Strickland, Herenton cross paths at political picnic
Sidney Chism (right) is embraced by Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert (left) and Brenda Chism-Love during the former county commissioner's annual political picnic Saturday behind Horn Lake Learning Center in southwest Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The annual political picnic in southwest Memphis might be considered an enclave of old guard Memphis politics. But picnic host Sidney Chism warns veteran politicians have to make their case to win support from the new generation of activists and voters.
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2019 Memphis Elections Jim Strickland Sidney Chism Willie HerentonBill Dries on demand
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