Mayor Jim Strickland

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

We all know that poverty is a community-wide challenge. But these initiatives show that we’re continuing to do our… https://t.co/N9yVJtkPSf — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

— And continuing all the success we’ve had increasing the City’s performance with minority businesses, we’re fundin… https://t.co/Nf8Md5DzC8 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

— Targeted pay increases for employees for whom our market study has determined make 5 percent or more below market… https://t.co/km5StO8r8n — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Among the other items I’m proposing: — $19M in street paving in the capital budget. It’s our third consecutive incr… https://t.co/kNN32loah1 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

The good thing about so many of the items above is that they’re not all solely about public safety. They’re about c… https://t.co/KWTNw7mGZP — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

— Staffed programming in parks, more library programming, and an *increase* in youth summer jobs in the MPLOY progr… https://t.co/YfYThB6TcM — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

— Adequate funding to increase the number of Police Service Technicians, an important part of our overall strategy… https://t.co/X3MwAfVazd — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

— Adequate funding to continue our strategy to rebuild @MEM_PoliceDept, which means we’re hiring more police office… https://t.co/EAvp7eQmlF — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

In this budget, we’re proposing: — $2M to continue to solidify our pension fund, a key benefit for all employees, p… https://t.co/nlJyPcWReT — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

By 2016, we were trending toward our smallest police force in a decade — and our highest violent crime rate in a decade, too. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Now, let’s keep our foot on the pedal. We’ve been here before. From 2006 to 2011, we saw significant decreases in… https://t.co/pn7lfkSZQH — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

We’ve made some progress recently. Last week, the Crime Commission came out with its report on the first quarter of… https://t.co/o61EiJ16q1 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

How do we build on it? Everywhere I go in this city, I hear the same thing: People demand safer neighborhoods. And… https://t.co/VJrDwYJVO1 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

And because we’ve been disciplined and efficient, we’re able to launch the life-changing initiatives that we all ag… https://t.co/dwbojyn9oc — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

— We’ve paved more streets. — We’ve increased what we do for young people and for neighborhoods. — We’ve further… https://t.co/EUqfogwMT2 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Before we get too far, let’s look at what we’ve done together these past 2+ years: — Employee pay increases, incl… https://t.co/ejn9y8C7Q3 — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

I’m at @MEM_Council today presenting my third budget proposal as your mayor. Find out what we’re proposing — from n… https://t.co/c7FmqM6NZc — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

@Noothermolly @MemphoNewsLady @CityOfMemphis @RMKnecht2 Can we get you in touch with the mayor's special assistant… https://t.co/d1ZVCj46HW — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

We'll present the budget to the full council at 3:30. You can watch online at https://t.co/KH86Vm4xQ5, follow along… https://t.co/MIJuJFaXCy — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Later today, I'll be presenting our proposed 2018-19 budget to the @MEM_Council. I'm looking forward to another str… https://t.co/iID2j4nRLx — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

@Sandra_2020 @MemphoNewsLady @gatech14 @CityOfMemphis Can you email the mayor's special assistant for neighborhood… https://t.co/s5x8mDEl2i — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

RT @BillHaslam: Joined @MayorMemphis this weekend to speak with congregations about why Memphis is Opportunity City. 15,000 jobs are availa… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

No matter your age, community college and technical college are *free* in Tennessee. Discover real pathways to care… https://t.co/3X5eT2qyqR — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

"Launched in July 2017, https://t.co/EnluZX9N5P is a one-stop shop to find links to thousands of open jobs, free co… https://t.co/Ap2cuJ8yOP — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Final stop today: Mt. Vernon Baptist-Westwood. Thanks to Rev. Netters for allowing us to spread the Opportunity Cit… https://t.co/EHIKSuTSOv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

We've raised private dollars to expunge non-violent criminal records -- removing a hurdle to get back into the work… https://t.co/RN73vLeniG — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Grateful for the opportunity to visit with Pastor Christopher Davis and the congregation at St. Paul Baptist. https://t.co/SeAKdfr20I — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Did you know? Of the 15,000 open jobs, 9,000 pay more than $12/hour and 6,000 pay more than $15/hour. Visit https://t.co/usDnDO9RFt. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Thanks to Greenwood CME for helping us spread the Opportunity City message this morning. https://t.co/1cSrUym8NE — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Did you know? We raised private money to pay for expungements of non-violent criminal records. We've helped more th… https://t.co/g2Cc8jEA5C — PolitiTweet.org