The Memphis City Council Chairman's Recap for May 22, 2018

Memphis sent this bulletin at 05/22/2018 11:51 PM CDT
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Good evening,

 

The Council had a productive day today. To see what happened, click here.

 

New Councilmember– City Council welcomed J. Ford Canale as the newest member of the Council. Mr. Canale fills the Super District 9, Position 2 Vacancy as an interim member of the Council. Judge Gina Higgins administered the oath of office. Citizens will have the chance to elect a permanent replacement in a special election to be conducted by the Shelby County Election Commission at the time of the General Election of County Offices on Thursday, August 2nd.

 

Canale

 

2017 Humanitarian Recipients -  The Council presented the 2017 Humanitarian award to the 1968 Striking Sanitation Workers. The City Council Humanitarian Award commemorates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by recognizing individuals who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of their fellow man and the promotion of racial harmony among all men. An award was also given to AFSCME in memory of the other 1300 striking Sanitation Workers no longer with us. This is the 25thanniversary of the first City Council Humanitarian Award. The Memphis City Council applauds the 1968 Striking Sanitation Workers for their extraordinary life of service.

 

Recipients

SW Award

 

David Carnes Park Redevelopment– The Council approved a resolution to allow BlueCross BlueShield’s BlueCross Healthy Place program to sponsor the redevelopment of David Carnes Park. BlueCross BlueShield has committed to invest $5.4 Million to the Park. David Carnes Park is located in Whitehaven.

 

GoFundMe Donations– The City Council would like to thank everyone who donated to the GoFundMe page to fund the City of Memphis’ Bicentennial Celebration. The GoFundMe page was formed after the Tennessee Legislator voted to not provide Memphis with $250K for Memphis’ Bicentennial. The Council voted to accept these donations, which amounted to $69,701. These donations demonstrate Memphis’ charitable spirit.

 

Impasse Results – The Council decided with the City that the focus for this budget season will be to raise pay for those that are at the lowest rate of the city at $15.50/hour and make spot adjustments throughout the city where wages were out of alignment with the market.  

 

Have a great week and take care.

 

B.B.