Letter to the Editor: Alisa Haushalter deserves justice
Alisa Haushalter has resigned as Shelby County Health Department director. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
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Our Health Department director sacrificed a tremendous amount personally in a difficult crisis to serve us along with the two mayors and COVID task force, and has had a major contribution in keeping us safe.
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