Strickland will seek third term if Memphis voters approve term limit referendum
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland will seek reelection next year if Memphis voters approve a referendum extending term limits for the mayor and city council. (Daily Memphian file)
The referendum extending the number of consecutive four-year terms from two to three will appear on the Aug. 4 ballot. Early voting begins Friday, July 15.
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