Michalyn Easter-Thomas

Data Center Regulation and Moratorium

Multi-million dollar investments and utility commitments are at stake for the city's power and water grids.

Data Center Moratorium and Regulations

Potential impact on municipal economic development and utility capacity, with estimated environmental damages cited by advocacy groups exceeding $30 million annually.

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Concerns

While this meeting itself doesn't cost extra, it could pave the way for new federal grants and funding to help fight crime in our city.

Immigration Enforcement and Community Impact

Unknown

Voter Registration and Election Preparedness

lawsuit

Taxpayers are likely on the hook for mounting legal defense fees as the city fights this First Amendment lawsuit.

Pension Fund Performance and Benefit Payouts

Impacts the long-term obligations and fund balance of the city pension system.

Enforcement of Historic District Guidelines on Unpermitted Changes

Involves major private insurance-backed reconstruction costs for a single-family dwelling.

school district takeover

State-level intervention could shuffle how education dollars are spent, potentially shifting funding priorities and taxpayer resources across the district.

Police Accountability and Transparency

Increases in funding for the city attorney's office and police operations were highlighted by public speakers.

Telecommunications Expansion in Residential Zones

Potential negative impact on nearby residential property values if approved.

Residential Infill and Lot Widths in Midtown

Encourages private capital investment and property value growth in disinvested historic pockets.

Summer Avenue Car Wash Proposal

Generates commercial property tax revenue by redeveloping a defunct restaurant site.

Civil Service Protections and Proposed Referendum

Potential administrative restructuring costs.

community empowerment

It could unlock new financial strategies and resources to help local families grow their wealth.

Opposition to Congressional District 9 Map Splitting

Park Lease Guidelines and Nonprofit Asset Oversight

The lease generates approximately $280,000 in rent and $500,000 in facility improvements over its lifespan.

Historic Demolition Request at 1813 Linden Avenue

Demolition costs and future site redevelopment costs for the church property.

Public Transit Funding and MATA Operations

City funding and state/federal grants allocated for transit operations.

Cordova Residential Growth and Infrastructure Strain

Impacts surrounding home equity and property values in established Cordova neighborhoods.

Consent Agenda Approval

COA 2026-089 (1853 Lindale Avenue)

COA 2026-124 (740 North Willett Street)

COA 2026-104: 1027 South Cox Street

COA 2026-108: 272 North Bellevue Boulevard

COA 2026-111: 1642 Euclid Avenue

COA 2026-112: 1531 Carr Avenue

COA 2026-113: 1696 Kendale Avenue

COA 2026-116: 1284 South Willette Street

COA 2026-117: 1693 Jackson Avenue

Approval of September 24, 2026 Minutes

Resolution to Provide Spousal Allowances

Approval of Service Retirements

Resolution to Provide Reduced Retirement

Affirmation of ALJ Order for Clyde Brooks

Line of Duty Disability Retirement for Maurice Banyan

Line of Duty Disability Retirement for Dennis Daugherty

Line of Duty Disability Retirement for Joey Jackson

Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) Participation

Approval of the September 24, 2026 Pension Board Minutes

Approval of DOJ Grant Funds via U.S. Marshals Service (Item 35)

Approval of Lease Agreement with Bluff City Pickleball (Item 26)

Recused from voting on the item.

Failure of 18-Month Data Center Moratorium (Item 19)

Approval of Data Center Development Standards Ordinance (Item 18)

Hold Ordinances 19, 20, 21, and 31 (Data Center Moratorium)

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Warren

MOTION: Ford SECOND: Easter-Thomas

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Warren

MOTION: Walker SECOND: Warren

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Warren

MOTION: Logan SECOND: Warren

MOTION: Walker SECOND: Warren

MOTION: Smiley SECOND: Canale

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Warren

MOTION: Spinosa SECOND: Warren

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa

MOTION: Walker SECOND: Ford

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HONORARY STREET NAME CHANGE ON EAST STREET BETWEEN STAGE ROAD AND FAIRHAVEN LANE FOR PASTOR LEON JONES, JR.

Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting on July 21, 2026

RESOLUTION HONORING PATRICIA ANN ROGERS FOR HER STEADFAST DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING BLIGHT IN MEMPHIS.

RESOLUTION HONORING CORHONDA “HOODA BROWN” DAWSON.

RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 9.6 OF THE MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3778 OLD WAVERLY COVE.

CONSENT AGENDA – Items #5, #6, #7, #9, #10 and #11 were acted upon by one motion.

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEERING PLANS FOR INTERSECTION OF A. W. WILLIS AVENUE AT NORTH FOURTH STREET AND ACCEPTING BOND AS SECURITY.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FY 27 SPONSORSHIPS FOR MEMPHIS PARKS PROGRAMMING IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00).

RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $13,672,960.00 FUNDED BY G.O. BONDS CHARGEABLE TO THE FY2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET FOR THE SOUTHWEST TWIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, CD01104.

RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED PLAN PY26/FY27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND APPROPRIATING FEDERAL ENTITLEMENT FUNDS TO THE PY26/FY27 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET.

Approval of Same Night Minutes for Items #2, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #17, #18, & #19 from tonight's meeting.

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE INSTALLATION OF A PUBLIC ART MURAL AT THE ALLIANCE HEALTH CARE SERVICES CHILDREN AND YOUTH CRISIS WELLNESS CENTER.

REFERENDUM ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS... SO AS TO ESTABLISH LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

REFERENDUM ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS... TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION BY ORDINANCE OF UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SYSTEMS FOR DISPOSITION OF APPEALS THAT MAY AFFECT T

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE OF A FINANCING LEASE IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING SEVEN MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,100,000.00), RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION O

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 CIP BUDGET BY ALLOCATING AND APPROPRIATING SEVEN MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,100,000.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

Appeal of Romulus Corporation (Memphis Alcohol Commission Matter)

Resolution 29: AFSCME Total Economic Package Impasse Vote

Memphis Metropolitan Landbank Authority Appointments

Resolution to Accept Recommendations of the Parks and Environment Ad Hoc Committee (Item 16)

Ordinance No. 5966: Library Civil Service Referendum

Ordinance No. 5958: Correctional Facility Zoning Regulations

Minutes Approval for January 13, 2026

Resolution to Amend Council Rules of Procedure (Item 24)

MLGW Board Appointments (Item 25)

Resolution Ratifying Remote Meeting Decision (Item 27)

Consent Agenda (Items 4-7, 26)

MLGW Fiscal Consent Agenda (Items 8-17)

Resolution for Emergency Park Repairs (Item 21)