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Memphis Voter Guide August 2022

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2022 ELECTION YEAR • AUGUST 4TH •

Created and Brought to you by: The Equity Alliance P.O. Box 331821, Nashville, TN 37203 615-492-0061 • [email protected] • www.theequityalliance.org @theequityalliance @EquityAlliance1 @theequityalliance

Graphic Design Community Partners Thank you to our Media Sponsors: Abyssinian Missionary Baptist Church Black Millennials 4 Flint About The Guide Berean Missionary Baptist Church As part of our voter education and outreach The Center of Attention Boutique programs, our goal is to expand the electorate Christ United Baptist Church by creating new and informed voters. The CivicTN Memphis Voter Guide is a free, nonpartisan, public resource to help Memphis area voters The Destiny House ElectroLyfe Juice Bar make an informed decision in the voting booth on Election Day. The widely popular Ivy Multimedia publication is produced by The Equity Alliance JUICE Orange Mound in partnership with Tell Publishing and is London Lamar distributed by a host of community partners. Memphis Urban League Young Professionals Muggin' Coffeehouse Official Black Lives Matter Memphis Chapter Privileged Memphis Progeny Place Riverside Missionary Baptist Church The Commercial Appeal The Daily Memphian UpTheVote901 Special Thanks The Equity Alliance Board, Staff, and Volunteers oPrufbinlaisnhceiarlsly Nsuoptpeo: rTthcias nisdaidafrteees,. nonpartisan publication. The Equity Alliance does not endorse Every effort was made to contact each candidate who qualified with the local county election commission to obtain their profile information. In the event we couldn't reach a candidate, readily available information was captured from online sources. Due to the large number of candidates, candidates' campaign platforms may be edited; community affiliations were limited to five; and those who did not return a profile were only listed by name. Profiles were printed as-is from questionnaire responses and were only edited for word count, grammar or clarity.

GUIDEINSIDE THE Introduction From The Equity Alliance 1 Voter Registration Requirements & Deadlines 2 Voter ID Requirements 2 Absentee Ballots 4 Tips for Voting in the Midst of COVID-19 5 What Does Election Day Voter Suppression Look Like 6 2022 Election Calendar 7 What’s on the Ballot 7 Candidate Profile & Elected Office Definitions 8 Early Voting Period Times and Locations 92 Election Day Polling Location & Hours 92 Getting Your Voter Rights Restored 93 Voting as a College Student 94 Know Your Voting Rights: If I’m Turned Away at the Polls 94 Contacting the Election Commission 95 About The Equity Alliance 95

CDoeuanrtyShVeoltbeyr: The United States Supreme Court's controversial decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, a constitutional right of abortion, upheld by almost a century, has been a hot topic amongst politicians in this upcoming election. Regardless of which side you agree with, knowing which candidate aligns with your values is vital. Other hot topics in Tennessee are scrutiny and censorship of school library content and imposed tougher restrictions on transgender athletes. I know society puts a lot of emphasis on the Presidential Elections but our local elections are pivotal on the local and federal levels. We need to ensure that we aren't laxed in choosing judges' seats in this election. We've included in this guide a brief description of what court hears what kinds of cases at the beginning of each judge's section. In Memphis, seats for Criminal Court Judge, Civil Court Judge, Environmental Court Judge, and Juvenile Court Judge are up for grabs. Regardless of where you live in Tennessee, you should have a say in who represents you. Voters should pick their representatives and not the other way around. These upcoming elected positions should be vetted carefully even beyond what you read in our Tennessee Voter Guides. We include contact information for some candidates if they submitted it and/or if we found it, so you can reach out to them to ask specific questions. Make it a priority to attend in-person or tune-in virtually to events they are on program to speak at. Are you hearing your priorities being discussed? Your community's priorities? Outside has opened up with the availability of Covid-19 vaccines and boosters and we've adjusted to living within the COVID-19 virus as it continues to generate new strains. Be sure to check out how to continue to stay safe and vote in the midst of the virus on page 5. We know that voter suppression is a big deal and we want you to be diligent in identifying what that looks like so be sure to check how what does election day voter suppression look like on page 6 The Equity Alliance equips Black Tennesseans and other communities of color with the proper information in the civic process so we all can show up informed on Election Day. The Equity Alliance is proud to provide you with our 2022 Tennessee Voter Guide, a free, nonpartisan, public resource for Memphis voters to be informed. In this guide, you'll find unbiased candidate profiles, a description of what each elected office does, polling locations and hours, voter ID requirements, etc. Our goal is to empower you to exercise your right to vote as a means to bring a balance of power to these public offices. Thank you to our community partners, the TEA team, 529 Graphics, Tell Publishing, and our volunteers and distribution partners for their contributions to the 2022 Tennessee Voter Guide. Be sure to share the guide with your family, neighbors, friends, customers and on social media. Visit www.TNvoterguides.com to access our mobile-friendly site and obtain your free copy. Stay vigilant, Tequila Johnson Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director The Equity Alliance MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 1

VOTER REGISTRATION Voter Registration Requirements Once you complete the form, you may either mail-in the application to: To be eligible to register to vote in Shelby County, Shelby County Election Commission: Tennessee all the following qualifications must be met: 980 Nixon Dr Memphis, TN 38134 • You must be a United States citizen or hand-deliver applications to: • You must be a legal resident of Shelby County when Shelby County Election Commission Downtown Office 157 Poplar Ave, Suite 137 submitting a voter registration application Memphis, TN 38103 • You must be 18 years of age or older by the date of the 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday OR next election 80 Nixon Dr • You must not have been convicted of a felony or, if you Memphis, TN 38134 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday have such a conviction, have your voting rights restored as required by state law, and • You must submit a properly completed voter registration application at least 30 days before an upcoming election Voter ID Requirements All voters must present a federal or Tennessee state ID containing the voter's name and photograph when voting at the polls, whether voting early or on Election Day unless an exemption applies. Acceptable forms of ID include: • Tennessee driver's license with your photo Voter Registration Deadlines • United States passport • Tennessee Department of Safety photo ID This election's voter registration deadline is Tuesday, July 5 by • Photo ID* issued by the federal or Tennessee state the close of business. Deadlines can creep up quickly. Make sure you're registered to vote! New registrations must be postmarked government or delivered to the Shelby County Election Commission no later • United States Military photo ID (active or retired) than thirty (30) days before an election, in order to vote in that • Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo election; that is state law.. *These photo IDs may be expired, unless you are voting in DID YOU Shelby County for the first time. Student IDs, library cards and KNOW: photo IDs issued by cities, counties and other states may not be used. These photo IDs may be expired, unless you are voting in Shelby County for the Ways to Register To Vote first time. Student IDs, library cards and photo IDs issued by cities, counties and Online Voter Registration: bit.ly/teavote You must have other states may not be used. a Tennessee driver's license or Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID in order to submit this application online. If you do not have a Tennessee driver's license or Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID, you will be able to print the voter registration form and submit by mail. Register in Person: Paper Registration: You may complete a paper form at the Shelby County Election Commission office, Department of Safety (motor vehicles division), Department of Health (WIC program), public libraries,and many other designated government agencies. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 2

Absentee Ballot Info Tips For Voting In The Midst Of COVID-19 MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 3

