Lakeland to consider changing its charter and form of government
Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham (at the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Sept. 28) will step down after upcoming elections, but he has suggestions for the city’s upcoming leadership. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
After working under a Board of Commissioners and Mayor form of government since Lakeland was founded, departing Mayor Mike Cunningham wants to see if a change to district representation is a better approach.
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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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