Arlington mayor addresses vacant Kroger, national politics and more
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman cautioned people about “losing their minds” on social media about national politics regardless of party affiliation. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman said he wants to address some pressing issues in the coming year from employee salaries to vacant buildings and dealing with infrastructure needs for the growing town.
Wissman, now in his fourth term, gave his annual State of the Town presentation Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon held at Orion Hill. The mayor discussed some of his priorities for this year and shared a couple of lighthearted stories related to politics.
Arlington has experienced substantial population growth during Wissman’s time as mayor. From 2010 to 2020, census data shows a 26% increase to 14,548 residents, and today that is estimated at 16,500.
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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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