This election's voter registration deadline is Monday, April 4 by the close of business. Deadlines can creep up quickly. Make sure you're registered to vote! New registrations must be postmarked or delivered to the Shelby County Election Commission no later than thirty (30) days before an election, in order to vote in that election; that is state law. ABSENTEE 1. Name of the registered voter BALLOTS: 2. Address of the voter's residence 3. Voter's social security number Tennessee law allows for absentee voting 4. Voter's date of birth only under certain circumstances. You 5. Address to mail the ballot must submit a written request containing 6. The election in which the voter wishes to participate. If the the information below to your local county election commission office by the seventh election involves a primary, the political party in which the voter day before Election Day. You can use the wishes to participate. absentee ballot request form to make sure 7. Reason the voter wishes to vote absentee. If applicable, a copy all required information is provided. of the CDL containing the CDL number or the TWIC card must You can submit your written request for an be included in the voter's request. absentee ballot by mail, fax, or e-mail. If 8. Voter's signature emailing your request, be sure the attached document contains the information below Email: [email protected] and your scanned signature. Phone: (901) 222-6800 Fax: (901)-222-6811 Mail: Shelby County Election Commission Attn: Absentee Department PO BOX 342798 Bartlett, TN 38184-2798 A request that contains this information will be processed and a ballot will be mailed to the voter. NOTICE: A person who is not an employee of an election commission commits a Class E felony if such person gives an application for an absentee ballot to any person or commits a Class A misdemeanor if such person gives an unsolicited request for application for absentee ballot to any person. T.C.A. § 2-6-202(c)(3) and (4). COVID-19 IS There are several categories you would need to fall under in order STILL A REASON to request an absentee ballot but below is the wording specifically TO REQUEST about COVID-19 from the Tennessee Secretary of State AN ABSENTEE website: BALLOT: You are hospitalized, ill or physically disabled and unable to appear at your polling place to vote (this includes persons who have underlying medical or health conditions which in their determination render them more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 or at greater risk should they contract it). For a list of underlying health conditions that makes a person more susceptible, see the [CDC guidelines]. A physician's statement is not required to check this box. You are the caretaker of a hospitalized, ill or physically disabled person (this includes voters who care for or reside with persons who have underlying medical or health conditions which in their determination render them more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 or at greater risk should they contract it). For a list of underlying health conditions that makes a person more susceptible, see the [CDC guidelines]. A physician's statement is not required to check this box. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 4

COVID-19TIPS FOR VOTING IN THE MIDST OF While voting is important, voting safely is more important while COVID-19 is still a part of our lives whether you are fully or partially vaccinated or not vaccinated at all. So as you decide which method of voting is suitable for you, keep these tips in mind for the upcoming August 4 County General Election and State/Federal Primary Election. If you're going to do in-person voting, make sure your address is updated to limit the amount of time you have to be in the polling station. Use this link to update your address: ovr.govote. tn.gov. C onsider early voting during times when there aren't huge crowds and you have the option to choose which polling location to vote. Visit page 92 of this guide for early voting locations and times. To minimize the amount of time at the polling station, review the Memphis Voter Guide so you'll know who you're voting for before you get there. F ollow guidelines issued by public health officials, including safe practices when in a public setting like wearing a mask and gloves and practicing social distancing - staying 6 feet apart from everyone. B ring your own ink pen to sign documents. Bring your own stylus pen to use on the touchscreen while using the voting machine. Do not take additional people with you who are unable to vote. Use hand sanitizer before and after you use the voting machine. If you are sick or test positive for COVID-19, please stay home. DID YOU The Center for Disease Control (CDC) KNOW: says for COVID-19, a close contact is anyone who was less than 6 feet away from an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period (for example, three individual 5-minute exposures for a total of 15 minutes) – excluding K-12 school settings. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 5

WHAT DOES ELECTION DAY VOTER SUPPRESSION LOOK LIKE? The Black and brown vote has increasingly shown its power to energize and disrupt elections. No matter who you vote for, voter suppression manipulates and toxifies the voting process by placing undue barriers and burdens on voters. That is why we want you to know what voter suppression looks like and how you can call it out, share it with others, and combat it with correct information and appropriate actions. Voter Intimidation and Misinformation Threats, physical acts of intimidation and misinformation are tactics used to sway voters from voting. People have threatened that the police or immigration authorities will be at the election polls lingering and looking for a reason to arrest voters. Rumors may be spread that voters will be stopped at the door and election officials will overly question voters' eligibility. Since Tennessee law prohibits poll workers from campaigning within 100 feet of the polling locations, campaign workers will likely be on the sidewalk, in the parking lot and in adjacent areas to attempt to give you candidate materials. You are free to accept or decline the materials. Please do not allow the presence of campaign workers, volunteers or media representatives to deter you from voting. Long Lines It's easy to see a long line and be compelled to turn away, but voting is important. A way to minimize election day long lines is to take advantage of early voting, which lasts two weeks prior to the election day. For the August 4 election, the Early Voting dates are JULY 15 - JULY 30. If you choose to vote on Election Day, be prepared for the long lines. This includes consideration for comfortable clothing and shoes, bringing snacks, bottled water, medication as needed, portable cell phone charging device and cord, and something to hold your attention such as a book or magazine. Provisional Voting If you claim to be registered to vote but are not on the list, you can receive a provisional ballot for later verification. Ballots are eligible for verification if votes are cast in the correct precinct. Tennessee does not provide a limited provisional ballot. Provisional ballots are counted within FOUR business days after Election Day. Unofficial Poll Watchers Tennessee law allows for official poll watchers, who must submit paperwork to the election committee, to sit in and watch. If they have questions about any irregularities they see, they are to bring it to the attention of the manager on-site and not directly to a voter. Sometimes unofficial poll watchers may be there, but the election officials should handle them. Make sure you view the POLL WATCH: IF YOU ARE BEING TURNED AWAY on page 94 in this voter guide to report any voter suppression. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 6

2022 July 5 Voter Registration Deadline ELECTION YEAR July 15 Early Voting Begins July 28 Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot July 30 Early Voting Ends August 4 Election Day AUGUST 4TH BALLOT SHELBY COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION AND STATE/FEDERAL PRIMARY ELECTION State and Federal Primary G overnor Tennessee House of Representatives Districts U nited States House of Districts 83 • 84 • 85 • 86 • 87 • 88 • 91 • 93 • 95 • 96 • 97 • 98 • 99 Representatives Districts S tate Executive Committeeman/Committeewoman Districts 8 • 9 Districts 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 Tennessee State Districts Districts 29 • 31 • 33 Local General Election C ircuit Court Judge Divisions General Sessions Criminal Court Judge Division 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 District 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 15 C hancellor E nvironmental Court Judge Part 1 • 2 • 3 Divisions 14 P robate Court Judge Juvenile Court Judge Division 1 • 2 Sheriff C ircuit Court Clerk Criminal Court Judge Juvenile Court Judge Division 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 Probate Court Clerk Shelby County Clerk District Attorney Register of Deeds Shelby County Mayor S helby County School Board Shelby County Commission District 1 • 6 • 8 • 9 Division 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 Arlington Alderman 4 • 5 • 6 Assessor of Property Arlington School Board 3 • 5 Shelby County Trustee Memphis Municipal Court Judge 1 General Sessions Civil Court Judge District 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 General Sessions Criminal Court Judge District 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 15 MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 7

Candidate Profile & Elected Office Definitions MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 8

GOVERNOR PROFILES Governors are responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state executive branch. As state leaders, governors advance and pursue new and revised policies and programs using a variety of tools, among them executive orders, executive budgets, and legislative proposals and vetoes. Governors carry out their management and leadership responsibilities and objectives with the support and assistance of department and agency heads, many of whom they are empowered to appoint. BILL Party Affiliation: Facebook: BillLeeTN LEE Republican Twitter: billleetn Candidate Status: Website: billlee.com Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University Active in Grace Chapel Church and in numerous faith-based ministries, which have taken him all over the world to serve people in need, including to Africa, Central America, and the Middle East. Top Three Issues: Traveling around the state, I’ve learned that most Tennesseans have a few things in common: • They want a good job. • A good school for their kids. • A safe neighborhood for their families. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 9

