City Council stops short of consolidation charter commission for now
The council votes to appoint a study committee to weigh whether the city should pursue drafting a charter that would consolidate city and county governments if approved by voters.
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Memphis City Council city-county consolidation Chase Carlisle Michalyn Easter-Thomas Jeff Warren Worth MorganBill Dries on demand
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