Commission chairman says Harris’ plan for MATA may not pass

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 02, 2019 3:39 PM CT | Published: October 02, 2019 2:18 PM CT

Shelby County Commissioners may not approve the plan by County Mayor Lee Harris to charge a countywide sustainability fee to fund public transportation, but Commission Chairman Mark Billingsley said Harris has forced the community to talk about funding the Memphis Area Transit Authority.

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Lee Harris Mark Billingsley Michael Whaley Shelby County Shelby County Commission Shelby County Government Willie Brooks
Linda A. Moore

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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