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Memphis City Council amends Jan. 27 minutes after member raises concern; public commenter alleges Open Meetings Act violation
Summary
The council voted to amend its Jan. 27 minutes to record an abstention on item 25 after Councilwoman Cooper Sutton asked to rescind her prior approval; a public commenter submitted a statement alleging the recent MLGW appointment and meeting process violated the Tennessee Open Meetings Act.
The Memphis City Council on Feb. 3 amended its Jan. 27 meeting minutes to record an abstention on item 25 after Councilwoman Cooper Sutton asked to rescind her earlier approval of that portion of the record.
Vice Chair Carlisle moved to remove item 25 from the minutes and to amend the record to show Councilwoman Yolanda Kukersen’s vote as an abstention; Dr. Warren seconded. The comptroller conducted a roll-call vote and the chair declared the amended minutes approved.
The request to revisit the minutes was…
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