County Commission votes down study about tying tax incentives to wages
Edmund Ford Jr. was the only “no” vote on the appointment of former county commissioner and current county register Willie Brooks to the Downtown Memphis Commission board. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The resolution directing the Economic Development Growth Engine to conduct a study of the controversial idea fell short by two votes. The commission also delayed votes on the county land bank and a police review board.
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