ChangeMemphis

You have reached ChangeMemphis, a coalition dedicated to educating, empowering and turning out voters in Memphis. We are currently working on a campaign centered on the proposed changes to the Memphis City Charter. Please take a moment to learn more about our work and the important changes to the City Charter that will be on the November 4 ballot.

We will play a role in educating on the proposed changes, because the lasting effects from this election will resonate far beyond November 4 and have the possibility to change the way that politics function here in Memphis. By working to increase the involvement of disenfranchised communities accross Memphis, we will help change the way that elected officials of all parties, at all levels of government, will have to respond to the needs of low-income people.

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AMENDMENTS

Shelby County:

Ordinance 364
Establishes the offices of Sheriff, Trustee, Register, County Clerk, and Assessor as county charter positions more...

Ordinance 365
All county elected officials would be limited to two consecutive terms more...

Memphis City:

Ordinance 5232 • Council Recall
Allows the citizens of Memphis to recall the election of a Memphis City Council member more...

Ordinance 5265 • Residency Requirements
Requires all appointed city employees to live within the City of Memphis more...

Amendment 1 • Term Limits
The mayor, council members and city court clerk may serve only two terms more...

Amendment 2 • Staggered Terms
Half of the City Council is elected every two years, ensuring that there could not be total turnover of that body in a single election more...

Amendment 3 • Sale of MLG&W
Before a sale of the utility can be completed, a referendum must be held more...

Amendment 4 • Ethics Amendment
If an elected or appointed official is charged with an ethical or legal violation more...

Amendment 5 • Instant Run-Off Voting
In this system, voters would rank candidates in order of preference more...

Amendment 6 • Mayoral Vacancies
Clarifies the procedure if the mayor resigns or can otherwise not serve more...