At The Helm

Out And Over

This is the problem in Memphis. No new faces are on the horizon that I see. The former mayor didn't groom anyone to take his place. The only young person he mentored over the years was Reginald French, and we see how that ended. He has no marketable skill and can't get elected to a high profile public office. That makes it real hard to earn a six figure salary. The last I heard he was being sued by somebody. From the looks of things, leadership under Mayor Wharton won't be that much different. He has too many favors to repay.

This latest idea's time might have come, but Willie Herenton's time has passed. I supported Mayor Herenton during his eighteen years in office. But not so much since he stepped down. In his bid for congress last year. I was more against Steve Cohen than I was for him. The man has been the boss of something for the last thirty years. He is having withdrawal symptoms. This latest proposed endeavor is a bit too much. This would be a reasonable expectation had he remained in education for the last twenty years. But he chose a career in politics. Willie Herenton is 71 yrs. old and already rich. Don't overstay your welcome. We are in the midst of straightening out some  of your messes. Let someone else have a chance at the helm.