CARNITA FATE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] ATWATER Democratic Facebook: Carnita4Governor Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Owner African-American International Museum Austin Peay State University Foundation Top Three Issues: • Fight against abusive tax-incentives for rich developers. • Promote environmental accountability for renewable energy. • Advocate for small business owners who is the background to any healthy growth and economic development. JB SMILEY, Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: votejbsmiley.com JR. Democratic Facebook: votejbsmiley Candidate Status: Twitter: jbsmileyjr Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: Memphis City Council Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney Tennessee Tech University; University of Pikeville; University Boy Scouts of America; member of New Mt. Zion MB Church of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. Top Three Issues: • Education: As Tennessee’s next governor, we will work to strengthen and fully fund our public education system. This includes investing in pre-k expansion, vocational training, wraparound services to help parents, and working to eliminate barriers to accessing quality childcare, and education across the state. • Healthcare: As Governor,I will advocate for affordable and accessible health care while also addressing disparities which will lead to better health outcomes for everyone who calls Tennessee home. • Women’s Rights: As governor, I will fight to protect a woman’s right to choose and laws that establish bodily autonomy; and work to eliminate pay inequality in Tennessee. The Smiley administration will stand against any law or policy that serves as an attack on women. DR. JASON Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: martinfortn.com MARTIN Democratic Facebook: DrJasonMartinTN Candidate Status: Twitter: jasonbmartin Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Governor Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Doctor Tulane University; medical school at the University of South Alabama Top Three Issues: • Covid-19 Rebound: As an ICU doctor, I have spent the last two years in the trenches fighting the virus. When I am governor, I want to make sure we beat this pandemic using science, sound thinking, and a plan to get us back to living our lives as normally as possible. • Women’s Rights: Protecting the health and reproductive rights of women across the state is not just important, but the right thing to do. There are widespread attacks on women’s rights and as a physician, it is important to me that we make sure women have full control over their reproductive rights. • Cannabis: Pass cannabis for recreational use. Period. Decriminalize small drug offenses. This is a bipartisan issue, and as a governor for all Tennesseans, I will make sure that we do not lag behind on this issue. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 10

UONFITREEDPRSETSAETENSTAHTOIVUESSE PROFILES The U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws. The House is one of Congress's two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate), and part of the federal government's legislative branch. Also referred to as a congressman/congresswoman, each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees. The number of representatives with full voting rights is 435, and is proportionate to population per state. DISTRICT 8 DAVID KUSTOFF Party Affiliation: Facebook: RepDavidKustoff Republican Twitter: repdavidkustoff Candidate Status: Website: kustoff.house.gov Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: US House of Representative District 8 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney University of Memphis with a B.B.A.; University of Memphis Board of BankTennessee; Tennessee Higher Education with a J.D. Commission Top Three Issues: • Agriculture: Throughout the last decade, our rural communities have suffered exponentially as factory jobs have disappeared and businesses have shuttered their doors. • Trade: Free trade has benefited the agriculture economy, and while agreements like NAFTA need to be updated for a 21st century economy, I believe strongly in protecting access to the global marketplace for Tennessee farmers. • Rights to Bear Arms: I believe we have an unequivocal Constitutional right to keep and bear arms. As a member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, I will work to ensure that this right is never infringed upon MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 11

TIM Party Affiliation: MCDONALD Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: US House of Representative District 8 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Army Veteran University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and the Wood Canoe Heritage Association; NAACP University of Washington LYNETTE P. Party Affiliation: WILLIAMS Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you’re seeking: US House of Representative District 8 DANNY RAY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] BRIDGER, JR Republican Facebook: dannybridgeruscongress Candidate Status: Website: bridgerforcongress.com Challenger Elected office you're seeking: US House of Representative District 8 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Business Owner Top Three Issues: • One-page bill submissions: Today’s bills are full of legal jargon, thousands of unnecessary words, and full of pork projects to satisfy lobbyists. I will work toward one-page bills, with common-sense language, so that the average American will be able to easily determine whether they support the bill or not. • Overturn Roe v. Wade: Since the passage of Roe v. Wade, millions of unborn children have been lost to abortion. I will work tirelessly to overturn this bill to give the unborn a chance to survive. • Term Limits: The President of the United States can only serve two terms...why not expand that to all members of the House and Senate? There are too many career politicians in Washington, DC, and the Founding Fathers never meant for that to happen. DR. DEAN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] CLOUSE Republican Facebook: Clouse4theHouse2022 Candidate Status: Website: clouseforthehouse2022.com Challenger Elected office you're seeking: US House of Representative District 8 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Physical Therapist & US Air Force Veteran Tennessee Tech then UT Health Science Center to get my Doctorate Top Three Issues: • COVID-19 Mandates: Unconstitutional, unethical, and not based in real science! • Election Integrity: 2020 was stolen! There is massive proof available and Joe Biden is not the legitimate President! • 2nd Amendment: SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED! Good guys stop bad guys with guns. Kustoff voted FOR military courts to be able to TAKE guns without due process from veterans! MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 12

BO Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: hendryforcongress.com HENDRY Republican Facebook: bobhendryforcongress Candidate Status: Twitter: Bob Hendry 4TN Challenger Elected office you're seeking: US House of Representative District 8 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Marine Corps Veteran Bachelor’s, United States Naval Academy Top Three Issues: • I will fight any threat to our U.S. & Tennessee Constitutions at any level, at any time. • I will lead the restoration of life and integrity to the Republican Party across Tennessee and across America. • I will build a strong team of patriotic Americans across western Tennessee, organized, prepared, and equipped to protect our freedoms for years to come. DISTRICT 9 STEVE Party Affiliation: Facebook: CongressmanSteveCohen Website: cohen.house.gov/issues COHEN Democratic Instagram: repcohen LinkedIn: repcohen Candidate Status: Twitter: repcohen Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: US House of Representative District 9 Previous elected offices held: Shelby County Commissioner; State Senator from District 30; 9th Congressional District seat in the House of Representatives Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Congressman Bachelor’s degree, Vanderbilt University; J.D., Cecil Memphis College of Art, Board of Trustees; Memphis Zoological Society, Humphreys School of Law at the University of Board of Directors; Circuit Playhouse, Inc., Board of Directors; Memphis Memphis Redbirds Foundation; NAACP, Lifetime Member Top Three Issues: • Criminal Justice Reform: As the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, Congressman Cohen is working to protect civil rights as well as reform the criminal justice system to make it more fair. • Women’s Issues: There are some in Congress who want to repeal the last 50 years’ worth of advances in reproductive rights for women, whether it’s through legislation or by cutting funding for vital women’s health services such as Planned Parenthood. I will continue to stand with women and make sure that their right to reproductive choice is protected. • Economy and Jobs: Generating jobs and strengthening the economy is one of Congressman Cohen’s top priorities in Congress. MARION LATROY Party Affiliation: Facebook: people/M-LaTroy-Williams/100009802934380 A-WILLIAMS Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: US House of Representative District 9 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Former Consultant University of Memphis MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 13

