October 5th Election: Memphis City Council
See Our Picks for Memphis City Council
As the Races for the October 5th election heat up, stay informed with our list of City Council endorsements.
City Council District 1: Rhonda Logan
Future901 Proudly endorses Rhonda Logan for City Council District 1
Councilwoman Rhonda Logan, elected in 2019, brings a wealth of experience to the Memphis City Council. As Director of Operations at Breath of Life Christian Center and former Executive Director of Raleigh Community Development Corporation, she's championed equitable and sustainable communities through education and collaboration. Logan's leadership extends to the Raleigh Police Joint Agency, where she chairs efforts to enhance crime prevention and community conditions. She also presides as Board President for Friends of Kennedy Park, advocating for the preservation of a vital greenspace. Her dedication is further demonstrated by the establishment of a local Farmers Market, showcasing her commitment to community wellbeing. We here at Future901 believe she is (yet again) the right person for the job.
Click here to learn more about Rhonda Logan.
City Council District 2: Jerri Green
Future901 proudly endorses Jerri Green for City Council District 2
Jerri's commitment to her community is inspiring. In her own words, Jerri is "one tough mother" determined to bring "common sense, compassion, and a commitment to change" to our City Council. Her background as an educator, policy advisor, and public defender equips her with the skills and perspective needed to address the pressing issues facing our city’s infrastructure needs and criminal justice system. Future901 is enthusiastic about supporting Jerri as she works to make smart investments today for a safer and more prosperous Memphis tomorrow. Jerri Green is the leader our community deserves.
Learn more about Jerri’s vision for Memphis at jerrigreen.com.
City Council District 3: Pearl Walker
Future901 Proudly endorses Pearl Walker for City Council District 3
We recognize Pearl’s desire to engage her community with impactful policy changes. Her commitment to bringing Green union jobs to Memphis and experience promoting clean, affordable, and renewable energy options presents our city with robust infrastructure to weather the effects of climate change on our environment and our economy. Walker's emphasis on the need to combat blight in order to make our neighborhoods safer assures us at Future901 that she is among the candidates that actually understand the link between poverty and crime and therefore are likely to present practical yet innovative solutions.
Find out about Pearl Walker's good ideas here: cleanenergy.org
City Council District 4: Teri Dockery
Future901 proudly endorses Teri Dockery for City Council District 4.
Teri's track record exemplifies her commitment to her community. She sits on the board of the Orange Mound Collaborative, a part of the Neighborhood and Family Initiative (NFI) community development project backed by the Ford Foundation. Teri's personal connection to the Tennessee School for the Blind, where she learned braille to support her husband, underscores her empathy and dedication to uplifting individuals facing unique challenges. As a councilmember, Teri would be dedicated to service, love, and meaningful change for all residents of Memphis.
Learn more about her here
City Council District 5: Meggan Kiel
Future 901 Proudly Endorses Meggan Kiel for city council district 5
Meggan is passionate about Memphis’s future. She has planted deep roots in the community and has branched out to create connections across the city. Meggan will bring energy and vision to confront our challenges and create opportunities for us to move Memphis forward together. Meggan is an advocate, a connector, an educator, a mom, and a Memphian.
Learn more about Meggan here
City Council District 7: Michalyn Easter-Thomas
Future901 Proudly Endorses Michalyn Easter-Thomas for City Council District 7
Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas embodies commitment to her North Memphis community. She has ventured into grassroots activism through her nonprofit organization, Our Grass Our Roots, dedicated to empowering and preserving North Memphis. She chairs the Personnel and Government Affairs committee and is the Vice Chair of the Housing and Community Development committee. As a candidate, she is committed to maintaining economic justice in conversations regarding the growth of the city by informing the community of resources and resisting gentrification that leaves existing residents behind.
Click here to learn more about Michalyn!
City Council Super District 8, Position 1: JB Smiley Jr.
Future901 Proudly Endorses JB Smiley Jr. for City Council Super District 8, Position 1
JB currently holds the position of Vice Chair of the City Council and plays pivotal roles as Chair of the Public Works, Solid Waste & General Services Committee, and Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning Committee. In addition, he serves as the council liaison for the Urban Art Commission and the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission. JB's commitment to community service is deeply rooted in his father's wisdom, urging him to "never forget the bridge that brought you over." His unwavering dedication to his community underscores his mission to create a positive impact.
Learn about all of his work on the council thus far at www.votejbsmiley.com!
City Council Super District 8, Position 2: Janika White
Future901 proudly endorses Janika White for City Council Super District 8, Position 2
Janika’s commitment to community service underscores her genuine desire to uplift Memphis. As a native Memphian, she is inspired by her family's devoted careers in education and leadership in advocating for justice. We believe her passion for our city, legal expertise, and history of service qualify her to be a Councilwoman we can trust to propel our city towards a brighter future.
See for yourself why Janika is the best candidate at her website: www.janikawhite.com
City Council Super District 8, Position 3: Jerred Price
FUTURE901 Proudly ENDORSES JERRED PRICE FOR SUPER DISTRICT 8, POSITION 3
Jerred Price is a former Commissioner for Memphis City Beautiful and Past President of the Downtown Neighborhood Association. Jerred is a human-centric candidate and a proven community servant with proven results for the people! He leads in funds raised and endorsements in his race.
Check out his record and his work at jerredprice.com!
City Council Super District 9, Position 1: Benji Smith
FUTURE901 Proudly ENDORSES BENJI SMITH FOR SUPER DISTRICT 9 POSITION 1
In this race, he’s challenging an incumbent who represents the status quo and is more interested in developing buildings outside the district versus developing good policies and opportunities in the district. Benji offers an alternative vision for Memphis—one that is thoughtful, reliable, and transparent. He firmly believes that representation matters and everyone in our community deserves a voice at the table. Benji believes that the best solutions emerge from a diversity of perspectives and that our city can only progress if we are willing to challenge our assumptions, engage in constructive dialogue, and embrace change. Benji believes in a better Memphis with safe neighborhoods, reliable leadership, strong communities and is reflective of all its citizen’s hopes and dreams. #BenjiForBetter.
Learn more about Benji Smith at his website: www.BenjiForMemphis.com.
City Council Super District 9, Position 3: Jeff Warren
Dr. Jeff Warren, elected to the Memphis City Council in November 2019, is a distinguished member of the council. He currently chairs the Parks and Environment Committee, serves as Vice-Chair of Public Services, Art, Youth Initiatives, Libraries & Neighborhoods, and acts as Council Liaison for the Healthcare Oversight Commission and Zoo. A Yale and Duke Medical School graduate, he has been a Memphis resident since 1989 and is a dedicated Family Medicine Physician, serving in various healthcare roles. Jeff's commitment to community service is reflected in his involvement with the Memphis City School Board and the Memphis Medical Society. His passion for community extends to his volunteer work and active role at First Presbyterian Church. With deep roots in Super District 9, Jeff Warren and his wife, KC, have contributed significantly to Memphis over the past 30 years.
Learn more about Jeff Warren here