Last year, Memphis voters correctly chose not to extend term limits for mayor and city council. Like council super-districts, there is no runoff for mayor. On the one hand, this is good because runoffs typically have extremely low turnouts and are a waste of taxpayer dollars. On the other hand, no runoff is bad because a candidate can win an election by a plurality with a very small percentage of the vote. D.A. Steve Mulroy and I, along with many others, attempted to change this through instant runoff voting, which Memphis voters approved twice.
Read MoreFuture 901 has been instrumental in cultivating grassroots successes across our community. They have recruited and supported candidates in our most important swing seats. They have created opportunities for the wider community to plug in and participate in electoral politics. I am pleased to have received their endorsement. This is an important electoral season and Future901 has demonstrated time and time again they understand this process.
Read MoreCaroline Miller was born and raised in Bolivar, the daughter of small business owners and a civil rights activist. Her grandparents pioneered the BOLIVAR African American schools for over forty years.
Read More