Remarks by Jana Swearengen Washington
341 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 14
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“Thank you. We'll have Mark Wilson and then Alexa Pouncey. Okay, Mark Wilson isn't here, Alexa Pouncey.”
City Council · Oct 8, 2026
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“Thank you so much. We'll have Carrie Iacomini and Andrea Ball. Okay, not here. Andrea Ball and Jessica Miller. Okay, Gloria Jones. Crystal Hollins.”
City Council · Oct 8, 2026
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“Thank you. We will now have Brandi Price and then Alexander Perkins.”
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“Thank you so much for your insight. That was part of the meeting and discussion today to make sure we're including experts. Councilman Spinoza, you're recognized.”
City Council · Oct 8, 2026
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“No, we are not gonna have that. The schedule will be posted and you will know all of that information. Thank you. Alexander Perkins.”
City Council · Oct 8, 2026
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“Alexander Perkins and then Amber Sherman.”
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“Thank you. Amber Sherman and then Justin Pearson.”
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“Thank you. Justin Pearson, I'm in for Sean Pearson.”
City Council · Oct 8, 2026
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“We do welcome comments and we want the community to have input. But we want to have a professional meeting without bull horns, without standing in chairs and hollering and screaming. We want to be able to have a professional meeting. So there was some correspondence that was sent out, and I'm more than happy to talk with you after the meeting to follow up.”
City Council · Oct 8, 2026
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“And that's why we had to go into recess because it was so chaotic.”
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“Thank you. I've been courteous, but your time is up.”
City Council · Oct 8, 2026
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City Council · Oct 8, 2026
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“Thank you. That concludes our meeting. I will entertain a motion to adjourn. Been moved by Councilman Smiley, second by Councilwoman Walker. Thank you all for coming out. Have a great evening.”
City Council · Oct 8, 2026
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“Good afternoon, good afternoon. I would like to call out October 6th, 2026 council meeting to order. All rise please. Thank you. I would like to recognize our chaplain of the day, Pastor Percy Hunter of Christ United Baptist Church, invited by Councilwoman Cooper Sutton. Pastor Hunter, if you would please lead us in prayer, we will follow the prayer with the Pledge of Allegiance.”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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“Thank you for that beautiful prayer. Councilwoman Cooper Sutton, you're recognized.”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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“Thank you. Vice Chair Carlisle, I believe you've reviewed the minutes.”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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“That item passes. Welcome to the October 6th, 2026 regular meeting of the Memphis City Council. Meetings of the council shall be conducted in an orderly manner to ensure that the public has the full opportunity to be heard and the deliberate process of the council is retained at all times. Our staff has meeting agendas available upfront. Allison, raise your hand. as well as comment request cards for members of the public wishing to be heard on a specific item. All those wishing to speak on an item must turn in their comment card to staff before the item is called. If you are not here to speak…”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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“Councilwoman Easter Thomas and Councilwoman Cooper Sutton, you are recognized at this time.”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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“Councilman Warren, you're recognized at this time.”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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City Council · Oct 6, 2026
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“We will now move to the regular agenda items, starting with item number 21.”
City Council · Oct 6, 2026