Wheel tax increase for MATA goes back to county committee for more study
MICAH member Gail Murray (left) seemingly holds her hands in prayer on Jan.13, 2020 as the Shelby County Commission votes to return an item that would help fund MATA back to the general government committee. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A proposed $20 wheel tax increase for MATA funding wasn't voted on Monday by the Shelby County Commission, which will revisit the resolution next week in committee.
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Shelby County Commission Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris MATA Memphis Area Transit Authority
Linda A. Moore
Linda A. Moore covers education, South Memphis and Whitehaven. A native of South Memphis, Linda has covered news in Memphis and Shelby County for more than 20 years and was formerly a reporter with The Commercial Appeal.
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