Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency
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Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (10-20)
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COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (10-21)
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COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (10-14)
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Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (10-13)
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Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (10-6)
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COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (10-7)
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COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-30)
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Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (9-29)
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Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (9-22)
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COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-22)
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COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-17)
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COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-14)
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Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency
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Mayor Strickland announces Advisory Council to Reimagine Policing
Today, the Strickland Administration announced the creation of an Advisory Council to Reimagine Policing in Memphis, which is Phase 2 of this work. Phase 1 of this process was to listen to protesters and to make immediate improvements such as adopting the “8 Can’t Wait” principles, improving CLERB, prohibiting no-knock warrants, extending...Read More about Mayor Strickland announces Advisory Council to Reimagine Policing
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-2)
Mask EnforcementDATA AND ACTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 1 Received 7 complaints City Mask OrdinanceCode completed 5 inspections based on processed complaints.1 business received warnings. 0 businesses received a summons.0 businesses received a second summonsH.D. Mask and Other ViolationsCode completed 5 inspections based on processed complaints2 businesses received warnings ENFORCEMENT STATUS TO DATE...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-2)
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-1)
In case you haven’t noticed—today is 901 Day, Memphis! 901 Day celebrates all things Memphis and begins the launch of our 901 Reasons to Wear a Mask campaign. Join in on the City of Memphis Facebook page and let us know your reason. You may see it as part of our social...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (9-1)
Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (9-1)
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COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-31)
Shelby County Health Department COVID-19 Daily Update: August 31, 2020Shelby County COVID-19 CasesTotal Shelby County Cases: 27,587New Cases Today: 120Deaths Total: 382Deaths Reported Last 24 Hours: 4Total Tested in Shelby Count: 255,678Tennessee Total Cases: 153,115As of 2:00 p.m. 8/30/20Other JurisdictionsTipton County, TN: 1,455Desoto County, MS: 4,585Crittenden County, AR: 1,641Numbers current...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-31)
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-27)
Yesterday, I announced in partnership with City Council, we contributed $3.5 million in CARES Act funding to MIFA that will go to fund utility assistance programs (up to $200 per participant), as well as programs that offer food, rent and other assistance. I want to make a couple more quick clarifying...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-27)
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-26)
I just wanted to take a second to commend the great work of the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South. Throughout the course of this pandemic, they have been an invaluable partner, especially through their free childcare for essential workers program housed at 22 of our community centers. Below is a chart...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-26)
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-25)
I talked about this a couple times last week, and I want to remind everyone again—get tested if you feel sick. We have plenty of tests and multiple, convenient locations where you can get tested. By the actions that so many are taking, we are continuing to keep the effective reproduction number...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-25)
Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency
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COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-24)
As each week passes, we’re continuing to see improvement in the fight against this virus. Our daily cases and positivity rate continues to drop as more and more people are wearing masks. To further demonstrate what we’re doing is working, take a look at these numbers. These are averages from...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-24)
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-20)
Mask Enforcement DATA AND ACTIONS FOR AUGUST 19 Received 15 complaints City Mask OrdinanceCode completed 29 inspections based on processed complaints.9 businesses received warnings. 0 businesses received a summons.0 businesses received a second summonsH.D. Mask and Other ViolationsCode completed 6 inspections based on processed complaints1 business received warning ENFORCEMENT STATUS TO...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-20)
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-19)
Testing, testing, and more testing. If you’re feeling sick, get tested. If you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19, get tested. The tests are free, and as it stands right now, we have plenty of supplies. Click here to find a location near you. I know I talked about this yesterday, but...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-19)
Mayor Strickland vetoes Ordinance 5756
From Mayor Jim Strickland: Dear Chairwoman Robinson, I have vetoed Ordinance No. 5756 and ask the City Council to sustain the veto. The Ordinance strips the right of the citizens of Memphis to decide on issues of public safety and crime prevention. Let the public vote. Sincerely, Mayor Jim Strickland Click here to...Read More about Mayor Strickland vetoes Ordinance 5756
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-17)
Over the last couple of weeks, we have been making progress by reducing our daily number of new cases and our positivity rate. We’re now beginning to see those reductions reflected in our hospitalizations. For several weeks we were averaging between 350-400 people per day in our hospitals. For the...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-17)
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-13)
Mask Enforcement DATA AND ACTIONS FOR AUGUST 12 Received 31 complaints City Mask OrdinanceCode completed 48 inspections based on processed complaints.6 businesses received warnings. 0 businesses received a summons.0 businesses received a second summonsH.D. Mask and Other ViolationsCode completed 11 inspections based on processed complaints1 business received warnings ENFORCEMENT STATUS TO...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-13)
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-12)
In yesterday’s Joint Task Force briefing, mass testing of students and teachers was mentioned. I wanted to give you a few more details on that. Earlier this year and in partnership with City Council, we allocated $12 million from the federal CARES Act funds assigned to Memphis for enhanced COVID-19...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-12)
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-11)
On this morning’s Joint Task Force call, it was noted that we’ve hit a significant milestone—we have extended our rate at which infections double to 35 days. This is the longest timespan we’ve had to-date and is hard proof that what we’re doing is working. I know it’s summertime in...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-11)
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-10)
After having eight straight weeks of steady increases, our positivity rate has been dropping each of the last two weeks, and our reproductive rate remains below 1. This is exactly the path we want to continue going down. As I said on Friday, our number of new daily cases continues...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-10)
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-7)
While there has been a slight drop off in the number of daily tests given, we are seeing promising trends. Today is the sixth day in a row with less than 300 new cases reported. Additionally, our reproductive rate of the virus has slowed extending out to 34 days for...Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-7)
Better Memphis: Anti-Poverty Plan
After my election in 2015, our transition team developed a multi-faceted plan to reduce poverty, restore neighborhoods, and enhance communities. Many people talk about reducing poverty; we have taken action by executing and expanding on our plan from day one. At my swearing-in as mayor on January 1, 2016, I...Read More about Better Memphis: Anti-Poverty Plan
Statement from Mayor Strickland on Operation Legend
“I would just like to reiterate what U.S. Attorney Dunavant has said about Operation Legend; it ‘is a violent crime reduction effort, with additional resources being provided to federal, state, and local law enforcement to assist in traditional crime-fighting directed at gang violence, narcotics-related shootings, and illegal firearms. That’s what...Read More about Statement from Mayor Strickland on Operation Legend
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-5)
The farther along we get into this pandemic, we’re seeing its effects in ways other than just new case numbers and hospitalizations. From a report we received on yesterday morning’s Joint Task Force call from Dr. McCullers with Le Bonheur, we’re also seeing an increase in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)....Read More about COVID-19 Update from Mayor Strickland (8-5)
Mayor Strickland extends State of Emergency (8-4)
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Access to City Hall limited due to COVID-19
TAX PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE:In person at any First Horizon Bank with tax bill and check or money order any time throughout the year. In person at Memphis Permits Office, 2714 Union Ave, Ste 100, 9 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., July 7 – October 6 with check,...Read More about Access to City Hall limited due to COVID-19