Opinion: It’s time to deal with neglectful property owners

By , Guest Columnist Updated: March 16, 2025 7:03 PM CT | Published: March 16, 2025 4:20 PM CT
Jerri Green
Guest Columnist

Jerri Green

 

Jerri Green is Memphis City Council member for District 2 and Shelby County deputy chief of staff. She is also a former criminal defense attorney.

“We have over 10,000 abandoned homes in disrepair, with overgrown yards, piles of trash, and more. It’s time to shift accountability back to where it belongs and make neglectful property owners pay up.”

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