Memphians vote in favor of 3 city charter referendums on election ballot

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The results are in for several proposed changes to the Memphis City Charter.

Memphis voters saw three charter referendums on the midterm ballot and voted in favor of all three.

Ordinance 59-66

Just over 65% of voters opted “for” City of Memphis Charter Referendum Ordinance 59-66, which supports unionizing efforts for librarians.

Ordinance 59-78

Roughly 64% voted in favor of City of Memphis Charter Referendum Ordinance 59-78, which establishes uniform procedures for when an employee disputes their firing or other actions taken by the city.

Ordinance 59-77

Nearly 77% of voters opted “for” City of Memphis Charter Referendum Ordinance 59-77, requiring the City of Memphis to create a registration and disclosure process for lobbyists.

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