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(Memphis 06/25/2009) Now that Mayor Willie Herenton has announced his resignation those who have been waiting for this moment are getting prepared for what could be a long list of candidates for the special election.
Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton has already made his intentions known. A couple of months ago he held a Memphis mayor campaign kickoff. Soon to be Mayor Pro-Tem Myron Lowery is hoping his temporary head of city government assignment will pay off.
"I realize there's much more that needs to be done. I've been a part of the foundation and round work and I want to continue that work," said Lowery.
He says he's throwing his name into the hat for Herenton's spot. Other local officials are doing the same. First term County Commissioenr James Harvey is eyeing the position, hoping his business background can take him to City Hall.
"To be able to position myself that so a lot of those attributes that I've gathered over time can be shared and given back to the community," said Harvey
Then there's Carol Chumney, she served 13-years in the State House, four on the City Council, has run for both County and City Mayor before but this time she believes change is coming.
"I'm the clear choice for change and I'm ready to get in there, roll up my sleeves and get to work. I just need the people to vote when the special election is called," said Chumney.
Current City councilman, Jim Strickland's, name has been tossed around. There's even a Facebook grassroots campaign of over 700 people who are drafting him to run in the special election he's giving it some time before making a final decision.
"I'm committed to making change in Memphis and being Mayor may give me an opportunity to bring change and we'll have to consider it," said Strickland.
Deadline to file for the special election is July 16. The special election will be held October 8th.
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danya.bacchus@wreg.com
(Memphis 06/25/2009) Now that Mayor Willie Herenton has announced his resignation those who have been waiting for this moment are getting prepared for what could be a long list of candidates for the special election.
Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton has already made his intentions known. A couple of months ago he held a Memphis mayor campaign kickoff. Soon to be Mayor Pro-Tem Myron Lowery is hoping his temporary head of city government assignment will pay off.
"I realize there's much more that needs to be done. I've been a part of the foundation and round work and I want to continue that work," said Lowery.
He says he's throwing his name into the hat for Herenton's spot. Other local officials are doing the same. First term County Commissioenr James Harvey is eyeing the position, hoping his business background can take him to City Hall.
"To be able to position myself that so a lot of those attributes that I've gathered over time can be shared and given back to the community," said Harvey
Then there's Carol Chumney, she served 13-years in the State House, four on the City Council, has run for both County and City Mayor before but this time she believes change is coming.
"I'm the clear choice for change and I'm ready to get in there, roll up my sleeves and get to work. I just need the people to vote when the special election is called," said Chumney.
Current City councilman, Jim Strickland's, name has been tossed around. There's even a Facebook grassroots campaign of over 700 people who are drafting him to run in the special election he's giving it some time before making a final decision.
"I'm committed to making change in Memphis and being Mayor may give me an opportunity to bring change and we'll have to consider it," said Strickland.
Deadline to file for the special election is July 16. The special election will be held October 8th.
