> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.memphisurbanism.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Election - Nov 3, 2026

[Shelby County Election Sample Ballot](https://www.electionsshelbytn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nov-3-2026-Official-Sample-2026-State-and-Federal-General-Election-and-Municipal-Elections-Paper-Ver-2.pdf)

# Sources - Library Workers Amendment (Ordinance 5966)

Andrew Douglas. (2008a, July 28). *By Appointment Only: The Mayor Responds*. [https://www.actionnews5.com/story/8747920/by-appointment-only-the-mayor-responds/](https://www.actionnews5.com/story/8747920/by-appointment-only-the-mayor-responds/)

Andrew Douglas. (2008b, July 30). *Herenton defends high-level appointments*. [https://www.actionnews5.com/story/8758590/herenton-defends-high-level-appointments/](https://www.actionnews5.com/story/8758590/herenton-defends-high-level-appointments/)

Andrew Douglas. (2008c, August 20). *Letter from Mayor prompts council to change their minds*. [https://www.actionnews5.com/story/8868876/letter-from-mayor-prompts-council-to-change-their-minds/](https://www.actionnews5.com/story/8868876/letter-from-mayor-prompts-council-to-change-their-minds/)

Andrew Douglas. (2008d, November 17). *By Appointment Only: Connie Mathews*. [https://www.actionnews5.com/story/9366183/by-appointment-only-connie-mathews/](https://www.actionnews5.com/story/9366183/by-appointment-only-connie-mathews/)

Andria K. Brown. (2018). Keenon McCloy, Director of Memphis Public Libraries: FACES of Memphis. *StyleBlueprint*. [https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/keenon-mccloy-director-of-memphis-public-libraries-faces-of-memphis/](https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/keenon-mccloy-director-of-memphis-public-libraries-faces-of-memphis/)

City of Memphis. (n.d.-a). *City Charter*. Retrieved [https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code\_of\_ordinances](https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances)

City of Memphis. (n.d.-b). *Civil Service Commission of the City of Memphis*. Retrieved September 25, 2026, from [https://memphis.granicus.com/boards/w/83b761895743f233/boards/7300](https://memphis.granicus.com/boards/w/83b761895743f233/boards/7300)

City of Memphis. (2008, November 17). *Conie Mathews Application*. Action News 5. [https://web.archive.org/web/20111011155042/http://files.wmctv.com/2008/conniemathews.pdf](https://web.archive.org/web/20111011155042/http://files.wmctv.com/2008/conniemathews.pdf). [http://files.wmctv.com/2008/conniemathews.pdf](http://files.wmctv.com/2008/conniemathews.pdf)

City of Memphis. (2025, December 16). *City Council Meeting Agenda*. [https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Regular-Agenda-12.16.2025.pdf](https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Regular-Agenda-12.16.2025.pdf)

City of Memphis. (2026a, January 13). *City Council Meeting Agenda*. [https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Regular-Agenda-01.13.2026.pdf](https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Regular-Agenda-01.13.2026.pdf)

City of Memphis. (2026b, January 27). *City Council Meeting Agenda*. [https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Revised-Virtual-Regular-Agenda-12726.pdf](https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Revised-Virtual-Regular-Agenda-12726.pdf)

City of Memphis. (2026c, February 3). *City Council Meeting Agenda*. [https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virtual-Regular-Agenda-02-03-2026-Highlighted-Items.pdf](https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virtual-Regular-Agenda-02-03-2026-Highlighted-Items.pdf)

City of Memphis. (2026d, February 24). *City Council Meeting Agenda*. [https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Regular-Agenda-02-24-2026.pdf](https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Regular-Agenda-02-24-2026.pdf)

City of Memphis. (2026e, August 4). *Regular Agenda Documents*. [https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Regular-Agenda-Documents-8.4.26.pdf#page=220](https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Regular-Agenda-Documents-8.4.26.pdf#page=220)

Classification of Officers and Positions; Exemptions from Article., 250, City of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee Charter. Retrieved [https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/charter?nodeId=PTICHRELA\_ART34CISE\_S250CLOFPOEXAR](https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/charter?nodeId=PTICHRELA_ART34CISE_S250CLOFPOEXAR)

