Jones to attempt removing residency referendum from November ballot

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 21, 2020 1:15 PM CT | Published: January 21, 2020 1:15 PM CT

The ballot question on broader residency for Memphis fire and police officers was approved by the council that left office at the end of December. During council committee discussions Tuesday, some of the six new members who joined the council this month had a chance to weigh in on the matter.

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Memphis City Council Martavius Jones residency rule Chase Carlisle Worth Morgan

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