The plot thickets: Officials oppose Bartlett tree-trimming allegation
Standard Electric crews repair power lines on U.S. 70 in Bartlett on June 29, 2023. With the amount of storm damage caused by trees, Bartlett Alderman Kevin Quinn pointed a finger to former Mayor A. Keith McDonald’s years-old stance on MLGW’s tree-trimming practices in the suburb.(Michael Waddell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Former Bartlett Mayor A. Keith McDonald and MLGW head Doug McGowen dispel an allegation that McDonald’s 2014 stance on tree-trimming practices contributed to recent storm damage in the suburb.
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Bartlett storm damage Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald Alderman Kevin Quinn tree trimming Subscriber OnlyAre you enjoying your subscription?
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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