Clay Bailey. (2014, November 5). *Charter change in Civil Service Commission passes easily*. [https://www.proquest.com/hnpthecommercialappeal/docview/2666456927/80C0FE63ED4C4261PQ/2?accountid=33208\&sourcetype=Newspapers](https://www.proquest.com/hnpthecommercialappeal/docview/2666456927/80C0FE63ED4C4261PQ/2?accountid=33208\&sourcetype=Newspapers)

Communications Workers of America. (2025, September 4). *Memphis Public Libraries Workers Announce Union—Memphis Public Libraries Workers United—With Communications Workers of America*. [https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/memphis-public-libraries-workers-announce-union-memphis-public-libraries-workers](https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/memphis-public-libraries-workers-announce-union-memphis-public-libraries-workers)

Deep-Signature-7211. (2026, September 27). *Ordinance Questions* \[Reddit]. [https://www.reddit.com/r/memphis/comments/1wrxc74/ordinance\_questions/](https://www.reddit.com/r/memphis/comments/1wrxc74/ordinance_questions/)

Emmaline Rogers. (2026, January 19). *Memphis library workers fight for civil service protection*. [https://tennesseelookout.com/2026/01/19/memphis-library-workers-fight-for-civil-service-protection/](https://tennesseelookout.com/2026/01/19/memphis-library-workers-fight-for-civil-service-protection/)

G. Wayne Dowdy. (2009). Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Memphis, TN. *Tennessee Libraries*, *59*(4). [https://www.tnla.org/page/336](https://www.tnla.org/page/336)

Hannah Kozlowski. (2026, February 4). *County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. Submits resignation letter following tax evasion plea*. [https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/04/county-commissioner-edmund-ford-jr-submits-resignation-letter-following-tax-evasion-plea/](https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/04/county-commissioner-edmund-ford-jr-submits-resignation-letter-following-tax-evasion-plea/)

Jacinthia Jones. (2008a, February 13). *Mayor firming up his team*. [https://www.proquest.com/hnpthecommercialappeal/pagelevelimagepdf/2658309564/pagelevelImagePDF/3928BD82B664105PQ/1?t:lb=t\&accountid=33208\&sourcetype=Newspapers](https://www.proquest.com/hnpthecommercialappeal/pagelevelimagepdf/2658309564/pagelevelImagePDF/3928BD82B664105PQ/1?t:lb=t\&accountid=33208\&sourcetype=Newspapers).

Jacinthia Jones. (2008b, February 29). *5 Out at Library, at least one for a better job*. [https://www.proquest.com/hnpthecommercialappeal/docview/2658422589/B122BCA985BE4134PQ/2?sourcetype=Newspapers](https://www.proquest.com/hnpthecommercialappeal/docview/2658422589/B122BCA985BE4134PQ/2?sourcetype=Newspapers).

Janice Broach. (2008, November 26). *Connie Mathews fired from library job*. [https://www.actionnews5.com/story/9416288/connie-mathews-fired-from-library-job/](https://www.actionnews5.com/story/9416288/connie-mathews-fired-from-library-job/)

Jeremiah Hall. (n.d.). *Referendum to allow Shelby County Commission to appoint attorney, legal advisor passes*. Retrieved [https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/election-2026-lone-referendum-will-decide-whether-shelby-county-commission-can-appoint-own-counsel-legal-advisor/522-93c78bc8-a40a-4180-bd4d-b9afbe1b7679](https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/election-2026-lone-referendum-will-decide-whether-shelby-county-commission-can-appoint-own-counsel-legal-advisor/522-93c78bc8-a40a-4180-bd4d-b9afbe1b7679)

Jeremiah Hall. (2026, February 24). *Memphis voters will decide whether library workers receive civil service status*. [https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/memphis-voters-will-decide-whether-library-workers-receive-civil-service-status/522-4fcfd471-e755-476f-93a8-6e499291c274](https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/memphis-voters-will-decide-whether-library-workers-receive-civil-service-status/522-4fcfd471-e755-476f-93a8-6e499291c274)

Jody Callahan. (2008a, January 4). *Mayor taps McCloy as libraries director*.

