Amos Maki

• New Memphis city budget option on table Published 05/23/2012 at midnight

  A second Memphis City Council member introduced a budget plan that would reduce the city property tax rate.

• Wharton's city budget proposes seven library closings, fewer fire vehicles, more tax Published 05/22/2012 at midnight

  The Memphis City Council will consider a funding request from Memphis City Schools, a reduction of Fire Department vehicles and library closings when its budget discussions resume today.

• Crossing guard shift could be cash saver, says Memphis City Council's Jim Strickland Published 05/19/2012 at midnight

  A Memphis City Council member is pressing the Shelby County Sheriff's Office to patrol school crossings instead of the Memphis Police Department.

• Proposed inspection fee for nonresidents likely legal, Memphis city attorney says Published 05/17/2012 at midnight

  A proposed automobile inspection and fee for non-Memphians could be legal under federal and state law, according to an opinion from Memphis City Atty. Herman Morris.

• Memphis City Council briefs: Talk delayed on adult entertainment district Published 05/16/2012 at midnight

  Memphis City Council member Shea Flinn delayed introducing his plan to study an "adult entertainment district" for strip clubs and other adult-oriented businesses.

• Memphis councilman proposes vehicle inspection fee for Memphians, non-residents Updated 05/15/2012 at 11:09 p.m.

  City Council member Edmund Ford Jr. proposed a fee for vehicle inspections as well as a rental property permit fee.

• Memphis City Council to hear strip club proposal Published 05/15/2012 at midnight

  A City Council committee today will hear a request from councilman Shea Flinn to study his idea for an "adult entertainment district" for strip clubs and other adult-oriented businesses.

• The Pyramid plan takes shape Published 05/14/2012 at midnight

  Plans to transform The Pyramid into a Bass Pro Shops super store now include a three-story hotel encircling the arena floor.

• Councilman Shea Flinn proposes a Memphis 'adult entertainment district' Updated 05/10/2012 at 11:20 p.m.

  City Council member Shea Flinn thinks Memphis needs an "adult entertainment district."

• City workers' unions seek help Updated 05/10/2012 at 1:18 a.m.

  Leaders of unions representing city workers told City Council members Wednesday they have sacrificed enough to help the city solve its financial problems.

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