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Pedestrian Fatalities, Injuries Spur Calls for Action Public Records & Notices View a complete day’s public records and notices at memphisdailynews.com. www.chandlerreports.com Tuesday, November 12, 2019 MemphisDailyNews.com Vol. 134 | No. 180 Rack–50¢/Delivery–39¢ Veteran still serving Memphis by air, and now on the ground FRANK LANIGAN of TCBY on Union Avenue in July, excited for that sugar rush,” Jack- “You learn to adapt and over- returned to the U.S. to continue Courtesy of The Daily Memphian saying it was time to give back to son said. come,” he said. “I’ve been in some his career in law enforcement. His With over 23 years of military his community in a different way. The Bronx native joined the rough situations and saying ‘I skills as a pilot in are now being and law enforcement experience, “TCBY was always one of my U.S. Army after high school at the can’t do it’ is not an option, so you put to use by the Memphis Police local veteran Verdo Jackson re- favorite spots anyway, and it kind age of 19. He said that for him, just have to drive on.” Department through helicopter cently stepped into a sweeter role. of gives me that nostalgic feel- hanging out with no purpose was After being stationed in Ger- patrol, and search and rescue. The former Black Hawk he- ing when I walk in. Kids come in not an option, and the Army pro- many for five years and complet- licopter pilot became the owner and they’re happy, laughing, and vided direction and motivation. ing a 16-month tour in Iraq, he VETERAN CONTINUED ON P2 number in 2017 was 484. Nationwide, pedestrian deaths hit a 28-year high in 2018 with 6,283 pedestrians killed in ve- Pedestrian fatalities, injuries hicle-involved accidents – the most deaths since 1990, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Memphis metro area, which includes Ar- spur calls for action kansas and Mississippi, ranked as the 11th most dangerous metro area in the country for pedestri- ans with 297 pedestrians killed from 2008 to 2017, according to the advocacy group Smart Growth America in its 2019 Dangerous by Design study. The advocacy group study showed that be- tween 2008 to 2017, the Memphis metro area’s an- nual pedestrian fatality rate was 2.21 per 100,000 residents. The national average is 1.55 per 100,000 residents. And now, efforts are afoot to improve on the sobering statistics. U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, along with other law- makers, has sponsored the Complete Streets Act, legislation that would require states to provide funding and technical assistance for pedestrian safety projects by building sidewalks, crosswalks and help for accessible public transit. Under the bill, states would allocate 5% of fed- eral highway funds they receive to establish pro- grams for design and construction that promotes safer and more accessible transportation routes. The idea is to have “complete streets” that can accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists and public transit users. On Oct. 25, Cohen came home to Memphis for a round-table meeting to discuss ideas including the Complete Streets Act. Attending the meeting were city and county leaders, advocacy groups and transportation leaders working to improve pedes- trian and bicycle safety in Memphis. Grahamwood Elementary School crossing guard Flora “Ms. Flo” Wallace is welcomed back to work on Nov. 6, 2019, with hugs, “We spent all our money getting cars to travel balloons, confetti and cheerleaders. Wallace has been recovering from injuries including a cracked rib she suffered Sept. 11 after at a high rate of speed without taking into consid- being hit by a truck while on the job. (Jim Weber/Courtesy of The Daily Memphian) eration safety,” Cohen said in a telephone interview YOLANDA JONES the street. last year, and 38 pedestrians were hit after the Oct. 25 meeting. “We have 50,000 deaths Courtesy of The Daily Memphian She was taken to the hospital, and killed in 2017. within a decade of pedestrians and bikers killed Eleven-year-old RaKayla Blount where she later died from her injuries. In addition to those killed, 229 by automobile traffic. was hit by a car March 26 as she at- She is one of 30 pedestrians killed so far people have been injured in pedestrian “Now Memphis is one of the top cities, tempted to cross Millbranch to get to this year on city streets. Thirty-three accidents this year in Memphis. Last her dad waiting in his vehicle across pedestrians died on Memphis streets year, 520 people were injured and the PEDESTRIAN CONTINUED ON P3 INSIDE Public Records ................ 4 memphisdailynews.com chandlerreports.com Public Notices ............... 