Political Roundup: People’s Convention fiery finale, Kelsey’s end
Candidates for mayor of Memphis Paul Young (standing) and Van Turner spoke during the third and final day of the People’s Convention at Liberty Park on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Mayoral contender Paul Young took the convention’s endorsement Saturday, Aug. 12, but rival Van Turner delivered a fiery speech and both called for changing the city’s political status quo. City council endorsements are also listed.
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