Lakeland mulls change in government
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners includes Mayor Josh Roman (left); Vice Mayor Michele Dial (second from left), and commissioners Jim Atkinson (center), Connie McCarter and Derek Johnston.
Lakeland will consider changing its form of government to a mayor and alderman arrangement, including the possibility of representation by district.
But on Thursday, March 19, some of the suburb’s commissioners weren’t convinced that the city is ready for such a change, which was presented by Commissioner Connie McCarter.
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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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