Frank Colvett elected City Council chairman, followed by heated discussion
Frank Colvett, seen here in 2016, has been elected chairman of the Memphis City Council. (Daily Memphian file)
Frank Colvett won election as City Council chairman Tuesday over Martavius Jones. But Colvett’s selection did not come without some controversy.
Topics
Memphis City Council Edmund Ford Sr. Martavius Jones Frank ColvettBill Dries on demand
Never miss an article. Sign up to receive Bill Dries' stories as they’re published.
Enter your e-mail address
Bill Dries
Bill Dries covers city and county government and politics. He is a native Memphian and has been a reporter for more than 40 years.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.