Mayor Wharton has issued a statement with Memphis City Council Chairman Bill Morrison condemning a bill introduced by Tennessee Senator Mark Norris and Representative Curry Todd that would overturn Memphis' annexation agreements. 

"It's a move that smacks of racism, classism, and school yard bullying." To read the mayor's  complete statement, click here.  

Mayor Wharton, in setting out four priorities for his next term in his January 23 State of the City address, repeated his theme:

"This is our moment.  This is our time." 

In this term, Mayor Wharton said he will concentrate on four priorities: 1) Create safe and vibrant neighborhoods; 2) Grow prosperity and opportunity for all; 3) Invest in our young people; and 4) Advance a culture of excellence in city government.  To create a sense of urgency, he announced an ambitious 100 days agenda that will launch a number of major new programs for City of Memphis.

To read Mayor Wharton's State of the City address, click here. 

Join us in supporting Mayor Wharton's agenda for the future. This is Memphis' moment and Mayor Wharton is the leader who will take us our destiny as a city of choice.