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**A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR**

Hosted by Memphis City Council Chairman, Martavius Jones. A View From the Chair takes an in-depth look at all things City of Memphis with an eye toward bringing our listening and viewing audience first-hand information and in some cases breaking news provided by the Chair of the Memphis City Council. Each episode features a unique look at the City of Memphis, its government, elected officials and other key stakeholders.

Latest Episodes:

Leading Memphis To The Future Jan 26, 2022

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Chairman Frank Colvett Jr. visits with Memphis City Mayor Jim Strickland to discuss:

All things Memphis and the future of the city
The areas of growth we've seen in his tenure as Mayor and where we still need to grow.
The ways in which the city is supporting the Police department in helping decrease crime throughout Memphis.

Welcoming a New Police Chief To Memphis Part 2 Dec 09, 2021

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Chairman Frank Colvett Jr. visits with Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis and Memphis Assistant Chief of Police Shawn Jones to discuss:

The transition to a new regime at the Memphis Police Department
The areas of growth the citizens of Memphis can expect to see going forward within the Memphis Police Department
The ways in which the Memphis Police Department plans on keeping the citizens of Memphis safe and reducing crime in the city

Welcoming a New Police Chief To Memphis Part 1 Nov 25, 2021

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Chairman Frank Colvett Jr. visits with Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis and Memphis Assistant Police Chief Don Crowe to discuss:

The transition to a new regime at the Memphis Police Department
The areas of growth the citizens of Memphis can expect to see going forward within the Memphis Police Department
The ways in which the Memphis Police Department plans on keeping the citizens of Memphis safe and reducing crime in the city

Striving To Be The Best Sep 23, 2021

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Chairman Frank Colvett Jr. visits with Jim Dean, President and CEO of The Memphis Zoo to discuss:

His career journey to becoming the President and CEO of The Memphis Zoo
The ways in which the Memphis Zoo has grown into one of the best zoo's in the country
The new initiatives and animals being introduced to the Zoo in the future

Preaching Fire Safety In Memphis Aug 19, 2021

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Chairman Frank Colvett Jr. visits with Chief Gina Sweat, Memphis Fire Department Director to discuss:

Her career journey to becoming the Memphis Fire Department Director
The importance of teaching fire safety to the community
The impact COVID has had on the Memphis Fire Department over the last year
What are the steps to becoming a Memphis Firefighter?

Bringing Beauty Back To Memphis Jul 24, 2021

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Chairman Frank Colvett Jr. visits with Sherry May, Co-Director of Live at The Garden to discuss:

How Sherry May became the Co-Director of Live at The Garden
What purpose Live at The Garden serves for the City of Memphis
The importance of taking Memphis to the next level by attracting people to the city through things like Live at The Garden
What's next for Sherry May?

Building Opportunities In Memphis Jul 15, 2021

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Chairman Frank Colvett Jr. visits with Natalie Wilson, Executive Director of Levitt Shell. to discuss:

What service Levitt Shell provides for the City of Memphis
Her career in public service and nonprofit organizations
The community building activities Levitt Shell organizes in Memphis
What's next for Natalie Wilson and Levitt Shell

The Importance of Public Service Jul 08, 2021

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Chairman Frank Colvett Jr. visits with Chandell Ryan, Deputy Chief Operations Officer for The City of Memphis. to discuss:

The importance of Public Service
Her role as the interim director of Solid Waste in Memphis
The ways in which the Memphis City Council can continue to support the public servants in Memphis

Providing Service To Memphis Jul 01, 2021

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Chairman Frank Colvett Jr. visits with JT Young, Chief Executive Officer for MLGW. to discuss:

The importance of MLGW to Memphis
The challenges facing MLGW and the citizens they serve after COVID
The ways in which the Memphis City Council can continue to support MLGW's efforts in providing electricity, gas and water safely and efficiently to the citizens of Memphis

Importance of Public Transportation Jun 10, 2021

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Chairman Frank Colvett Jr. visits with Gary Rosenfeld, President & CEO (MATA) to discuss:

The importance of public transportation to Memphis
The challenges facing MATA after COVID and before COVID
The ways in which the Memphis City Council can continue to support MATA's efforts in making public transportation thrive in Memphis

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