County Commission sets 20% goal for purchasing for locally owned businesses
Shelby County Commissioner Brandon Morrison (left) suggested reducing the projected goals for county purchasing going to locally-owned small businesses, but her effort failed. Also at the meeting, commissioner Tami Sawyer (middle) withdrew her resolution to change grooming standards for county public safety employees. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian file)
Commissioner Tami Sawyer withdrew her resolution Monday to change grooming standards for county public safety employees.
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