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October 2019

Council to review police, firefighter residency requirements

Council members discuss the "two-hour drive" proposal during Tuesday committee sessions. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says he backs the measure.

By Bill Dries October 12, 2019

Ballot Basics: The enigma of the city council super district

Everything you need to know about your City Council Super District.

By Bill Dries September 12, 2019

City Council campaigns an unusual mix of full-term incumbents, newcomers and those in between

Council member Ford Canale is seeking a full four year term after being appointed to the body and winning a special election last year. On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, Canale talks about his bid for a full term and council contender Jeff Warren offers "throwback" campaign paraphernalia.

By Bill Dries August 17, 2019

Memphis City Council begins detailed budget review

The process for getting neighborhood speed humps and their distribution, and the cost of a modernized traffic intersection were among detailed line items City Council members reviewed on the first day of budget hearings Tuesday.

By Bill Dries April 30, 2019

Council delays action on MLGW rate hikes as utility takes case to the public

Memphis city council members again delayed approval of Memphis Light, Gas and Water rate increases Tuesday, instead urging the utility to make its case to the public for an infrastructure overhaul before the council tries again later this month.

By Bill Dries February 05, 2019

City Council rejects Logan, punts filling vacancies to new year

Memphis City Council members put off filling three empty seats on the council Tuesday at their last meeting of the year.

By Bill Dries December 18, 2018
No quorum on third day of city council stalemate

Memphis City Council members assembled at City Hall for about 10 minutes Thursday in an attempt to get a quorum of seven members to transact business.

By Bill Dries December 06, 2018