City Council members say perception and data go together in fighting crime
Perception and fear have to be part of the conversation when political leaders are weighing solutions for Memphis’ crime problem, they say.
Topic: Jerri Green
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March 2024
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February 2024
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City Council votes down health insurance benefits for itself
After several moves to delay or table the measure, it failed without getting a single yes vote.
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November 2023
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Green, Walker and Easter-Thomas win council runoff races in historic shift
The winners of the three races make a majority of seven women on the city council that takes office in January — the first majority of women on the 13-member body in the 55-year history of the mayor-council form of government.
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October 2023
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‘One tough mother’ Jerri Green welcomes voters at senior center
Green said the main thing she and her team have been focusing on is increasing public safety, improving Memphis infrastructure and investing in the next generation.
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September 2023
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District 2 Council race has six candidates and one main issue — crime
Six candidates in the Memphis City Council District 2 race cite crime as prevailing issue, but they also have concerns about economic vitality and blight.
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July 2023
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Jerri Green, Luke Hatler and Benji Smith among new faces in council races
Here’s a look at some of the newest names on the still-forming October Memphis election ballot. The deadline for candidates to get their names in the races for city council and mayor is noon Thursday.
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September 2022
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Republican state Rep. Mark White running unopposed for reelection
The Democrats didn’t field a candidate in a district that used to be — before redistricting — one of the General Assembly’s most flippable.
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May 2022
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What it took to make a diversion of children away from Juvenile Court a reality
Leaders of county government’s effort to bridge gaps in the local juvenile justice system and move children with non-violent offenses away from contact with the system talked about the approach on “Behind The Headlines.”
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January 2021
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Jerri Green named interim director of The Community Legal Center
Former state House candidate Jerri Green has been named interim executive director of The Community Legal Center.
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November 2020
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White defeats Green in District 83 House race
White retains his seat with 55% of the vote, according to unofficial totals from the Shelby County Election Commission.
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October 2020
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Opinion: Dueling fliers mean local campaigns are getting nasty
Issues and a candidate’s record should sway voters – not these glossy and trashy campaign fliers that are handy only as makeshift dust pans.
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School vouchers are an issue in legislative races
In one of the legislature’s most high-profile races, Jerri Green is considered a serious challenger to Republican Rep. Mark White, chairman of the House Education Committee. They are polar opposites on the issue of vouchers.
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September 2020
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Learning-loss announcement bothers Republican lawmakers
Republican lawmakers such as state Rep. Kevin Vaughan are irritated by a state report about “learning loss” among K-12 students statewide, with schools on inconsistent footing and different health department directives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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August 2020
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Governor’s order allowing contact sports draws criticism, support
Gov. Bill Lee's decision to allow high school contact sports such as football and girls' soccer is drawing incredulity and support as the season nears.
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May 2020
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Chancellor leaves opening to challenge ruling striking down voucher law
The Davidson County chancellor who ruled the state’s voucher law is unconstitutional is allowing the state to expedite a challenge before the Court of Appeals. And the Governor's Office and state Sen. Brian Kelsey are ready to go to the state Supreme Court if necessary.
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April 2020
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Legislators doubt schools will reopen, question voucher rollout
State lawmakers say schools likely won't reopen this year amid the COVID-19 threat, and some are questioning the state Department of Education for rolling out applications for education savings accounts during an emergency.
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February 2020
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White shifts gears on student lunch debt, introduces own bill
State Rep. Mark White may be changing direction on legislation designed to stop schools from “shaming” students who pile up meal debt by sponsoring his own version of the bill as a Democratic lawmaker battles to overcome a damaging amendment.
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Monday marks busy day on local political calendar
As the Iowa presidential caucuses get underway Monday, it also marks the last day to register to vote in the March 3 Tennessee presidential primaries and the first day for candidates in the August state and federal primaries to pull and file their paperwork to get on the ballot.
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December 2019
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Memphis Zoo could soon sell alcohol beverages
State Sen. Brian Kelsey and House Minority Leader Karen Camper are sponsoring legislation that would allow the zoo to sell alcoholic beverages during regular operating hours.
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White: Non-tuition portions of school vouchers might be taxable
State Rep. Mark White believes non-tuition items paid for with education savings accounts could be taxed under the state's new voucher program. But even as questions are raised about the governor's initiative, the Department of Education still hasn't firmed up the rules.
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November 2019
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White bases House re-election race on education reform work
Seeking a seventh House term representing Shelby County’s District 83, state Rep. Mark White stands on his record of “education reform” and defends support of the governor’s education savings account legislation, which is set to take effect in 2020.
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Green takes ‘One Tough Mother’ stance in House District 83 run
Memphis product Jerri Green might be a mother of three, but she’s ready to fight for the House District 83 seat in a 2020 race with Republican state Rep. Mark White.
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