incumbents. Since the mid-1960s, only three sitting mayors have been denied reelection.
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Strickland will seek third term if Memphis voters approve term limit referendum
The referendum extending the number of consecutive four-year terms from two to three will appear on the Aug. 4 ballot. Early voting begins Friday, July 15.
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Memphis mayor potentials recalculate after Strickland announces possible third term
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May 2022
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Opinion: Despite Strickland’s accusations, ‘truth in sentencing’ won’t make Memphis safer
“This new law is not about ‘truth;’ it is about severity,” writes Just City’s executive director.
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Strickland: U of M would provide ‘lion’s share’ of stadium funds
Strickland said he left the decision about whether to renovate the city-owned stadium or build a new one on the university campus to the university.
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March 2022
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Listen to Strickland discuss Memphis Zoo, Overton Park deal
On this week’s On The Record podcast, Bill Dries is joined by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland.
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December 2021
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New lake, Ferris wheel, bigger boat dock proposed for riverfront
City mulls major riverfront improvements with possible funding from the state.
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September 2021
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MPD to offer $15K signing bonus for new officers
The city’s current goal is a police force of 2,500 officers.
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June 2021
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Gov. won’t commit to funding more Highway Patrol in Memphis — yet
During a Friday, June 25, visit to the city, the Tennessee governor also defended the state’s open gun carry law that takes effect July 1. Local leaders are worried the permitless gun carry provision could contribute to a summer surge in violent crime.
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May 2021
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As area hits midway COVID vaccination goal, 5 ZIP codes lag
Vaccination rates in Shelby’s ZIP codes range from 21% to 62%.
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Davis confirmed as new Memphis Police chief
Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis became the new leader of the Memphis Police Department Tuesday, May 4, in a council vote that was almost unanimous.
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March 2021
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Seven police director candidates interviewed by 4 panels, city leaders
Panelists made up of community leaders, law enforcement and city leaders spent Thursday interviewing seven finalists for the police director’s job.
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