Bailey: Changes in suburban governments draw friction from both sides of issue
James Lewellen has served a variety of roles in a variety of suburban governments. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Clay Bailey
Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
Now, Lakeland wants in on the bantering over changing its city charter.
Germantown is already in the midst of considering a referendum to adjust its charter to accommodate a full-time mayor rather than the office’s part-time status.
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter is leading a charge to shift that city’s style of government from a commission form run by a city manager to a Board of Mayor and Aldermen approach.
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