Harris criticizes county’s vetting process of $950 million Union Row development

By Omer Yusuf, Daily Memphian Updated: December 17, 2018 11:54 PM CT | Published: December 15, 2018 5:45 PM CT

With the Shelby County Commission set to vote on approving a 30-year, $100 million tax increment financing district for Phase I of the $950 million Union Row development Monday, Mayor Lee Harris said he is uncomfortable with the lack of vetting done on the project in county government.

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Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.

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Harris criticizes county’s vetting process of $950 million Union Row development

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