Memphis City Council

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Join the Memphis City Council for an Honorary Street Name Change for former Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris!
- 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23
- Intersection of Union and Dunlap

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Join Councilwoman Jerri Green (District 2) and Councilwoman Dr. Michalyn Easter-Thomas (District 7) for coffee next Tuesday!

This gathering is an opportunity for council members to hear from constituents and for them to share about their work.

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The Memphis City Council wishes everyone a safe and soulful Southern Heritage Classic weekend!
Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington (District 4) joined the City of Memphis Office of Youth Services's Classic College and Career Fair today!

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Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington revisits the September 1 Council Tuesday meetings in this edition of the Chair’s Recap.

Join us for our next Council Tuesday on September 15th! For the meeting agendas, documents, and streaming info visit → https://t.co/uyTe1kwe9h

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City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington (District 4), Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton (Super District 8-3), and fellow local officials celebrated this as part of the overall initiative to provide affordable housing in Memphis.

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This morning marked a groundbreaking for the first of twelve homes coming to Orange Mound as part of the ADOBE Orange Mound Community Land Trust!

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Councilwoman Jerri Green (District 2) joined fellow community members and fellow elected official for the festive occasion. We are excited to see what new opportunities for exploration, recreation and creativity will blossom from a one of a kind Memphis attraction.

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Today marked a new beginning for the @metalmuseum with this morning’s ribbon cutting for their new space in Overton Park!

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The Councilman also serves as the Council’s liaison to Shelby County Schools and the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau.

We thank Councilwoman Dr. Michalyn Easter-Thomas for her stewardship of District 7 and the greater Memphis area!

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Meet City Councilwoman Dr. Michalyn Easter-Thomas!

Councilwoman Easter-Thomas represents District 7, which includes the National Civil Rights Museum, Trezevant High School, Bickford Aquatic Facility, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Dr. Easter-Thomas was elected to the Memphis City Council in 2019. She chairs the Public Services, Arts, and Youth Initiatives Committee and serves as vice-chair of the Economic Development, Tourism & Technology Committee.

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The agenda for this community meeting is to discuss the appropriation of 38109 Community Benefit Funds from Data Center tax revenue.

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Attention, 38109 Community!

Join Councilman Edmund Ford, Sr. (District 6) on Thursday, September 10th from 6:00-7:00p.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church (Westwood) for a 38109 Community Benefits Ordinance Meeting.

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This morning, Memphis City Council members joined @RideMATA in unveiling 8 of the 56 new buses that will soon be in service! This is part of a nearly $50 million investment to revitalize the city's public transit system.

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Happy #901Day from the Memphis City Council!

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The unveiling of Pastor Leon Jones, Jr. Street, an Honorary Street Name Change sponsored by Councilwoman Rhonda Logan (District 1), was celebrated on Sunday, August 30th by members of his congregation, fellow clergy, elected officials, and community members.

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Pastor Christopher D. Walton of First Baptist Church Lauderdale served as Chaplain of the Day for our August 18th Regular Meeting. He was invited by Councilman JB Smiley, Jr. (Super District 8-1).

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The Plough Towers volunteer program is comprised of seventy-five dedicated volunteers, including fifty-five residents of Plough Towers and twenty volunteers from surrounding communities.

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The Volunteers of Plough Towers were recognized by Councilwoman Jerri Green (District 2) at the last City Council regular meeting for their service and exemplary spirit of compassion, generosity, and altruism.
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Ford, Sr. initially served on the council from 1999 to 2007 and was re-elected in 2019. He chairs the council's Transportation Committee and is vice-chair of the Planning and Zoning Committee. Additionally, the councilman serves as council liaison to the MATA board.

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Meet City Councilman Edmund Ford, Sr.!

Councilman Ford, Sr. represents District 6, which includes President's Island, Central High School, Charles E. Powell Westwood Community Center, and Pine Hill Golf Course.

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