His Best Shot

This generation of the Fords won't get to hold the title of elected Mayor. Joe Ford loss a not so close race for county Mayor. His son and nephew hold county commission and city council seats respectively , but don't pose a present threat for the top job. The family stronghold seems only to be in South Memphis. Though Joe probably comes with less baggage than his brothers, he has less charisma than Harold or John. He gave it his best shot.