Memphis Mayoral Scorecard: 7 in, 2 out, 6.5 on the fence
The Commercial Appeal has the story about longtime Herenton “pal” Charles Carpenter entering the race to replace Willie. Maybe Willie will leave after all.
A clear sign that Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton has every intention of retiring at the end of this month arrived in the form of a press release Wednesday afternoon announcing that attorney Charles Carpenter — who managed all five of Herenton’s mayoral campaigns — will run in the city’s special mayoral election.
That brings the announced candidates to up to seven. You can’t tell the players without a scorecard. If you want more details on these guys, I’ve got that over here.
In:
A.C. Wharton. Sitting County Mayor, lame duck due to term limits.
Myron Lowery. Sitting City Council chairman, about to be Mayor Pro-Tem for 90 days.
Carol Chumney. Former City Councilwoman, longtime Hereton foe.
Ken Whalum Jr. A poor mans Willie Herenton. Just as corrupt, without the power.
Charles Carpenter. Herenton’s best buddy. Ran all five of Herentons mayoral campaigns.
Jerry Lawler. Former champion wrestler. Also a published author, and cd recording artist.
Sharon Webb. Memphis City school board member. Received 510 votes last time she ran.
Out:
Larry Godwin. Memphis PD Director. Was considering, decided against it.
Willie Herenton (Allegedly. Don’t hold your breath kiddos). He’s packing his office and calling Cohen a racist. He might finally be gone.
Unannounced:
Jim Strickland. City Councilman. Lots of “Draft Strickland” action online.
Kemp Conrad. City Councilman. Former head of Shelby County Republican Party.
Herman Morris. Former head of MLGW. Lost to Herenton and Chumney in 2007 election.
James Harvey. Member of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners. Needs some attention.
Wanda Halbert. City Councilwoman. Got her son off for marijuana possession after he’d been arrested.
Edmund Ford Sr. Ex-City Councilman. Only guy to beat the rap on Tennessee Waltz bribery case.
Prince Mongo. Four-time candidate for Mayor and Memphis and alleged citizen of the Planet Zambodia.
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I like this! I saw the name Charlotte Bergmann on a couple of lists. I think she has registered. Just an fyi. Now why don’t you run? I know about the having fun, can’t eat it. But the mayor’s race might be right up your alley. Take care. NitaB