13 ©2019 The Daily News Publishing Company A division of The Daily News Publishing Company Memphis, Tennessee The standard for premium real estate Established 1886 • 134th year information since 1968 Call 901.523.1561 to subscribe Call 901.458.6419 for more information Page 2 MemphisDailyNews.com Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Uptown TIF expansion includes 3 North Memphis neighborhoods OMER YUSUF we would, and in that case, I think it will Courtesy of The Daily Memphian benefit us to be part of TIF, because we The Uptown tax increment financing will have assets that will help make our district boundaries will expand to include neighborhoods better.”The Memphis City several additional North Memphis neigh- Council and Shelby County Commission borhoods starting Jan. 1.Smokey City, New both approved changes to the Uptown TIF Chicago and Bickford are the three residen- ordinance on final reading in October.TIF tial neighborhoods to be incorporated into funds will also be available for public in- the most recent Uptown TIF expansion. frastructure such as alley improvements, Low-income property owners in those areas street lighting and security cameras in will soon be eligible for home improvement the North Memphis neighborhoods.The grants of up to $30,000.The Community Re- CRA’s goal is to rehab 25 homes in the TIF development Agency administers the $95 district every four months, Murray said. It million in funds generated by the Uptown has helped build 22 new housing units in TIF, which has 12 years left before its term the TIF district the last two years in part- expires.“Our advisory committee’s goal is nership with organizations like Habitat for to see the neighborhood transformed and Humanity of Greater Memphis. reinvested in,” said Andrew Murray, CRA’s Latisha Robertson moved into one of director of planning and community de- the newly built housing units in March velopment.Klondike-Smokey City Commu- after going through Habitat’s first-time nity Development Corp. executive director homebuyer program.She was paying $800 a Quincey Morris said the TIF expansion will month in rent at her previous home in East Smokey City, New Chicago and Bickford are the three residential neighborhoods to be have a positive impact in Smokey City. Memphis. Robertson said her mortgage is incorporated into the most recent Uptown TIF expansion. (Patrick Lantrip/Courtesy of The Daily Memphian) Before supporting the TIF expansion, about $550 per month since she moved to Morris said she wanted assurances the her home in Uptown. Robertson, a part- in Memphis all my life. To just see the North side of the street of the TIF boundary line character of Smokey City would remain time Shelby County Schools employee, said Memphis area being renovated is exciting.” from their neighbors. unchanged. It is one of the oldest Afri- she enjoys living in Uptown, particularly Another issue the TIF expansion ad- The CRA kept those applications, and can American neighborhoods in North since it’s in the middle of Downtown and dresses is a scenario in which some resi- those residents will be eligible for those Memphis.“My concern was that our com- North Memphis.“It’s a really nice, upcom- dents of Smokey City applied for home grants once the TIF is officially expanded, munities maintain their individuality and ing neighborhood,” she said. “I still see improvement grants, but were deemed not Murray said.“We’ve listened to you and identity,” Morris said. “I was assured that some empty lots here and there. I grew up eligible because they were on the opposite we’re coming back,” Murray said. VETERAN CONTINUED FROM P1 said his friend’s attitude inspires everyone The transition from military to civilian around him. life wasn’t easy for Jackson, like many other “He’s one of the most resilient and in- veterans. His position at the police depart- spiring people I know. We’ve been through ment provided him a chance to maintain hard times transitioning from the military, that sense of service. but he’s gone from the bottom from the top “Law enforcement is a little bit better and inspires other people to do the same,” for me because I get to serve the commu- Harris said. “We laugh together and cry nity I live in and see those changes,” he said. together. He’s my brother, and he has a lot “There’s quite a few of us out there that are more ahead of him.” happy to serve our home and communi- If balancing frozen yogurt and air patrol ties and we’re so appreciative to have that isn’t enough, Jackson wants to be able to do chance. We’re happy to be here.” more for local veterans through a podcast, His supervisor at MPD, Lt. Max How- which will provide a platform for them to ard, has taken notice of the unique drive talk about their time in the service. that Jackson possesses to serve Memphis.
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