County Commission approves $1.3M one-time funding contract for MATA
MATA president and CEO Gary Rosenfeld said the $1.3 million in funding includes money to reimburse the bus system for one month of salaries for bus and vehicle operators. (The Daily Memphian file)
The $1.3 million is one-time money for the city’s bus system. Meanwhile, commissioner Henri Brooks voted against three grants made by other commissioners.
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