Opinion: Memphians have had enough of crime
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Shep Fargotstein
Shep Fargotstein is a third generation Memphian. He is married and has five adult children, one of whom lives in Memphis. He runs a wealth management group based in Memphis.
“Turning a city around starts with addressing the crime rate, and after that the issues of poverty can be addressed, because recruiting companies and creating jobs becomes easier.”
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