CHARLOTTE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] hq@electberg- Twitter: ElectBergmann BERGMANN Democratic mann.com Website: electbergmann.com Candidate Status: Challenger Facebook: ElectBergmann Elected office you're seeking: US House of Representative District 9 Previous elected offices held: TN State Executive Committee District 33 Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: RNC’s President Club under President George W. Bush; TN Managing Partner with Angelic Visits personal home State Tech Institute of Memphis; Christian Brothers University, VP of Kiwanis and is active in Shelby County Republican Women’s Club care for seniors BS Technology degre Top Three Issues: • Lower crime in Memphis: Under Cohen’s 15- year reign, Memphis is the 3rd most dangerous city in the nation! He sponsors legislation that wants to limit the 2nd amendment and take guns out of law-abiding citizens’ hands. • Increase Memphis Economic Prosperity: Elected Candidate Bergmann will help get the national and local economy going again by supporting less regulation and lower taxes. • Enhance Memphis Labor Force: In order to draw businesses, Charlotte knows we must develop a better, more educated and skilled labor force. LEO AWGOWHAT Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: awgowhat Republican Facebook: Mr.AwGoWhat LinkedIn: leoawgowhat Candidate Status: Instagram: leoawgowhat Challenger Elected office you're seeking: US House of Representative District 9 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Horn Lake High School BROWN DUDLEY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: TeamBrownDudley Republican Facebook: teambrowndudley Website: browndudley.com Candidate Status: Instagram: teambrowndudley LinkedIn: teambrowndudley Challenger Elected office you're seeking: US House of Representative District 9 Previous elected offices held: MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 14

STTAETNENESSESNEAETE PROFILES The Senate is the upper house of the Tennessee General Assembly and is composed of 33 members who are elected to four-year terms of office. They are elected by the voters of their Senate legislative district. The functions of the Legislature are to enact, amend, and repeal the laws of Tennessee. Some of the specific powers granted to the Tennessee General Assembly by the state Constitution include: the appropriation of all money to be paid out of the state treasury; the levy and collection of taxes; and the right to authorize counties and incorporated towns to levy taxes. DISTRICT 29 RAUMESH Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: raumeshakbari.com/home.html AKBARI Democratic Facebook: SenAkbari Candidate Status: Twitter: SenAkbari Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN Senate District 29 Previous elected offices held: TN House of Rep District 91 Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney B.A. Washington University in St. Louis, Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Member, The Links Incorporated; 2006; J.D. St. Louis University School of State Legislative Leaders Foundation, Board Member; National Civil Rights Museum, Law, 2009 Board Member; Board Member, Downtown Memphis Commission Top Three Issues: • Akbari continues to introduce legislation affecting education and educational policy, criminal justice reform, job growth incentives, and other areas that affect her constituents as well as Tennesseans from all walks of life. One of her recent bills has now become law, reducing the amount needed for expungement of certain offenses from criminal records. For persons looking to turn their lives around, this will have a significant impact on their ability to seek gainful employment. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 15

DISTRICT 31 RUBY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: rpowelldennisTN POWELL-DENNIS Democratic Facebook: RPowellDennisTN Website: rubypowelldennis.com Candidate Status: Instagram: rpowelldennisTN LinkedIn: rpowelldennisTN Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: TN Senate District 31 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Community Outreach Director Bachelor’s degree, Advertising, Political Science and minored Board of Directors for the Junior League of Memphis; Board in Secondary Education, University of Florida; Master of Arts of Directors at Leadership Preparatory Charter School; Top Three Issues: in Organizational Communication at Southeastern Louisiana Census 2020 Complete Count subcommittee member University; Master’s in Business Administration at The University of Memphis • Education: Ruby is focused on fighting back against legislation, like Education Spending Accounts, that further increases inequality in our state compared to others in the U.S., and getting on a path to a weighted funding model for students based on need and increasing Basic Education Program. • Healthcare: Ruby supports legislation that expands affordable healthcare for people in need. Access to healthcare is a human right and it’s imperative that we listen to the concerns of everyday hard-working West Tennesseans’ who do not have adequate medical coverage. • Small Business Investment: Ruby supports increased economic investments in businesses during COVID-19 recovery, especially small businesses, in District 31 so that vibrant community-owned businesses remain viable both inside and outside of the 240 loop. BRENT Party Affiliation: Facebook: BrentTaylorForSenate TAYLOR Republican Website: brenttaylorforsenate.com Candidate Status: Open Seat Community Affiliation: Active members of Trinity Baptist Church Elected office you're seeking: TN Senate District 31 Previous elected offices held: Memphis City Council Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Business Owner Mortuary Science degree Top Three Issues: • Back our brave law enforcement officers • Support strong sentences for those who commit violent crimes • Maintain fiscal stability and live within our means DISTRICT 33 LONDON Party Affiliation: Facebook: RepLondonLamar LAMAR Republican Twitter: SenatorLamar Candidate Status: Website: londonlamar.com Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN Senate District 33 Previous elected offices held: TN House of Rep District 91 Education: B.A. Political Science with double minors in Sociology and Intercultural Studies, Saint Mary’s College MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 16

RHONNIE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: ReallyRhonnie BREWER Republican Facebook: ReallyRhonnie Website: voterhonniebrewer.com Candidate Status: Instagram: reallyrhonnie LinkedIn: reallyrhonnie Challenger Elected office you're seeking: TN Senate District 33 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: ProGeny Place/CEO Oakwood College; University of State of TN Labor & Workforce Development-Chair Oversight Committee & Board Phoenix; Yale Member; AFSCME Local 1733-Member; Parkway Village CDC-Board Member; Coalition for Organizing and Protecting People’s Equal Rights-Executive Director/ Board Member; South East Memphis Economic Corridor- Convener. Top Three Issues: • As someone on the frontlines of our community each day, I am focused on the real challenges citizens face such as fair wages, affordable housing, small business support and the policy decisions which impact them. That is why I work to bring resources directly to Shelby County and believe we will build a stronger community through stronger families. Bringing state resources directly where they are needed, protecting your rights and protecting our children are my priorities. MARION LATROY Party Affiliation: ALEXADRIA- Democratic WILLIAMS JR. Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you’re seeking: TN Senate District 33 DR. FREDERICK Party Affiliation: Email: tappanforsenate.com TAPPAN Democratic Facebook: tappanforsenate Candidate Status: Twitter: tappanforsenate Challenger Elected office you're seeking: TN Senate District 33 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Pastor MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 17

TEONFNRESEPSREEESSETNATTAETHIVOEUSSE PROFILES he House of Representatives is the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly, composed of 99 members who are elected to two-year terms of office. They are elected by the voters of their House legislative district. In general, the functions of the Legislature are to enact, amend, and repeal the laws of Tennessee, and they can create changes in the form of bills, resolutions and joint resolutions. Some of the specific powers granted to the General Assembly by the state Constitution include: the appropriation of all money to be paid out of the state treasury; the levy and collection of taxes; and the right to authorize counties and incorporated towns to levy taxes. The House also has the power to start impeachment hearings. DISTRICT 83 MARK Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: c apitol.tn.gov/house/members/ WHITE Republican Facebook: StateRepresentativeMarkWhite h83.html Candidate Status: Twitter: repmarkwhite?lang=en Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 83 Previous elected offices held: State Representative District 83 since 2010, Chairman of the House Full Education Committee Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Conflict Management/Facilitator B.S. in Education from University of Memphis; Chairman, West Tennessee Economic Development Caucus, Chairman, Life M.A. in Conflict Management from Lipscomb Science Tennessee Caucus; Chairman, Quality Early Education Caucus, Top Three Issues: University Chairman of the Board Collierville Chamber of Commerce, Appointed • Firearm safety around minors Chairman of NFIB Tennessee Leadership Council • Education • Tourism MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 18

