Young says goal of 40% drop in crime met two years ahead of campaign promise
Memphis Mayor Paul Young speaks during the 31st Lowery New Year’s Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked about the 2023 campaign promise at Thursday’s Lowery New Year’s Day Prayer Breakfast Downtown.
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