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BTH: Mayor Strickland on Deannexation, Taxes, More

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland talks about tax incentives on this week's Behind the Headlines.
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Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland talks about tax incentives on this week's Behind the Headlines.
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland talks about tax incentives on this week's Behind the Headlines.
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Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland talks about tax incentives on this week's Behind the Headlines.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland visits WKNO-TV's Behind the Headlines this week to look ahead at some of the issues facing the city in the future. Deannexation could have an impact on the city's tax base and income, but could also help cut the city's expenses. Also, the mayor talks about the tax incentives called PILOTs (Payment In Lieu of Taxes), seen as a way to attract new business to Memphis. Host Eric Barnes is joined by Bill Dries of the Memphis Daily News.

https://youtu.be/FR_CyEbcLe4

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A native "Florida Man," Christopher started in this business as a copy clerk at the renowned St. Petersburg Times before persuading editors to let him write. He moved to Memphis in 2001 to cover arts and entertainment at the Commercial Appeal. Since then, he has contributed to nearly every publication in Shelby County, writing features on everything from the Civil War to Civil Rights. Also, Elvis... a lot of Elvis.
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