Wheel tax increase squeaks through committee
FedEx Express regional president Richard Smith addresses the Shelby County Commission on Jan. 8, 2020, concerning the Memphis area's dire need for improved mass transit options. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Members of the committee spent hours hearing from MATA supporters Wednesday and will vote Monday on a $20 wheel tax increase for the transit authority.
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Shelby County Commission Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris Amber Mills Memphis Area Transit Authority MATA Greater Memphis Chamber Beverly Robertson Willie Gregory Richard Smith Jason Little
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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