County Commission creates panel to work MATA funding puzzle
Environmental experts and business leaders addressed the County Commision about the need for improved public transit, but commissioners have been unable to iron out an agreement for funding. (File/Daily Memphian)
A public transportation ad hoc committee will try to come up with a way to raise about $9 million in county funds for the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
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Shelby County Commission Brandon Morrision Amber Mills Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris MATA Memphis Area Transit Authority Shelby County Republican Party
Linda A. Moore
Linda A. Moore covers education, South Memphis and Whitehaven. A native of South Memphis, Linda has covered news in Memphis and Shelby County for more than 20 years and was formerly a reporter with The Commercial Appeal.
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