DISTRICT 84 JOE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: c apitol.tn.gov/house/members/ TOWNS JR. Democratic Instagram: explore/tags/joetownsjr h84.html Candidate Status: Twitter: RepJoeTownsJr Incumbent LinkedIn: explore/tags/joetownsjr Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 84 Previous elected offices held: State Representative District 84 since 1995 Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Business/ Entrepreneur, Former College Instructor, B.A. in Political Science from LeMoyne-Owen Former member of Community Service Action Board; Democratic Executive has a Management, Consulting and Entertainment College; M.S. in Operational Management from Committee; Member Mississippi Boulevard Church; Co-founder of C.U.T.E.C. Co. University of Arkansas in Fayetteville Anti Crime Organization; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Top Three Issues: • Criminal justice • Higher education • Election laws BRANDON Party Affiliation: PRICE Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office your're seeking: TN House of Rep District 84 DISTRICT 85 JESSE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: capitol.tn.gov/house/members/ CHISM Democratic Facebook: votejessechism85 h85.html Candidate Status: Twitter: JesseChism Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 85 Previous elected offices held: Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Real Estate Investor B.A. Business Administration, Morehouse Shelby County Democratic Party; Memphis/Shelby County Consortium of College; M. Ed, Union University Care; PAIMA Council for Disability Rights Tennessee; Memphis/Shelby County Homeless Consortium; Board of Directors for Memphis Mental Health Institute Top Three Issues: • Legislation for solitary confinement limits for juveniles and pregnant women • Racial Profiling prevention training • Self-employment assistance program through labor & workforce development MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 19

PHYLLIS Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] PARKS Democratic Facebook: parks4tnstaterepresentative Candidate Status: Twitter: Phyllis84369453 Challenger Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 85 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Insurance Degree in Accounting and Criminal Justice DISTRICT 86 BARBARA WARD Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: capitol.tn.gov/house/members/H86. COOPER Democratic Facebook: profile.php?id=100050885291821 html Candidate Status: Twitter: barbara1204585 Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 86 Previous elected offices held: Has held current office since 1997; Former Chair, Tennessee Black Caucus of State Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Retired Educator, Community Relations Specialist B.S. and Master’s in Education, Tennessee State University; MLK50; W. C. Handy Park; Southbrook Center Project; Shelby and Parent Coordinator Ph.D., Religious Philosophy and Christian Psychology, County Democratic Women; Social Action Committee (St. Jacksonville Theological Seminary Augustine Church) Top Three Issues: • Increase awareness of background checks procedures for contract workers & volunteers at schools • Diversity in contracting with the lottery corporation • Adverse childhood experience training for school personnel to take online WILL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: willfor86 RICHARDSON Democratic Facebook: willfor86 Website: willfor86.com Candidate Status: Instagram: willfor86 LinkedIn: willfor86 Challenger Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 86 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Community Affiliation: Business Owner/Marine Corp Veteran Provides care for the elderly and disabled, and works hard to end homelessness. Top Three Issues: • Crime • Education • Fair Housing MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 20

DISTRICT 87 KAREN D. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: KarenDCamper CAMPER Democratic Facebook: KarenDCamper Website: capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h87.html Candidate Status: Instagram: karendcamper LinkedIn: karendcamper Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 87 Previous elected offices held: House Member of the 105th through 111th General Assemblies; Democratic Caucus Leader Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Chief Warrant Officer, US Army Retired Associate of Science, University of Tennessee Knoxville; New Beginning All Life Ministries; President: National Primary, Basic and Advanced Leadership Development Organization of Black Elected Legislative (N.O.B.E.L.) Women; Courses, University of the State of New York, Albany Board Member: Memphis Branch, NAACP; Women’s Action for New Directions; TN State Director: National Foundation for Women Legislators Top Three Issues: • Focused on eliminating poverty • Empowering communities DISTRICT 88 LARRY J. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] MILLER Democratic Facebook: replarryj.miller Candidate Status: Website: capitol.tn.gov/House/members/h88.html Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 88 Previous elected offices held: House Member of the 98th -111 th General Assemblies Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Retired Professional Fireman B.A., Social Science, LeMoyne Owen College Member, Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators; Former member, Tennessee Democratic Executive Committee; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; NAACP; Shelby County Democratic Party DISTRICT 91 TORREY C. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: torreyharris90 HARRIS Democratic Facebook: torreyfor90 Website: torreyharris.com Candidate Status: Instagram: iamtorreyharris LinkedIn: iamtorreyharris Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 91 Previous elected offices held: TN House of Rep District 90 Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Shelby County Government / Director, Human Christian Brothers University | Industrial Executive Board Member & Finance Chair, CHOICES Reproductive, Health & Birth Resources & Organizational Psychology Center, Board Member, Friends For Life HIV/AIDS Care & Prevention Corporation, Treasurer, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Treasurer, Shelby County Young Top Three Issues: Democrats • Fully Funded Public Education • Opportunities for foster and adopted children • Access to Healthcare MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 21

BARBARA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] FARMER- Democratic Facebook: fuelforthefuture91 TOLBERT Candidate Status: Website: barbarafarmertolbert.com Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 91 Previous elected offices held: Community Affiliation: founder of a mentoring group for girls ages 5-17 Top Three Issues: • Safe Communities • Flourishing Families • Thriving Schools DISTRICT 93 G.A. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] HARDAWAY Democratic Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 93 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Real Estate Investor Bachelor of Science in Finance from DePaul University Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators; Africa in April Festival – Board of Directors; Al- Kadosh Shrine Temple; Black Business Association; Black Family Channel – Board of Directors Top Three Issues: • Election laws • Criminal justice • Traffic Safety DISTRICT 95 WILLIAM KEVIN Party Affiliation: Facebook: Vaughan4TNHouse VAUGHAN Democratic Website: vote4vaughan.com/Home Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 95 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Collierville Rotary Club; Collierville Rotary Foundation; Licensed Professional Engineer; Real Estate Broker Memphis State University, B.S. of Electrical Engineering Collierville Chamber of Commerce; Collierville Education Foundation; Leadership Collierville Top Three Issues: 22 • Protect Collierville & Germantown’s schools • Support police & first responders so they can keep our communities safe • Promote our conservative values & ideals MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022

PATRICIA Party Affiliation: CAUSEY Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office your're seeking: TN House of Rep District 95 DISTRICT 96 DWAYNE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: votethompson96.com THOMPSON Democratic Facebook: ThompsonTN96 Candidate Status: Twitter: hdwaynethompson Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 96 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Retired Human Resources Professional Bachelors Political Science, Graduate work in Business Cordova Leadership Council; Wolf River Conservancy; Shelby Administration Farms Conservancy; Germantown Democratic Club. Top Three Issues: • Expanded and better quality healthcare. • Improved education and protecting education from outside influences like vouchers. • Improving Infrastructure DISTRICT 97 JOHN Party Affiliation: Facebook: VoteJohnGillespie GILLESPIE Republican Website: votejohngillespie.com Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 97 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Grant Coordinator at Trezevant Episcopal Home Bachelor of Art from High Point University in North Carolina Phoenix Club of Memphis Top Three Issues: • Public Safety • Schools • Healthcare MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 23

