There are 5 article(s) tagged Yolanda Cooper Sutton:

• 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