Memphis mayor, police chief clash at meeting

MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
  • Community members organized a peaceful protest due to the recent evictions of residents at the 75-unit Madison Chase apartment complex Friday, July 10. ELIZABETH TANNER/THE GREENBELT INTREPID
    Community members organized a peaceful protest due to the recent evictions of residents at the 75-unit Madison Chase apartment complex Friday, July 10. ELIZABETH TANNER/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

    MEMPHIS — Mayor Joe Davis was given 30 days to clean up his commercial property and come into compliance with municipal codes when the Memphis City Council met Monday night.

    During a hearing on dilapidated properties, Police Chief Rex Plant opened his remarks by saying, “This is about you, unfortunately, mayor.” Plant said the complaint focused on junk and debris behind Davis’ radio station and bro…