TONIKO Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] HARRIS Democratic Facebook: TonikoHarris Candidate Status: Website: tonikoharris.org Challenger Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 97 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Firefighter/Paramedic Top Three Issues: • I will fight for YOUR...TAX DOLLARS not to be wasted, for child to have access quality public schools and other educational choices that do not take needed funding away from our public schools, for you and your family to have access to quality HEALTHCARE and to ensure that your family can live a life without fear of uncertainty and safety. HOUSTON Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] WOLF Democratic Facebook: profile.php?id=100079774009235 Candidate Status: Website: houstonwolf.com Challenger Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 97 Previous elected offices held: N/A Education: Community Affiliation: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Government should work for the people, not the other way around. That’s Marketing; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, why Houston will make sure that every vote he takes will be to benefit MSM, Integrated Logistics Management the people of District 97, not lobbyists and special interest groups. DISTRICT 98 ANTONIO Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: TNRepParkinson.com PARKINSON Democratic Facebook: TNRepParkinson Candidate Status: Twitter: TNRepParkinson Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 98 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Community Affiliation: Retired Firefighter/Marine Veteran ABetterMemphis.com, The Raleigh Fire Victims Fund, Toys in the Garden, The Fresh Start Community Baby Shower & the Block Party for Peace. Top Three Issues: • Health • Education • Putting money back into your households MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 24

DISTRICT 99 TOM Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] LEATHERWOOD Republican Facebook: Tom.Leatherwood.TN.Representative.District.99 Candidate Status: Website: tomleatherwood.com Challenger Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 99 Previous elected offices held: Register of Deeds & two terms in the Tennessee Senate Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Retired Register of Deeds BS in Geology, University of Memphis; Teaching Certificate NRA; Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary Development from the Middle Tennessee State University Council; Shelby Co. Republican Party; Northeast Shelby Republican Club Top Three Issues: • Immigration • Economy • 2nd Amendment LEE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: electleemills.com MILLS Republican Facebook: ElectLeeMills Candidate Status: Twitter: ElectLee99 Challenger Elected office you're seeking: TN House of Rep District 99 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Pilot and pilot instructor for a major cargo airline B.S. in Aviation Management from Auburn University Arlington Education Foundation, PTA/School Volunteer, Arlington Planning Commission, Arlington Parks & Recreation Committee, & Family Action Council of TN Top Three Issues: • Limited Government • Tough on Crime • Protecting Your Rights MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 25

STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMAN/ COMMITTEEWOMAN PROFILES The State Executive Committee governs the affairs of the Tennessee Republican and Democratic Parties. The committee acts as a board and establishes policy to guide the party. The committee members for the State Executive Committees for the GOP and Democratic party hold leadership positions within their boards but can also be active for the state in other ways. DISTRICT 29 COMMITTEEWOMAN TINA Party Affiliation: MCELRAVEY Republican Elected office your're seeking: State Executive Committeewoman District 29 ALLISON Party Affiliation: BROWNLEE Republican Elected office your're seeking: State Executive Committeewoman District 29 MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 26

DISTRICT 29 COMMITTEEMAN DARRICK Party Affiliation: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/darrick-harris-0a5957180 HARRIS Democratic Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: State Executive Committeeman District 29 Previous elected offices held: State Executive Committeeman Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Hospitality Service Manager BS Healthcare Administration, Southern Illinois University, Memphis Mental Health Institute; Shelby County Mayoral Task Carbondale; Master’s degree in Business Administration, Force; Job Corps, Board Member University of Arkansas TERRY A. Party Affiliation: Facebook: terry.roland.587 ROLAND Republican Twitter: terryaroland?lang=en Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: State Executive Committeeman District 29 Previous elected offices held: Education: University of Memphis DISTRICT 30 COMMITTEEWOMAN JASMINE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] BOYD Democratic Facebook: JasmineBoyd4Committeewoman Candidate Status: Website: iamjasmineboyd.com Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: State Executive Committeewoman District 29 Previous elected offices held: N/A Top Three Issues: • As State Executive Committeewoman, my service is aligned with my values — Leadership, Consistency and Excellence. Throughout my four years as Committeewoman, I have shown up, lead from every seat, and done the work necessary to move Democratic politics forward in Shelby County and through the state of Tennessee NORMA Party Affiliation: Facebook: norma.lester LESTER Democratic Website: votenormalester.com/about-nor Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: State Executive Committeewoman District 30 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Retired Nurse Practitioner Masters in Nursing and a Masters in Health Care Board Chair for Alliance Healthcare Services; Co-Chair of the Administration from the former Memphis State University, and National Federation Democratic Women’s Bylaws Committee the University of Tennessee MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 27

DISTRICT 30 COMMITTEEMAN TIM Party Affiliation: Email: <<Email>> Twitter: <<Twitter>> BEACHAM Republican Facebook: <<Facebook>> Website: <<website>> Candidate Status: Instagram: <<Instagram>> LinkedIn: <<Linkedin>> Incumbent Elected office your're seeking: State Executive Committeeman District 30 Education: University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law ALLAN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] CREASY Democratic Facebook: ServeThe901 Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: State Executive Committeeman District 30 Previous elected offices held: Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Consultant History, University of Memphis DISTRICT 31 COMMITTEEWOMAN PEGGY Party Affiliation: Website: shelbygop.org/team members/peg LARKIN Republican Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: State Executive Committeewoman District 31 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Investment Manager Arkansas State university / B.S.; University of memphis - accounting, political science, real estate license Top Three Issues: • Past board chairman – Memphis Oral School of the Deaf; past president of subsidium – supports memphis oral school of the deaf; past president of friends of the pink palace museum; past president of subsidium – supports memphis oral school of the deaf; board of the tennessee state republican women. SARAH Party Affiliation: FREEMAN Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office your're seeking: State Executive Committeewoman District 31 MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 28

DISTRICT 31 COMMITTEEMAN DAVE CAMBRON Party Affiliation: CAMBRON Democratic Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: State Executive Committeeman District 31 Previous elected offices held: Education: MBA, Washington University in Saint Louis; BS, Business, University of Missouri at Saint Louis GEORGE Party Affiliation: CHISM Republican Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office your're seeking: State Executive Committeeman District 31 ARNOLD Party Affiliation: WEINER Republican Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office your're seeking: State Executive Committeeman District 31 DISTRICT 32 COMMITTEEWOMAN CHARLOTTE Party Affiliation: KELLEY Republican Candidate Status: Elected office your're seeking: State Executive Committeeman District 32 DEBORAH Party Affiliation: REED Republican Candidate Status: Elected office your're seeking: State Executive Committeeman District 32 MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 29

DISTRICT 33 COMMITTEEWOMAN ROSEMARY Party Affiliation: WINTERS Democratic Candidate Status: Elected office your're seeking: State Executive Committeeman District 33 DISTRICT 33 COMMITTEEMAN JONATHAN Party Affiliation: CARROLL Democratic Candidate Status: Elected office your're seeking: State Executive Committeeman District 33 MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 30

COUCRIRTCJUUITDGE PROFILES They hear civil and criminal cases and appeals of decisions from Juvenile, Municipal, and General Sessions Courts. DIVISION 1 FELICIA CORBIN- Party Affiliation: Facebook: feliciacorbinjohnson Website: judgefeliciacorbinjohnson.com JOHNSON Candidate Status: Instagram: votecorbinjohnson/?hl=en LinkedIn: votecorbinjohnson/?hl=en Incumbent Twitter: feliciacjohnson Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Div 1 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Judge J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law Greater Memphis Junior Golf Tour; President of the Northwest Shelby Rotary Clu MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 31