Jody Callahan. (2008b, November 26). *Mother of John Ford’s kids fired*. [https://www.proquest.com/hnpthecommercialappeal/docview/2658146640/711255EA3EBB4F01PQ/3?accountid=33208\&sourcetype=Newspapers](https://www.proquest.com/hnpthecommercialappeal/docview/2658146640/711255EA3EBB4F01PQ/3?accountid=33208\&sourcetype=Newspapers)

John Branston. (2006, July 20). *A Century of Change*. [https://www.memphisflyer.com/a-century-of-change/](https://www.memphisflyer.com/a-century-of-change/)

Johnny Harris. (2026, September 10). *I don’t get democracy* \[YouTube]. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7LvhSQ5Te4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7LvhSQ5Te4)

Kailynn Johnson. (2026, February 25). *Memphis Voters To Decide On Library Worker Classification*. [https://www.memphisflyer.com/memphis-voters-to-decide-on-library-worker-classification/](https://www.memphisflyer.com/memphis-voters-to-decide-on-library-worker-classification/)

Katherine Burgess. (2025, December 3). *Union push is about more than pay, library workers say*. [https://mlk50.com/2025/12/03/union-push-is-about-more-than-pay-library-workers-say/](https://mlk50.com/2025/12/03/union-push-is-about-more-than-pay-library-workers-say/)

Kemp Conrad. (2014, November 2). *“Yes” vote on City Charter reform a step forward*. [https://www.proquest.com/hnpthecommercialappeal/docview/2666474902/80C0FE63ED4C4261PQ/3?accountid=33208\&sourcetype=Newspapers](https://www.proquest.com/hnpthecommercialappeal/docview/2666474902/80C0FE63ED4C4261PQ/3?accountid=33208\&sourcetype=Newspapers)

Library Journal. (2008, March 3). *TN Library Association Criticizes Memphis Mayor for Hiring Nonlibrarian Leaders*. [https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/tn-library-association-criticizes-memphis-mayor-for-hiring-nonlibrarian-leaders](https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/tn-library-association-criticizes-memphis-mayor-for-hiring-nonlibrarian-leaders)

Maya Smith. (2018, November 5). *Edmund Ford Jr. Snags Memphis Libraries Position*. [www.memphisflyer.com/edmund-ford-jr-snags-memphis-libraries-position/](https://doi.org/www.memphisflyer.com/edmund-ford-jr-snags-memphis-libraries-position/)

Memphis City Council. (2025a, December 2). *City Council Committee Meeting Agenda*. [https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Committee-Agenda-December-2-2025-v2-12125-4-pm.pdf](https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Committee-Agenda-December-2-2025-v2-12125-4-pm.pdf)

Memphis City Council. (2025b, December 2). *Memphis City Council Committee Meetings: December 2, 2025* \[Video recording]. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIhnLd7T0zY\&t=9794s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIhnLd7T0zY\&t=9794s)

Memphis City Council. (2025c, December 16). *Memphis City Council: December 16, 2025* \[Video recording]. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF23RE2nSjA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF23RE2nSjA)

Memphis City Council. (2026a, January 13). *Memphis City Council: January 13, 2026* \[Video recording]. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3yUx1sYG\_I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3yUx1sYG_I)

Memphis City Council. (2026b, January 27). *Memphis City Council: January 27, 2026* \[Video recording]. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6acEej-3Gw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6acEej-3Gw)

Memphis City Council. (2026c, February 3). *Memphis City Council: February 3, 2026* \[Video recording]. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A9\_n5lhvGU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A9_n5lhvGU)

Memphis City Council. (2026d, February 24). *Memphis City Council: February 24, 2026* \[Video recording]. [https://www.youtube.com/live/aRUeVaEgBFc?si=3xCzBeGq8xvixm9e\&t=2985](https://www.youtube.com/live/aRUeVaEgBFc?si=3xCzBeGq8xvixm9e\&t=2985)

