Williams appointment as deputy city court clerk delayed by city council
City Councilman Worth Morgan called for the delay on a vote by the Memphis City Council members on the appointment of Calvin Williams to be a deputy clerk in the city court clerk’s office. (Daily Memphian file)
Council member Worth Morgan called for the delay Tuesday, citing Williams’ conviction and prison sentence for bribery and extortion. Meanwhile, another appointment to the airport authority is also on the council agenda in two weeks.
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