DIVISION 2 CARLOS Party Affiliation: Facebook: electcarlosbibbsjudge Website: electcarlosbibbsjudge.com/about BIBBS Candidate Status: Instagram: electcarlosbibbsjudge LinkedIn: electcarlosbibbsjudge Open Seat Twitter: electbibbsjudge Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Div 2 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney Memphis State, Loyola University- Memphis Area Legal Services Board; Collierville’s Environmental Commission; New Orleans College of Law volunteer for the local COVID-19 Eviction Settlement Project; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated; Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. Top Three Issues: • Community • Equality • Justice CAROL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Website: carolchumneylaw.com CHUMNEY Candidate Status: Facebook: ArenaOneWomansStory Open Seat Twitter: carolchumney Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Div 2 Previous elected offices held: Tennessee House of Representatives and City Council Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Judge University of Memphis, B.A. in History (with Honors) & Volunteer attorney/mentor for the Shelby County Juvenile Economics; University of Memphis, Cecil C.; Humphreys Court’s Youth Court; Hope Presbyterian Church School of Law as Herff Law Scholar- Juris Doctorate KENNETH Party Affiliation: Website: votemargolis.com MARGOLIS Candidate Status: Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Div 2 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Attorney University of Central Florida; After attending graduate school at the University of Memphis, he earned his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law Top Three Issues: • Courtesy is a sign of respect for the Court, court professionals, litigants, and their problems. No more long delays to get matters heard and resolved. Justice delayed is justice denied MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 32

DIVISION 6 STUART Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] Website: breakstonelaw.com BREAKSTONE Open Seat Facebook: stuart.breakstone LinkedIn: stuartbreakstone Instagram: stuartbreakstone Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Div 6 Previous elected offices held: Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Attorney University of Memphis CEDRICK Party Affiliation: Facebook: wootenforjudge WOOTEN Candidate Status: Twitter: wootenforjudge Open Seat Website: cedrickwooten.com Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Div 6 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Chief Administrative Officer for the Shelby County Two Bachelor’s Degrees from LeMoyne-Owen College and National Bar Association; the Tennessee Bar Association; the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office a Master’s Degree from the University of Mississippi; Juris Memphis Bar Association; Kappa Alpha Psi Doctor from the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys Top Three Issues: School of Law in 2005. • Competent • Courteous • Committed DIVISION 7 MARY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: judgemarywagner WAGNER Candidate Status: Facebook: judgemarywagner.com Website: judgemarywagner.com Incumbent Instagram: judgemarywagner LinkedIn: judgemarywagner Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Div 7 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Judge Bachelor’s degree, University of Colorado, majoring Member, Germantown Kiwanis Club; Member, Hermitage Chapter of in political science; law degree from the University the Daughters of the American Revolution; Appointed, Governor’s Post of Memphis Conviction Defender Oversight Commission MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 33

PAUL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] ROBINSON, JR. Candidate Status: Facebook: probinsonjrforjudge Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Div 7 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Attorney Princeton University, B.A.; University of Tennessee, J.D. DIVISION 8 ROBERT Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] WEISS Candidate Status: Facebook: BobWeissforJudge Incumbent Website: bobweissforjudge.com Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Div 8 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Judge B.A. Bradley University; J.D. University of Memphis Memphis Bar Association, Bench/Bar Co-Chair; Tennessee Judicial Conference, Civil Jury Instructions Committee DAMITA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: DandridgeDamita DANDRIDGE Candidate Status: Website: damitadandridge.com Challenger Facebook: damita dandridge for Circuit Court Judge Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Div 8 Previous elected offices held: I have served for the last 20 years as a Shelby County Judicial Commissioner, (Magistrate Judge) Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Judicial Commissioner and Professor at B.A. Political Science, LeMoyne-Owen College; Ben Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association; Alpha Kappa Alpha LeMoyne-Owen College Juris Doctorate, Thurgood Marshall School of Sorority, Inc. ,Phi Lambda Omega Chapter; National Coalition of 100 Black Law at Texas Southern University Women; National Council of Negro Women; and Lifetime member of LeMoyne-Owen College Alumni Association Top Three Issues: I am campaigning on equality, fairness and against bias in the Courtroom. I believe that Judges should be able to respect the Attorneys and litigants. Therefore, these three focus points must be addressed: • Every person is entitled to respect and should be heard in a fair and impartial manner. • In order to be heard, the Judge needs to have the proper judicial temperament, which allows for patience and a commitment to equal Justice. • Finally, Judges should apply learned knowledge to the human components of the cases. We must remember, citizens’ lives are affected by Judges’ decisions. LARRY Candidate Status: PARRISH Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Judge Div 8 Previous elected offices held: Current Employment/Occupation: Education: President at Parrish Lawyers, P.C. University of Tennessee, B.A.; University of Tennessee, J.D. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 34

CHCAHNACNECREYLCLOORU,RT PROFILES Chancellors serve as the Judges for the Chancery Courts of each judicial district in Tennessee. PART 1 MELANIE TAYLOR Candidate Status: Email: mtj4chancery1@yahoo Twitter: MelanieETaylor7 JEFFERSON Challenger Facebook: Melanie Taylor Jefferson Website: mtj4chancery1.com Instagram: melanietaylorattorney LinkedIn: melanietaylorattorney Elected office you're seeking: Chancellor, Chancery Court Part 1 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney/Divorce Refere Rhodes College, BA; Cecil C. Humphries School of Law, U of M, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Young Actors Guild Board Juris Doctor Member; Curve Optimist Club; Brown Baptist Church Top Three Issues: • As a judicial candidate, we can not campaign on specific issues. My platform includes the thirty (30) years experience, a promise to be fair and impartial, my willingness to do the work and apply the law to the facts and to treat each litigant and attorney with respect. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 35

GADSON Candidate Status: Facebook: chancellorperry WILLIAM Incumbent Website: chancellorwillperry.com PERRY Elected office you're seeking: Chancellor, Chancery Court Part 1 Previous elected offices held: Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Judge MA.Ed., B.A.,Wake Forest University; J.D., Board of Governors, Tennessee Bar Association; Board of Directors, Memphis Bar University of Tennessee College of Law Association; Board of Directors, REACH Memphis; Memphis Advisory Board, Facing History & Ourselves; Life Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated PART 2 JOE Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] JENKINS Incumbent Facebook: joejenkinsforjudge Website: joedaejenkins.com Elected office you're seeking: Chancellor, Chancery Court Part 3 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Judge University of Mississippi, B.A. & J.D. Assistant Pastor of Oak Grove M.B. Church; Phi Beta Sigma, Inc.; Optimist Club of Memphis, Memphis Bar Association; Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association Top Three Issues: • Striving to DO what is Good; Striving to DO what is Just and Merciful; Striving to WALK Humbly with God: RICHARD Candidate Status: PARKS Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Chancellor, Chancery Court Part 3 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Attorney Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Art (American Government), Memphis State University MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 36

COPURROTBJAUTDEGE PROFILES Judges provide instructions to juries prior to their deliberations and in the case of bench trials, judges must decide the facts of the case and make a ruling. Additionally, judges are also responsible for sentencing convicted criminal defendants. DIVISION 2 KAREN Candidate Status: WEBSTER Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Probate Court Judge 2 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Judge Undergraduate degree, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law at Knoxville MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 37

JOE Candidate Status: TOWNSEND Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Probate Court Judge 2 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Judge William and Mary; University of Memphis MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 38

COCURRIMT JINUADLGE PROFILES Judges provide instructions to juries prior to their deliberations and in the case of bench trials, judges must decide the facts of the case and make a ruling. Additionally, judges are also responsible for sentencing convicted criminal defendants. DIVISION 1 PAULA Candidate Status: Website: judgepaulaskahan.com SKAHAN Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 1 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Judge Memphis State University; University of Tennessee at Volunteer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Volunteer Chattanooga at Susan G. Women: Race for the Cure MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 39

