Jones and Currie say restoration of fire and police benefits is iffy, could involve property tax hike

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 24, 2019 1:55 PM CT | Published: October 24, 2019 1:55 PM CT

Two Memphis city council members say they have doubts about restoring city pension and health benefits to police officers and firefighters with a half-cent sales tax hike approved by city voters earlier this month.

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Behind The Headlines Gerre Currie Martavius Jones Memphis City Council Sales Tax Referendum

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