Mayor Jim Strickland

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

I decided to move Memphis Animal Services under Executive to report to COO, who reports to mayor, because it's that important. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

HCD has developed a down payment assistance program to incentivize home buyers to move back into the core city. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

We believe that safe, affordable, attainable housing is a core service. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

This budget calls for $5 million more in capital spending for MATA, and $2.5 million more in operating money. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

This budget does not call for a property tax increase, nor does it dip into our reserves. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Public safety, pension, paving -- by being brilliant at each one of those basics, it helps our city thrive. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Our capital budget proposes $16.5 million toward repaving our streets. That's 10 percent more than last year. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

This budget proposes $54 million toward our pension fund -- up from $50 million. It's another steady step toward the 2020 requirement. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

This budget contains proposed increases for police ($3.8 million) and fire ($1.9 million) pay. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

In this budget, you will clearly see three priorities: 1) Public safety 2) Pension funding 3) Paving streets — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Let this budget be another step in our collaborative process to improve our core services delivered every day. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

What does 'brilliant at the basics' look like? Today, I'm here to answer those questions. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

This budget is a document that shows the priorities of our city. And my budget proposal reflect the priorities I have as mayor. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Budget address is beginning. Staff tweets marked /kv. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

City flags have been ordered to half-staff in the honor of Lt. Rodney Eddins. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Chairman @kempsuper9 opens today's meeting with a moment of silence for Lt. Rodney Eddins. /kv — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Watch our budget presentation to the @MphsCtyCouncil at 3:30 p.m. here: https://t.co/61Sct4eg8h We'll share updates on Twitter, too. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

RT @NCRMuseum: The ONLY civil rights/contemporary African American History site on this list is yours truly! Check us out at https://t.co/l… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Please join us in extending our condolences to the family of Lt. Rodney Eddins. https://t.co/X0uNht8q1N — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

This week's email is live: https://t.co/iY4lJP1xQ6 https://t.co/uKmKTs6X2C — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

RT @flymemphis: You're in #Memphis? Lucky you! Here are some things to check out this weekend, courtesy of @ilovememphis! https://t.co/CHJE… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

RT @ACECTN_TSPE: Enjoyed being with @MayorMemphis at last night's Memphis @ACECTN_TSPE Annual Meeting. Great community of engineers! https:… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

RT @ilovememphis: This is a very Memphis stage right now. @KatrinaLColeman @MayorMemphis @ALKaponeMemphis and Gina Neely #ilovememphis http… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

RT @MIFAMemphis: Great balls of fire! It's @MayorMemphis as Jerry Lee Lewis! #LipSync901 https://t.co/W5YkL9f4RI — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

RT @just_b_jones: Memphis Fire Director, Gina Sweat is giving the best advice and sounds like an awesome leader. #FedExWIL2016 Great choic… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

RT @FromCBU: Pleased to welcome #BrothersBoy @MayorMemphis to campus to celebrate our scholars and thank our donors. https://t.co/ocqKptfY… — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Happy to present Coach Tubby Smith with our very first key to the city! https://t.co/WHWnM2CO3l — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Welcome to Memphis, Coach Tubby Smith! https://t.co/Puegh9Clnc — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

See y'all at noon at @FedExForum! #GTG — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

It was great to have some visitors today from Balmoral Ridgeway Elementary School! https://t.co/LKOClkM1aD — PolitiTweet.org