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Memphis council set to vote on marijuana-related ordinance
Memphis council set to vote on marijuana-related ordinance
City leaders are set to vote on an ordinance that would allow police to reduce the penalty for people who possess a small amount of marijuana.The Memphis City Council is scheduled to vote on the ordinance at its Tuesday meeting.The measure says a police officer who comes across someone in possession of a half-ounce or less of marijuana has the option of issuing a civil citation for a $50 fine or community service, rather than arresting the individual.
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Memphis council committee OKs Highland Strip plan
Memphis council committee OKs Highland Strip plan
A plan to boost development near the University of Memphis clears a City Council committeeU of M and city officials are hoping to spur development along Highland Avenue with the new economic development district.A plan to boost development west of the University of Memphis campus received preliminary approval Tuesday from a City Council committee.The Economic Development & Tourism Committee voted to endorse a plan to make the Highland Strip area a tax-increment financing (TIF) district, allowing a specially created corporation to collect additional property taxes for reinvestment into the district.
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Memphis council to vote on pot decriminalization
Memphis council to vote on pot decriminalization
September 6, 2016 — Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings pulls a smoking pipe out of a peanut butter jar during a City Council committee meeting while demonstrating what some small-scale means in real terms regarding marijuana.Rallings opposes a City Council proposal to loosen penalties for small-scale marijuana possession.(Photo: Jim Weber / The Commercial Appeal) Story Highlights 9:45 a.m.: Discussion of Highland Strip development plan10:15 a.m.: Discussion about funding SkyCop cameras with streetlight fees1 p.m.: Update on Inland Waste's performanceAfter 3:30 p.m.: Council votes on marijuana decriminalizationMemphis City Council members are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether the city will become the state's second to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana.
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