*Memphis Library Supporters Campaign*. (2026). [https://mplsupporters.wixsite.com/home](https://mplsupporters.wixsite.com/home)

*Memphis Voters Added This Civil Service Protection in 2013. Now It May Be Back on the Ballot, and It Could Come Out.* (2026, July 21). [https://the901report.com/beats/city-council/civil-service-charter-amendment](https://the901report.com/beats/city-council/civil-service-charter-amendment)

@memphislibrarysupporters. (2026, July 18). *We \<3 Our Library Workers* \[Instagram]. [https://www.instagram.com/p/Da8aPDgJFSc/](https://www.instagram.com/p/Da8aPDgJFSc/)

Michaela Redmond. (2026, February 23). *‘Worth fighting for:’ Public library workers urge Memphis City Council to approve civil service referendum*. [https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/24/worth-fighting-public-library-workers-urge-memphis-city-council-approve-civil-service-referendum](https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/24/worth-fighting-public-library-workers-urge-memphis-city-council-approve-civil-service-referendum)

Norman Oder. (2010a, May 21). *Memphis PL Head, Colleagues Retire*. [https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/memphis-pl-head-colleagues-retire](https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/memphis-pl-head-colleagues-retire)

Norman Oder. (2010b, May 21). *TN Librarians vs. Memphis Mayor*. [https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/tn-librarians-vs-memphis-mayor](https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/tn-librarians-vs-memphis-mayor)

Patty Duncan. (2008, January 17). *Letter to Editor*.

Richard Thompson. (2008, November 25). On The Appointed (Connie Mathews) \[Blogspot]. *Mediaverse*. [https://mediaverse-memphis.blogspot.com/2008/11/on-appointed-connie-mathews.html](https://mediaverse-memphis.blogspot.com/2008/11/on-appointed-connie-mathews.html)

Shelby County Election Commission. (2026, September). *State and Federal General Election and Municipal Elections* \[Sample Ballot November 3, 2026]. [https://www.electionsshelbytn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nov-3-2026-Official-Sample-2026-State-and-Federal-General-Election-and-Municipal-Elections-Paper-Ver-2.pdf](https://www.electionsshelbytn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nov-3-2026-Official-Sample-2026-State-and-Federal-General-Election-and-Municipal-Elections-Paper-Ver-2.pdf)

*Some council members not happy with new administrative appointments*. (2008, February 14). [https://www.actionnews5.com/story/7869722/some-council-members-not-happy-with-new-administrative-appointments/](https://www.actionnews5.com/story/7869722/some-council-members-not-happy-with-new-administrative-appointments/)

Stuart Rucker. (2026, June 28). *Advocates rally voters for Memphis Library civil service protections*. [https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/06/29/advocates-rally-voters-memphis-library-civil-service-protections/](https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/06/29/advocates-rally-voters-memphis-library-civil-service-protections/)

The 901 Report. (2026, August 4). *Four Residents Asked What the Civil Service Charter Amendment Would Do. The Council Attorney Asked Them to Raise Their Hands if They Knew the Law. Then It Passed.* [https://the901report.com/beats/city-council/civil-service-referendum-passes](https://the901report.com/beats/city-council/civil-service-referendum-passes)

The Hot List. (2008, June 1). *Memphis Magazine*. [https://memphismagazine.com/features/the-hot-list/](https://memphismagazine.com/features/the-hot-list/)

TLA Executive Board. (2008, March 1). *Letter sent to Tennessee Library Association membership*. [https://web.archive.org/web/20110615184016/https://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/mar/01/letter-sent-tennessee-library-association-membersh/](https://web.archive.org/web/20110615184016/https://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/mar/01/letter-sent-tennessee-library-association-membersh/). [https://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/mar/01/letter-sent-tennessee-library-association-membersh/](https://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/mar/01/letter-sent-tennessee-library-association-membersh/)

TLA Slams Memphis Mayor for Political Library Appointments. (2008, March 14). *American Libraries Magazine*. [https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/tla-slams-memphis-mayor-for-political-library-appointments/](https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/tla-slams-memphis-mayor-for-political-library-appointments/)