City Council isn’t taking a stand on residency in mayoral race
“Your position on what the charter says is before the court at this point,” City Council attorney Allan Wade said to the council. “Your opinion doesn’t really add anything.” (The Daily Memphian files)
A resolution to back a five-year requirement for those running for Memphis mayor and Memphis City Council was tabled Tuesday.
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