Politics

Imagine Memphis event provides opportunity for public input into city’s strategic plan

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012, 11:25am

News release provided by Leadership Memphis

All Memphians will get a chance to share their ideas for the city’s future during an Imagine Memphis event to be held from 9am to 12 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Christian Brothers University in the Thomas Center 2nd Floor Dining Hall.

Leadership Memphis along with Memphis Mayor AC Wharton and the Memphis Grizzlies Team Up Mentoring Initiative will seek public input for the City of Memphis’ 5-year Strategic Plan and recruit adults willing to mentor area youth.

Imagine Memphis is a Leadership Memphis initiative that involves local high school students interviewing, and being interviewed by community and business leaders about ways to heighten the strengths and values of the city.

Imagine Memphis is designed to help participants imagine the Memphis they desire, and the role they can play in making Memphis a better place to live.

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Mixed reactions after judge rules against creation of municipal school districts

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 12:12pm

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Early voting comes to an end for Shelby County

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012, 3:12pm

Early voting comes to an end for Shelby County

Early voting ends in Tennessee Thursday, Nov. 1

Tennessee election officials expect to break another record when the early voting period is over.

As of now officials are reporting the second highest early voting turnout in Tennessee history.

The numbers show 1.2 million people have voted early in this election.

Wintry weather may be a drag on the last day of early voting. Some parts of East Tennessee with 22 inches of snow may keep some people from the polls.

Find a list of early voting locations on the Shelby County Election committee's website by clicking here. Voters may vote at any early voting location during the early voting process.

Need more information on early voting? Find it on WMC-TV's website here.

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U of M Presidential Watch, Debate & Discuss

Submitted by Alorien Sadler on Wednesday, October 3rd, 8:15 am

The University of Memphis is having a Presidential Watch, Debate and later Discuss tonight at the University of Memphis Rose Theatre from 7-10:30 p.m. for all students.

They ask for you to bring your cell phones and laptops to participate in polling before and after the debate.

Also, don't forget that the University of Memphis is having a student vote drive today on campus.

The University of Memphis is pushing to have 1,000 students register to vote. Deadline to register to vote is October 8.

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Enjoy Presidential Burgers at BGR

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012, 5:24pm

The Burger Joint is wading into the political waters this election season with presidential burgers.

This is not just a sales ploy, though.

The proceeds will go to benefit The "Share Our Strength No Kid Goes Hungry" campaign.

The Mitt Romney and Barack Obama burgers went on sale today.

BGR founder Mark Bucher has announced plans for the contest’s return.

“We had such a great response to the Presidential Burgers four years ago, it really was a no-brainer for it to return for this election,” Bucher said.

“Just like last time, we’ll provide regular updates on how many votes each burger gets and we will release our results on Election Day.”

Both burgers are an ode to their hometowns.

The Obama burger will feature a signature BGR patty toppy with a Chicago “Vienna Beef” hot dog with neon green relish and sport peppers.

The Romney burger, a nod to New England surf and turf will include a signature BGR patty topped wit

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Make your vote count! Go register today!

Submitted by Karen Bray on Tuesday, September 25th, 5:29 am

(WMC-TV) - If you haven't registered to vote, you still have time. Tuesday is national registration day.

In Memphis, the Central Labor Council will be registering voters at the IBEW Labor Hall on 1870 Madison Avenue from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

This is one of the largest movements around voter registration on a single day to date.

According to the official website for National Registration Day 2012, 6 million Americans did not vote in 2008 because they missed a registration deadline or simply did not know how to register. One of the goals Tuesday is to make sure that no one is left out.

This day was organized to accomplish four goals; register voters, mobilize volunteers, educate eligible voters, and change the conversation. The groups and volunteers involved in this day are all non-partisan. They are not affiliated with any political party.

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Mayor Luttrell, Gov. Haslam, developing Japanese business relationships

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Friday, September 14th, 2012, 2:54pm

Mayor Luttrell, Gov. Haslam, developing Japanese business relationships

(WMC-TV) - County Mayor Mark Luttrell and Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam are visiting Tokyo, Japan this week, exploring new business opportunities for Shelby County as well as the entire state of Tennessee.

The governor and mayor were joined by members of the Greater Memphis Chamber and 60 other state and local business officials.

“It’s been an exciting week,” said Mayor Luttrell. “We’ve met with the CEOs of Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Chemical, Brother Industries, Sharp and other businesses. Our goal is to establish new relationships and encourage more companies to locate in our community,” he added.

In 2011, Mitsubishi broke ground on a new transformer manufacturing plant in Memphis, which should create approximately 300 full-time jobs. The plant will also create opportunities for subcontractors.

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