Monday, March 24, 2008

What's wrong with Herenton?

(From Wikipedia)

In recent times, Herenton has faced mounting criticism from citizens and other observers, who have charged that he has, among the following:

  • Failed to ensure sound fiscal management of the City of Memphis
  • Fraud allegations involving national money for the building of the FedEx Forum
  • Failed to communicate effectively with the City Council
  • Failed to address multiple allegations of improprieties regarding Memphis Light Gas and Water
  • Served as the prime target and catalyst for the City Charter rewrite
  • Angered citizens to the point of becoming a target of a citizen recall effort
  • Mayor Herenton called for a halt to early voting due to "irregularities". The Shelby County Election Commission stated that early voting would continue.
  • Done little in response to the significant rise in crime under his leadership, stating that "No mayor in any American city can solve the crime problem."


Recall Herenton resources

Tired of Herenton? Want change? We do, too. But you have to work for it.
Here are some introductory resources - borrowed from the conscious CA posters (thank you thefuture and amprather):

1) Write to Memphis City Council Members and have your voice heard.
Memphis City Council Members homepage
http://www.cityofmemphis.org/framework.aspx?page=690

2) Go to your next City Council Meeting and meet with the Members in person
City Council Meeting
April 1 3:30 pm
125 N. Main St

3) E-mail the School Board and ask them to step to bat.
Memphis School Board homepage
http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/adm...

Tomeka R. Hart - hartt@mcsk12.net
Martavius D. Jones - jonesmartaviusd@mcsk12.net
Dr. Freda Williams - williamsf@mcsk12.net
Dr. Kenneth T. Whalum Jr. - whalumkennetht@mcsk12.net
Stephanie Gatewood - gatewoods@mcsk12.net
Betty J. Mallott - MallottBettyJ@mcsk12.net
Patrice Jordan Robinson - robinsonp@mcsk12.net
Dr. Jeff Warren - warrenj@mcsk12.net
Dr. Sharon A. Webb - webbsharona@mcsk12.net

Office email - boardinfo@mcsk12.net

Recall Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton

Greetings:

This blog has been established in response to the recent events in Memphis local government, and seeks to serve as a catalyst for change. Stay tuned.

email: recallherenton@yahoo.com