Memphis City Councilman Frank Colvett said on Memphis Morning News, he's not sure if JB Smiley didn't read the U of M Auxiliary charter before he presented a resolution demanding seats on the board. Simply put- there are no additional seats. This is part of the city council's attempt to push back on Mayor Strickland's plan to transfer Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis.  Council members showed dissatisfaction that the mayor didn't present it to them before going public.  The council's animus towards the handling of the plan, could put the $50 million gift by the Smith family, in jeopardy.

Memphis City Councilman Frank Colvett said on Memphis Morning News, he's not sure if JB Smiley didn't read the U of M Auxiliary charter before he presented a resolution demanding seats on the board. Simply put- there are no additional seats. This is part of the city council's attempt to push back on Mayor Strickland's plan to transfer Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis.  Council members showed dissatisfaction that the mayor didn't present it to them before going public.  The council's animus towards the handling of the plan, could put the $50 million gift by the Smith family, in jeopardy.

Memphis Morning News, weekdays from 6-9 on Newstalk 989. Ditch and Jeff talk with people important in shaping news and politics in The Mid-South and the country. 

Memphis Morning News, weekdays from 6-9 on Newstalk 989. Ditch and Jeff talk with people important in shaping news and politics in The Mid-South and the country.&nbsp;

Memphis Morning News

Start your day with the news you need from Memphis and the Mid-South.  Hosts, Ditch& Tim Van Horn engage you with compelling commentary on the issues and speaks with those close to the issues. Heard on Newstalk 989, Jeff Brightwell updates you with news and sports. 

Start your day with the news you need from Memphis and the Mid-South.  Hosts, Ditch&amp; Tim Van Horn engage you with compelling commentary on the issues and speaks with those close to the issues. Heard on Newstalk 989, Jeff Brightwell updates you with news and sports.

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