MICHAEL Candidate Status: Facebook: FLOYD4Judge FLOYD Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 1 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney/Judge JD, North Carolina Central University School of Law; BS in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; Avery Chapel A.M.E. Church; a History with a minor in Sociology, Tennessee State University member of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity; the Memphis Bar Association; Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club DIVISION 2 JENNIFER Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] Website: jenniferfitzgeraldforjudge.com FITZGERALD Open Seat Facebook: jenniferfitzgeraldforjudge LinkedIn: jenniferfitzgeraldforjudge Instagram: jenniferfitzgeraldforjudge Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 2 Previous elected offices held: Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney at Jennifer D. Fitzgerald, Attorney at Law B.A. in Criminology from Arkansas State University; Juris Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Memphis Interfaith Coalition Doctorate from University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys (MICAH); St. Jude Hero for St. Jude Children’s Hospital; Mentor School of Law for TN Achieves; Girls Inc. Top Three Issues: • My Platform is serving the community with Fairness, Dignity, and Respect. Everyone who comes into the courtroom, whether a victim, a defendant, or an attorney deserves to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. GREGORY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] CARMAN Candidate Status: Facebook: profile.php?id=100081114681192 Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 2 Previous elected offices held: Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Attorney University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law AMY Candidate Status: MAYNE Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 2 Previous elected offices held: Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Attorney BS in Political Science, Luther College; JD, University of Miami School of Law MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 40

JOE Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] OZMENT Open Seat Website: ozmentforjudge.com Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 2 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia Shelby County Drug Court Foundation; The Mystic Krewe of Pegasus; Past-President of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Past-President of the Criminal Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association Top Three Issues: • Service • Leadership • Knowledge SAMUEL Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] Twitter: winnigforjudge WINNIG Open Seat Facebook: samwinnigforjudge Website: winnigforjudge.com Instagram: winnigforjudge LinkedIn: winnigforjudge Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 2 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney University of MS Law, University of Cambridge; Instructor in the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office’s recruit classes; Youth Court University of Wisconsin program; Juvenile CeaseFire Gun Safety Program; Advisor to the Memphis Police Department’s Crump Precinct DIVISION 3 JAMES Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: JONES Candidate Status: Facebook: electjamesjones2022 Website: votejonesforjudge.com/meet james Open Seat Website: votejonesforjudge.com/meet james LinkedIn: Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 3 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney University of Memphis - Cecil C Humphreys Missionary for his Church in Santiago, Chile; Used his Spanish-speaking School of Law abilities to teach English classes and job training classes and resources for parents in Memphis City Schools; Pro Bono Legal assistance to victims of domestic violence MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 41

MICHAEL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] MCCLUSTER Candidate Status: Facebook: McCuskerforJudge Open Seat Website: mccuskerforjudge.com/home Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 3 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney University of Tennessee, Bachelor of Art in English; University Assistant Archivist for the Knox County Archives; Volunteer of Memphis Cecil C. HUmphreys School of Law Teacher at St. Benedict at Auburndale High School; Eagle Scout DIVISION 5 CARLYN Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] ADDISON Open Seat Facebook: profile.php?id=100077130492765 Website: addison5.com Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 5 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Magistrate Juvenile Judge Xavier University; Southern University Law Center Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ; Tennessee Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges; the National Council of Juvenile & Family Court Judges; the Memphis Bar Association; the National Association of Women Judges CHRISTOPHER Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] LAREAU Open Seat Facebook: Lareau4Judge Website: lareauforjudge.com Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 5 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Senior Prosecutor University of Colorado School of Law; Harding University Instructor at the annual New Prosecutors Academy for the College of Business Administration Tennessee District Attorney General’s Conference; instructor at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Academy. Top Three Issues: • Experienced • Fair • Commited DIVISION 6 REGINALD Candidate Status: Website: henderson4judge.com HENDERSON Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 6 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Law Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.; Middle Baptist Church Whitehaven MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 42

DAVID Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] POOLE Open Seat Facebook: poolforjudge Website: poolforjudge.com Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 6 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Criminal Court magistrate University of Memphis, Bachelor of Music, a Master of Arts in University of Memphis Law Alumni Board; Memphis Bar Teaching, and a Juris Doctorate Association and the Tennessee Judicial Commissioners Conference ROSS Candidate Status: Website: sampson4judge.com SAMPSON Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 6 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney/Navy Veteran Bachelors of Arts, Middle Tennessee State University; Doctor Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Member; Tennessee Bar of Jurisprudence, University of Memphis Law School Association Member; Memphis Bar Association Member; National Bar Association Member - Ben F. Jones Chapter Top Three Issues: • Accessible • Fair • Equitable DIVISION 7 LEE Candidate Status: Email: [email protected] COFFEE Incumbent Facebook: judgecoffee Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 7 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Judge Northwestern University; Harvard Law School Stop Killing Foundation, Local Schools; Tennessee Bar Association; National Bar Association; Memphis Bar Association MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 43

KENYA Candidate Status: Facebook: Kenya-Brooks-for-Criminal-Court-Judge-Division BROOKS Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 7 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Attorney University of Mississippi School of Law Top Three Issues: • Dependable • Ethical • Respectable DIVISION 8 CHRIS Candidate Status: Website: tncourts.gov/courts/judges/chris-craft CRAFT Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 8 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Judge, Adjunct Law Professor Memphis Theology Seminary in Law and Second Presbyterian Church - Elder and Sunday School Teacher; Founding Religion; University of Memphis: B.A in member, Shelby County Domestic Violence Council; Founding member, Memphis Psychology and JD Leadership Foundation; Vice-president of Leo Bearman Chapter of the American Inns of Court; Founding member of board of directors of Synergy SANJEEV Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Twitter: vote4jeev MEMULA Candidate Status: Facebook: people/Sanjeev-Memula-for-Judge Website: sanjeevmemulaforjudge.com Challenger Instagram: vote4jeev/?hl=en LinkedIn: vote4jeev/?hl=en Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 8 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: Attorney Washington University; law degree from University of Missouri Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Memphis Kansas City School of Law Bar Association MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 44

DIVISION 9 MARK Candidate Status: Facebook: judgemarkward WARD Incumbent Website: reelectmarkward.com Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 9 Previous elected offices held: Education: Community Affiliation: Undergraduate degree in Law Enforcement Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, Habitat for Humanity; Adopt-A-School Program; Kiwanis Club University of Memphis; Master of Arts in Religion from Memphis Theological of Memphis; Board of Dismas House Inc.; The Community Seminary; Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis Legal Center; Sunday School teacher A. MELISSA Candidate Status: Facebook: amelissaboyd BOYD Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Judge Div 9 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Attorney Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance, University of Memphis; JD, University of Louisville MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 45

DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL PROFILES They prosecute all misdemeanor and felony charges brought in Juvenile Court, the General Sessions Courts, the Grand Jury, and the Criminal Courts of the District. AMY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] WEIRICH Republican Facebook: DAWeirich Candidate Status: Website: DAWeirich.com Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County District Attorney General Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Education: Community Affiliation: District Attorney Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University Member of St. Louis Catholic Church of Tennessee at Martin; law degree from the University of Memphis Top Three Issues: She has seen first-hand the impact that violent crime has on the most vulnerable in our community and she has dedicated her career to designing programs to improve the criminal justice system. • Operation Safe Community- chaired 5-year plan (2016-2021) which led to a decrease in overall crime before the pandemic slowed arrests and created a national spike in crime. • Community Prosecution Unit – assigns senior-level prosecutors to work in MPD precincts with law enforcement and the community to address specific needs of the community. Also divert low level offenders from juvenile court. • Community Justice Program - an important restorative justice program for low level offenses and offenders utilizing volunteers from the community where the crime occurred to determine how best to restore the community, the victim and the offender. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 46


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