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(Memphis 6/25/2009) Memphis Mayor Willie W. Herenton is resigning effective July 10.
Herenton says he's resigning to concentrate on a run for Tennessee's 9th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
City Council Chairman Myron Lowery will be the mayor pro tem and plans to run for the office permanently.
A special election will be held October 8. The qualifying deadline will be July, 16. Herenton says he will work with his son, Rodney, in an investment firm.
Herenton says he will focus on a run against Rep. Steve Cohen for Congress.
Herenton is 69-years-old and has been mayor 18 years and was Memphis' first elected black mayor.
- Herenton resignation effective July, 10
- Council Chairman Myron Lowery will act as mayor pro-tem
- Special election October 8, 2009
(Memphis 6/25/2009) Memphis Mayor Willie W. Herenton is resigning effective July 10.
Herenton says he's resigning to concentrate on a run for Tennessee's 9th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
City Council Chairman Myron Lowery will be the mayor pro tem and plans to run for the office permanently.
A special election will be held October 8. The qualifying deadline will be July, 16. Herenton says he will work with his son, Rodney, in an investment firm.
Herenton says he will focus on a run against Rep. Steve Cohen for Congress.
Herenton is 69-years-old and has been mayor 18 years and was Memphis' first elected black mayor.
