Pipeline setback ordinance advances to final commission vote
People react as Rev. Dr. William Barber II, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, speaks during a rally supporting Memphis Community Against Pollution at Alonzo Weaver Park. (Brad Vest/ Special to The Daily Memphian)
A proposed ordinance establishing setback requirements for oil pipelines will advance to a final Shelby County Commission vote next month despite getting only five “yes” votes from commissioners this week.
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