County Commission overrides Harris’ veto of U of M swim center funding
Olympic swimmer Gabrielle Rose works with a child at the University of Memphis aquatic center in March. The County Commission voted Monday to override Mayor Lee Harris' veto of a $1 million allocation to help create the Mike Rose Natatorium, named for Gabrielle's late father. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Buser)
Harris vetoed the allocation at the urging of local labor unions and worker advocates, because more than 330 U of M employees make less than $15 an hour.
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David Rudd Lee Harris Shelby County Shelby County Commission University of Memphis
Linda A. Moore
Linda A. Moore covers education, South Memphis and Whitehaven. A native of South Memphis, Linda has covered news in Memphis and Shelby County for more than 20 years and was formerly a reporter with The Commercial Appeal.
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