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Council committee forwards Ed Stevens III for EDGE board appointment

Memphis City Council (committee meetings) · April 15, 2026

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Summary

A council committee recommended that Ed Stevens III be appointed to the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) board; Stevens described his background in ministry and social‑impact work during the brief appearance.

Chair called the personnel committee to order and the group considered a mayoral appointment to the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) board. Joanne Massey, identified in the record as president and CEO of EDGE, presented the nomination and described the appointee’s community ties and ministry involvement.

"Mister Stevens has a long standing, community relationship as well as his connection to supporting the youth," the presenter said, introducing the candidate. The nominee, Ed Stevens III, introduced himself and said he is a fifth‑generation Memphian who works in foster care, services for justice‑involved individuals and what he described as the "human flourishing" space.

Councilman Ford moved to approve the mayoral appointment with a request for same‑day minutes to preserve the board quorum; Chairwoman Swearingen Washington seconded. Members voted to recommend the appointment favorably to the full council.

The committee recorded the favorable recommendation and moved on to other business.