Currently holds the office of Memphis City Mayor until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Memphis City Mayor in 2023 Tennessee General Election.
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Get StartedCreate a position in the Mayor’s Office to serve as a liaison for arts and culture programming in the City. Learn more
Identify successful cultural programs in Memphis and expand available grant funds to allow them to grow. Learn more
Provide the MPD the resources necessary to reduce chaotic driving through increased enforcement. Expanding the use of camera technology with artificial intelligence are examples of the use of technology in this effort. Learn more
Supplement the recent reinstatement of benefits and bonuses for our officers by further motivating, recruiting and retaining MPD officers through additional salary increases, bonuses and positive affirmation. Learn more
Formalize a data sharing partnership with the Truancy Court, Memphis Police Department (MPD), Shelby County Youth and Family Resource Center and Shelby County Schools. By doing so, at-risk can be referred to nonprofit intervention programs. Learn more
Work with the MPD to find common sense efficiencies so officers spend more time patrolling and less time with booking and reporting procedures. Learn more
Increase annual investment in the Housing Trust Fund to increase the supply of affordable rental housing units and home ownership in neighborhoods. Learn more
Develop and implement a long-term investment plan to replace aging sewer, water and power infrastructure in Memphis neighborhoods. Learn more
Invest in public infrastructure and the physical structures in Memphis 3.0 Neighborhood Anchors through grants and loans to neighborhood businesses and homeowners. Learn more
Utilize camera technology in frequent illegal dumping locations and strategically enforce penalties to consistent violators. Learn more
Understand and address the challenges that face many potential employees such as access to transportation and background checks. Learn more
Create a local entity that can support back-office functions (Human Resources, Accounting, Point Of Sale Equipment, etc) as small businesses are scaling up. Learn more
Provide financial support to nonprofit partner programs that support entrepreneurship, workforce development, and small business training. Learn more
Assist workforce organizations and community colleges in their missions of aligning training programs to support high demand industries with opportunities for upward mobility. Learn more
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