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Conrad Takes the Oath as 13th Council Member

Businessman Kemp Conrad was sworn in as the newest member of the Memphis city council in a ceremony Monday in the Hall of Mayors. Conrad, winner of a special election earlier this month, replaces former councilman Scott McCormick, who left to become president of the Plough Foundation.

Businessman Kemp Conrad was sworn in as the newest member of the Memphis city council in a ceremony Monday in the Hall of Mayors. Conrad, winner of a special election earlier this month, replaces former councilman Scott McCormick, who left to become president of the Plough Foundation.

Monday’s ceremony, which drew a decent-sized crowd, was followed up by a reception at the Madison Hotel.

Conrad’s first major action was to join with the minority Tuesday in a 7-6 vote which defeated attempts to liberalize the city’s residence requirements for new police officers.

–Jackson Baker