The Ousting and Possible Reappointment of Justin Pearson in Shelby County
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Memphis residents express concern over the ousting of Democratic state representative Justin J. Pearson due to gun protests, while Pearson confirms plans to run for re-election. Memphis could lose funding for major projects if Pearson is re-appointed, as leaders in Nashville threatened to withhold millions of dollars in state funding for projects in the Memphis area if commissioners were to reappoint Pearson. Pearson also confirmed a meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss gun violence issues.
- Memphians Talk Pearson Ousting: Pearson Confirms Re-Election Plans FOX13 Memphis
- Shelby County Commission will announce date to fill Justin Pearson's District 86 seat Monday Commercial Appeal
- Memphis could lose funding for major projects if Pearson appointed back to seat, commissioner says FOX13 Memphis
- County to consider sending Justin J. Pearson back to Nashville WREG NewsChannel 3
- Shelby County could reappoint Pearson after expulsion from TN House Commercial Appeal
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