The Ousting and Possible Reappointment of Justin Pearson in Shelby County
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.