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When Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued his gratuitous red meat talking point...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
When Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued his gratuitous red meat talking point...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 27, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Taxation
Thanks to The Commercial Appeal for publishing my...
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About 17 days ago, we asked a diverse group of...
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It is the nature of the politician to think...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 20, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Shelby County government, Tennessee Legislature
Let Them Gather If They Want To I stand with...
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Earlier, we asked a diverse...
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Posted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 15, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Parks and Greening
In the midst of a crisis, we often are...
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At the...
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Since 2005, this has been Smart City Consulting’s blog with the aim of connecting the dots and providing perspective on issues and policies shaping Memphis. Editor and primary author is Tom Jones, columnist, author of two books, and consultant on public policy. Smart City Memphis was called one of the most intriguing blogs in the U.S. by the Pew Partnership for Civic Change; The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal wrote that “Smart City Memphis provides some of the most well-thought-out thinking about Memphis’ past, present, and future you’ll find anywhere,” and the Memphis Flyer said: “This incredibly well-written blog sets out to solves the city’s ills – from the mayor to MATA – with out-of-the-box thinking, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ideas. If you have questions, submissions, or ideas for posts, please email Tom Jones, at tjones@smartcityconsulting.com.