Memphis City Council rejects plan to create Cordova-centric district
“This map seeks to stifle dissent and debate before it even has a chance to occur,” said Memphis City Council member Worth Morgan (left) of the plan that was voted down. Chairman Martavius Jones is at right. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The plan voted down would have created a Cordova-centric council district. The defeat leaves in place a set of minimal changes ahead of the October Memphis ballot where nine of the 13 council members are seeking re-election.
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