MLGW commissioners to step down from board amid political house cleaning by Strickland
Decision to not reappoint the two longtime MLGW commissioners follows digital news investigation
The departure follows an investigation by the Institute for Public Service Reporting that found that all five members of the MLGW board are continuing to serve long after their three-year terms had expired. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
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Longtime MLGW board members will not be reappointed by Mayor Strickland. The decision follows an investigation by the Institute for Public Service Reporting that found all five board members were serving after their terms had expired.
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Memphis Light Gas and Water Division Jim Strickland Memphis City Council MLGW TVA contract Carlee McCullough Steven WishniaIn partnership with
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