Mayor Jim Strickland

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Inspired by the women honored and the work accomplished to reduce poverty in zip code 38126 since 2015 showcased today at the @WFGM_ORG Annual Tribute Luncheon. https://t.co/BKwdPmgleC — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

I alluded to this in last Friday’s weekly update. This is a win for Memphis and will play a large part in continuing to advance equitable economic development throughout our city. Thanks to our partners @verizon and @MLGW for helping make this happen. https://t.co/ZbzgG1MOAR — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Thank you @BlueCrossTnNews for your partnership and incredible investment in Whitehaven and in Memphians! — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

We're proud to receive the Silver designation from @WhatWorksCities . These results improve the public's faith in government not only by improving service but by showing them the data. Even when the data is not always good. I think it's important we restore faith in government. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

We're proud to receive the Silver designation from @WhatWorksCities . These results improve the public's faith in government not only by improving service but by showing them the data. Even when the data is not always good. I think its important we restore faith in government. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

I couldn’t be more pleased to announce we have a signed letter of intent with Loews Hotels to build our new 500 plus room Memphis Convention Center Hotel. This has been a long time coming, and having a world-renowned brand like Loews in Memphis is a huge win for our city. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Enjoyed attending the annual dinner of the Memphis chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, where they honored 13 high school and 2 college scholar-athletes. With success in the classroom and on the field, the awards were well earned! — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Grateful to meet Muslim community leaders today; we discussed the upcoming Ramadan observance and how we can better work together. https://t.co/BkEFNc4A0P — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

"Memphis is at the forefront of efforts in Tennessee to adopt clean energy, energy efficiency, climate resiliency and solid waste solutions." https://t.co/snBJzkUKQW — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Enjoyed the @NAACPMemphis Freedom Fund Luncheon today; thank you for what you do to improve our community and for honoring me with one of the President's Awards! https://t.co/crllkWW9fg — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

We’re working hard everyday at City Hall to make sure all Memphians feel our momentum. This story is another example of that. New fire station serves as one of the many improvements for Whitehaven https://t.co/Zyd9Kn1lDf via @FOX13Memphis — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

At “A Taste of Memphis” tonight the theme was a New Century of Soul to go along with our bicentennial. This event was a reminder that our neighborhoods and our people make up the soul within Memphis. Thanks so much to Paul Young and his @MEM_HCD team for making it happen. https://t.co/7BWMmLhORe — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Thank you Mid-South Latino Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to address your quarterly lunch today, where we discussed how we could work together to grow small businesses in Memphis. https://t.co/2PRGQwdeMZ — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Great to start out the morning with @FedEx and @BDCMem at the @icicorg kickoff breakfast. The importance of helping our small businesses sustainably grow their revenues, profitability and employees cannot be overstated. https://t.co/zjegnvvfaL — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Thank you @StJudeResearch for your life saving work! #MiraclesInMemphis — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Great meeting with the Avon Gardens Neighborhood Association tonight where we discussed the progress our city is experiencing, my budget proposal, and how we can better partner with the group to better serve the community. Thanks to Commissioner @mgwhaley for joining. https://t.co/97ts9BQE4Q — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Great meeting with the Avon Gardens Neighborhood Association last night where we discussed the progress our city is experiencing, my budget proposal, and how we can better partner with the group to better serve the community. https://t.co/6LJMEuJBAx — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

This is great news for @MemRiverParks, @memphisinmay and the entire region. Thanks so much to @GovBillLee and his team for making it happen. So good to have strong partners in the Governor's office. https://t.co/9jQ3qE3NVP — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

And lastly, that’s why our city has momentum. I look forward to the budget process -- and with your help, continuing to accelerate our momentum. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

That’s a big reason why we have more Memphians working today than three years ago. That’s why we’ve been able to give back to employees. That’s why we’ve seen billions of dollars’ worth of development – and just last month, had the largest building permit issued in City history. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Finally, as I come to the end of my remarks, I simply want to say thank you. These last three and half years have been a pleasure and honor working and serving with each you. We may not have agreed on every single thing, but when it really mattered, we all rose to the occasion. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

And yes, we’re proposing all of these items without a tax increase. We’re able to do this because the last three years we have been disciplined and efficient with how City government operates. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

We’ve worked hard to cast a vision of vastly improved transit in Memphis, and this budget helps that cause. We’re proposing $2.5 million more for @RideMATA, part of $5 million more for MATA since we took office. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

I’m also proposing a pair of new facilities in important neighborhoods: -- The long-sought new Frayser library branch, and -- A new fire station on Holmes Road in Whitehaven — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

So in this budget, we’ll fund an expansion of Manhood University and a program geared toward women -- all part of a doubling of the community’s work toward important re-entry programming. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Another area that will have a long-lasting impact on Memphis -- ensuring that those who have made mistakes do not pay for them their entire lives. Reducing recidivism, and helping ex-offenders get back on their feet, has been a priority and passion of ours. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

By working together to create these funds today, we're shaping a more equitable tomorrow for all of Memphis. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

With both of these funds, I’m asking us to work together to take the leadership role, so that we can grow them over time with other government partners and philanthropy. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

Using grants and loans, the Memphis Affordable Housing Trust Fund will be used for new construction and rehab of multifamily homes, as well as minor home repair and rehabilitation of single family homes for those who qualify. — PolitiTweet.org

Mayor Jim Strickland @MayorMemphis

For far too many families in Memphis, housing occupies way too much of their income. It’s a problem that’s gotten worse. It’s time for City government to step in and help Memphis families, particularly our most vulnerable. — PolitiTweet.org