Improving MLGW’s infrastructure has become a top campaign issue in the race for Memphis mayor.
Here’s how each candidate has responded to the latest power crisis:
Van Turner: “Our infrastructure continues to be a problem. We can not continue to endure power outages after every storm. When elected, I will do all that is in my power to fix it.”Our infrastructure continues to be a problem. We can not continue to endure power outages after every storm. When elected, I will do all that is in my power to fix it. https://t.co/ttDuEQzy3I
— Van Turner (@VanForMemphis) July 19, 2023
Michelle McKissack: “The power is out in Memphis again, mine included! I’m right there with you. I’m tired of this. The heat is deadly. Our food spoils. Dinners can’t be prepared. Our lives stop. But our bills aren’t cheaper. As Mayor of Memphis, I’ll be dedicated to fixing this!”
The power is out in Memphis again, mine included! I’m right there with you. I’m tired of this. The heat is deadly. Our food spoils. Dinners can’t be prepared. Our lives stop. But our bills aren’t cheaper. As Mayor of Memphis, I’ll be dedicated to fixing this!
— Michelle McKissack (@MicMcKiss) July 19, 2023
This story will be updated if any other candidates publicly weigh in on the outages plaguing the city.
