MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland surprised some people Tuesday evening, as he vetoed a referendum relaxing police residency requirements back on the ballot.
However, his attempt to get police and firefighter residency requirements back on the ballot failed at city council tonight.
Mayor Strickland vetoed the residency ordinance and asked for council to support it, but council members voted --by a 7-6 count-- to override the veto. So, again, the referendum is staying off the ballot.