Council showdown on MLGW appointment delayed another week
“I think the position definitely needs to be filled as soon as possible,” said Council member Cheyenne Johnson (seen at left in 2021). (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The council has unusual back-to-back meetings this week and next week, which might have been a factor in delaying what could be a standoff over the appointment for another week.
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