When EDGE Subsidizes Pricey Apartments, Developers Win And Low-Wage Renters Lose
Because little has changed since I wrote two articles in October, 2020, for MLK50.com about...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Dec 28, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Planning and Urban Design, Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
Because little has changed since I wrote two articles in October, 2020, for MLK50.com about...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 1, 2022 | Downtown Revitalization, Economic Development, Taxation | 0
As EDGE continues to consider who its next president will be, I’m republishing my op-ed in The...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 31, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Planning and Urban Design, Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
The last blog apost reported on how the Memphis region will spend more on higher gas prices than...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Feb 18, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Data Points, Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
As the deadline approaches for payment of our property tax bills, these are the amounts of Shelby...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Nov 1, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Parks and Greening, Taxation | 0
The last blog post, Unequal Treatment of Overton Park, highlighted the disparate treatment by City...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Sep 30, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Leadership, Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
The resignation of EDGE president and CEO Reid Dulberger should be an opportunity to do more than...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jul 16, 2021 | Taxation | 0
By Jimmie Covington I finally know how much of Memphis’ certified property tax rate is designated...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jun 14, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
From the U.S. Capital to Memphis City Hall and Shelby County Administration Building, people with...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jun 3, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
Update by Jimmie Covington: The County Commission is moving toward increasing the certified rate...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Apr 26, 2021 | Economic Development, Taxation | 0
Thumbnail: In the midst of the vigorous defense of the present PILOT programs by economic development officials, the inconvenient truths about the economy should be our wake-up call. Among the 53 largest metros, Memphis continues to lag in performance, as it has for at least 20 years.
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Apr 8, 2021 | Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
This post is written by Jimmie Covington, veteran Memphis reporter with lengthy experience...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 31, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
Thumbnail: Will the joint meeting of city and county legislative bodies result in an in-depth and serious reform of the programs granting more tax breaks that the other major counties of Tennessee combined times three? The verdict is still out and the first meeting showed no indications of a real review. Here’s hoping that changes.
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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.