Consolidation Logs an Early Win -- Commission Oks Plan to Create Committee

The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current) (August 27, 2009)

Author: Daniel Connolly

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A measure that could lead to the consolidation of Shelby County and Memphis city governments passed an early test at the County Commission on Wednesday while a fight brewed on the question of who will draw up plans for the new government.

In a 9-2 committee vote, commissioners supported creation of a special charter commission that will have a budget of up to $50,000 and a mandate to draw up a plan to consolidate governments.

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Consolidation Logs an Early Win -- Commission Oks Plan to Create Committee

The measure still must pass a vote at the full commission on Monday to become official. The Memphis City Council must vote on it, too, and...

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