Memphis City Councilman Myron Lowery received more nominations for the Bobby Dunavant Public Servant Award than any other honoree in the nine year history of the accolade. Rotary Club of Memphis East was besieged with recommendations from fellow council members, encouraging judges to name Lowery for the special recognition. The four time council chairman and former Memphis Mayor Pro Tem accepted the honor after a Rotary Luncheon at the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality Management at the University of Memphis. "My mother wanted me to be a minister, but I didn't want to do that, " Lowery said as his wife Mary Lowery stood by his side. "I wanted to help people in other ways, first as a reporter and now in public office, " the councilman said. Lowery devoted his early career to broadcast journalism at Action News 5 before running for City Council in the 1980s.

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 24th at 6:30 p.m..  The hearing will present an ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Fee Schedule to include I.H. Clubhouse Rental Fees for Friday & Saturday.

An ordinance pertaining to Sanitation Fees will also be brought up at the hearing.

The Public Hearing will be held at the Lakeland City Hall, located at  10001 U.S. Highway 70.

 

Two weeks ago, Lakeland residents received a letter advising of a Supplemental Income Program and a form for submitting a donation to the city for enhancing services not already budgeted. Those services include; the Senior Center, City Beautification, Park Development, Youth Program, and the EMA.

As of Wednesday, the 14th, 41 persons have contributed a total of $3,515 to the program. The donations have resulted in a total $3,515 so far.

Anyone interested in donating may use this form, or call City Hall (867-2717) for a form.