Week ends without City Council quorum as District 1 stalemate continues
Chairman Berlin Boyd plans Tuesday meeting, says mediation underway
Memphis City Council Chairman Berlin Boyd discusses the District 1 stalemate during the body's Tuesday, Dec. 4, meeting, during which four council members walked out. Boyd said Friday he is hopeful the council can reach a quorum Tuesday. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
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