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)
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People's Convention Earle J. Fisher Sijuwola Crawford Tami Sawyer Lee Harris
Bill Dries
Bill Dries covers city government and politics. He is a native Memphian and has been a reporter for more than 40 years.
