People’s Convention endorses Tami Sawyer for mayor
Successor to 1991 event draws around 600 to hear candidates
Residents divided by City Council districts use their cell phones to vote during the People's Convention on June 8, 2019, at the Paradise Entertainment Center as politicians, activists and engaged voters gather to select a slate of candidates in the local October elections. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Event organizer Earle Fisher lays down the groundwork for candidate forums during the People's Convention on June 8, 2019, at the Paradise Entertainment Center as politicians, activists and engaged voters gather to select a slate of candidates in the local October elections. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Volunteer Laura Goodman-Bryan (center) helps participants register before the start of the People's Convention on June 8, 2019, at the Paradise Entertainment Center as politicians, activists, and engaged voters gather to select a slate of candidates in the local October elections. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Rev. Sharon Moore (right) embraces fellow clergy Rev. Cetrea Jimersom as politicians stump during the People's Convention on June 8, 2019, at the Paradise Entertainment Center. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris addresses the crowd during the People's Convention on June 8, 2019, at the Paradise Entertainment Center as politicians, activists and engaged voters gather to select a slate of candidates in the local October elections. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
City Council candidate Britney Thornton (right) reacts as the results of her endorsement vote are displayed during the People's Convention on June 8, 2019, at the Paradise Entertainment Center as politicians, activists and engaged voters gather to select a slate of candidates in the local October elections. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Volunteer Regina Clarke sorts through questions for the candidates during the People's Convention on June 8, 2019, at the Paradise Entertainment Center. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The convention at the Paradise Entertainment Center in South Memphis Saturday drew no city council incumbents before a group of 600 to the nightclub, with about 200 participating in the process that stretched over six hours.
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