The Byhalia Pipeline: A Test of Democracy
Thumbnail: The Byhalia Pipeline mobilizes a well-funded PR and government lobbying program to...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Feb 10, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Civil Rights, Neighborhoods, Shelby County government | 0
Thumbnail: The Byhalia Pipeline mobilizes a well-funded PR and government lobbying program to...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Feb 5, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
My op-ed published in The Commercial Appeal February 2, 2021: There’s little in our over reliance...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jan 28, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Shelby County government | 0
Thumbnail: A new administration in Washington offers new hope for cities who have spent four years...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jan 4, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Shelby County government | 0
Thumbnail: The new year offers a continuation of the challenges brought by COVID, demonstrates the importance of leadership, threatens marquee downtown projects, and points toward the next mayor’s election.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Dec 11, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Poverty, Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
EDGE Tax Subsidies For Apartment Developers: The following data are from MLK50.com articles about...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Dec 9, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Neighborhoods, Shelby County government | 0
Thumbnail: Memphis is blessed to have passionate, committee leaders fighting for the future of their neighborhoods like Quincey Morris of Klondike/Smokey City. She speaks truth to power, she stands resolutely for neighborhoods, and she represents the kind of leadership found throughout Memphis.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Oct 26, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Neighborhoods, Shelby County government | 0
Thumbnail: South Memphis deserves a TIF District to propel its future and hopefully, two groups competing for it can come together to do what is best. Together, they can form a formidable force for change.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Sep 2, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
Thumbnail: To compound the revenue shortfall caused by Covid-19, Memphis also saw the assessed value of property fall by $23.6 million. Shelby County saw a really small increase – less than one-half of 1%. It is a troubling sign for the future.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 24, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
Thumbnail: Despite the regular talking points about PILOTs, City Hall – in a bubble surrounded by people who benefit from the tax breaks – has no way of knowing if the tax breaks are justified. If city mayors want to hand out PILOTs, Shelby County Government’s taxes should be exempt because they support safety net programs and education.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 17, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Shelby County government | 0
Thumbnail: While the results of the current poll about consolidation makes for interesting cocktail conversation, a campaign to merge city and county governments is a distraction that keeps us from dealing with issues that matter. It’s not government structure that matter. It’s leadership.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 14, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Economic Development, Shelby County government | 0
Thumbnail: The current PILOT programs are not improving key indicators for Memphis workers and calls for a greater commitment to fiduciary duties for Memphis City Council and Shelby County Board of Commissioners. Here are 10 suggestions for helping make that happen.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 12, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Shelby County government | 0
Thumbnail: Memphis and Shelby County PILOT programs raise questions on their return on investment, failing to improve key measurements of success. And yet, the programs remain largely unquestioned by elected officials and others who have fiduciary responsibilities for local government.
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