Memphis mayoral candidates react to the residency court ruling
Memphis mayoral candidates take turns answering candidates during a Memphis mayor's race forum at Mosaic Church April 29. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Here is what some of the Memphis mayoral contenders had to say about the Chancery Court ruling that there is no residency requirement for candidates in the October 2023 elections.
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