There are 6 article(s) tagged Yolanda Cooper Sutton:

• December 2024

  • City Council punts vote on Chickasaw Gardens gates to new year

    The proposed gates have been met with opposition, with an attorney for those in surrounding neighborhoods saying it gives “at least the appearance of being elitist and exclusionary.”

    By Bill Dries December 17, 2024

• September 2024

  • City Council gives thumbs down to two convenience stores with gas pumps

    The Memphis City Council voted down or delayed all but one proposal in a meeting dominated by planning and development items.

    By Bill Dries September 11, 2024

  • ‘Someone is lying’ at MATA, Memphis City Council member says

    The transit authority’s latest check-in with City Council saw some skepticism that MATA’s financial troubles were a surprise to those running the city’s bus system.

    By Bill Dries September 10, 2024

• July 2024

  • MLGW, xAI on ‘dual tracks’ to design greywater treatment plant

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water announced its plans for a greywater treatment facility, running parallel to the greywater facility plans of Elon Musk-founded artificial intelligence company xAI. 

    By Sophia Surrett July 09, 2024

• June 2024

  • City Council discussion on MATA red ink gets muted

    Last month, MATA acknowledged it has a $60 million deficit. A City Councilwoman tried to talk specifics, but the discussion was abruptly halted after the head of the council staff talked with her privately during a public meeting.

    By Bill Dries June 11, 2024

• February 2024

  • 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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    Council postpones vote on Ursula Madden’s salary as MLGW VP

    By Bill Dries February 21, 2024