Tag

Tennessee House Of Representatives

All articles tagged with #tennessee house of representatives

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Potential Funding Loss for Memphis Major Projects if Pearson Reappointed to Seat

State leaders in Nashville are threatening to take away funding from Memphis and other Shelby County projects if the county commission decides to reinstate expelled state Rep. Justin J. Pearson. Pearson and Justin Jones were voted out of the Tennessee House of Representatives on Thursday after participating in a demonstration against gun laws. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland had previously requested funding to upgrade places like the FedExForum, AutoZone Park, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, and to build a new stadium for Memphis 901 FC. Pearson's expulsion has left District 86 without a representative.

via FOX13 Memphis|

#expulsion #funding #justin-j-pearson

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Shelby County Considers Reappointing Expelled TN House Member.

Some Shelby County Commissioners are pushing to reappoint ousted Democrat Justin J. Pearson back to the state House seat he held until Thursday. Pearson, along with Justin Jones, was kicked out of the legislature on a resolution backed by Republicans for leading a gun control protest on the House floor last week. The appointments could return the ousted representatives to the chamber. According to the state constitution, because there are more than 12 months until the next general election in November 2024, a special election will be held to fill the seats.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|

#democrats #expulsion #justin-j-pearson