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Memphis City Council reports falling crime, approves more than $1.86 million in grants
Summary
At its Nov. 18 update, Memphis City Council leaders reported a city police update showing crime declines and announced approvals to accept roughly $1.86 million in funding for park repairs, senior programming and a roadway interchange.
Ford Canale, chairman of the Memphis City Council, and Jana Swearingen, chairwoman-elect, opened the Nov. 18 council update with a Public Safety briefing and a series of grant approvals and ceremonial resolutions.
"I'm pleased to say crime is down in all categories," said Jana Swearingen, chairwoman-elect, summarizing the Memphis Police Department's October-to-date briefing to the council. The council began the day in the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, which received the crime update.
The council announced two ceremonial resolutions. Councilman…
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