County Commission to weigh reinstating Pearson to state House
Former Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, becomes emotional with family after being expelled from the legislature outside the House chamber on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee Republicans expelled two House Democrats including Pearson for using a bullhorn to shout support for pro-gun control protesters in the House chamber. (George Walker IV/AP Photo)
“I have heard from my constituents, people across the county, and state as well as Republicans and Democrats, so I will be voting to reappoint Justin Pearson,” said one member of the County Commission.
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