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Contest for Memphis City Council Super District 8 Position 2

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general - Non-partisan - Memphis City Council Super District 8 Position 2

About this office

Term length: 4 years.

This role calls for

  • Policy judgment on Memphis-specific matters with a citywide rather than neighborhood lens, since super-district seats are elected at-large within a geographic super-district covering roughly half the city.
  • Budget literacy: the 13-member Council approves the annual city budget and sets the city property-tax rate.
  • Legislative process: drafting, amending, and voting on ordinances and resolutions; committee work that precedes full-council action.
  • Citywide constituent relations across roughly 300,000 residents — broader case-work and policy reach than a single-member district.
  • Memphis-specific issue depth: MLGW, MATA, EDGE incentives, blight, and the city's relationship with Shelby County government.

Derived from the office's statutory duties and operational reality. Candidate summaries below map each candidate's documented experience to these requirements.

Campaigns

Davin D. Clemons

Davin D. Clemons

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Davin D. Clemons is a native Memphian who has dedicated his life to serving the community. He has a diverse background, including work as a public servant, minister, entrepreneur, radio show host, and magazine publisher. Clemons has a strong educational background, with a B.A. from LeMoyne Owen College, an M.B.A. from The University of Arkansas, and Masters and Doctoral degrees from Memphis Theological Seminary. He also has 18 years of experience as a veteran of the Memphis Police Department. Clemons' deep roots in the community and unique perspective make him a strong leader for Super District 8-2.
Janika White

Janika White

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Janika White is an attorney running for the elected position of Memphis City Council Super District 8 Position 2. The provided information includes a link to her website and Facebook page, but there is no substantive information about her education, work history, or previous offices held. Therefore, it is difficult to evaluate her suitability for the job based on the available information.
Marion LaTroy A-Williams Jr

Marion LaTroy A-Williams Jr

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Based on the available information, Marion LaTroy A-Williams Jr is a candidate running for the elected position of Memphis City Council Super District 8 Position 2. However, the information provided raises concerns about the candidate's suitability for the job. There are allegations of fraud and dishonesty related to the political process, as well as a case involving a bogus ballot and election deception. It is important to consider these negative aspects when evaluating the candidate's capabilities for the elected position.