Since there's not a baby shoebox worth of savings in consolidation, politicos are attempting to sell consolidation to the voters by stating that it will eliminate "red tape" for new businesses coming into the area. This is political crazy talk ( see example - http://www.reinventgovernment.org/ ).

Currently there is an attempt to consolidate Memphis and Shelby County governments. A ballot initiative is being considered to allow voters to choose the future. We recommend that government officials not waste their time in such an endeavor, but rather fix the current ailments of their respective communities.

Contact your elected officials and voice your opinion.

List of Current Issues with Consolidation:
1. No Plan
2. No Savings cited
3. No Efficiencies cited
4. Courts / Judges will interfere with representation numbers
5. No tangible improvements in services
6. Current problems of crime, schools,and corruption cannot be solved with a bigger (metro) government.
7. Any hope of a new governmental model will be dashed by current stakeholders
8. "Reinvent Government" is simply fools gold. Government red tape can be cut today without consolidation.
9. School systems may be consolidated. State law is open to interpretation.



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Since there's not a baby shoebox worth of savings in consolidation, politicos are attempting to sell consolidation to the voters by stating that it will eliminate "red tape" for new businesses coming into the area. This is political crazy talk ( see example - http://www.reinventgovernment.org/ ).

Currently there is an attempt to consolidate Memphis and Shelby County governments. A ballot initiative is being considered to allow voters to choose the future. We recommend that government... (read more)