Memphis Mayor Looking At Congressional Run

By Kleinheider Posted on April 21, 2009 at 5:27 pm

Wilie Herenton is thinking about taking on Rep. Steve Cohen:

“The transition from public service to the private sector has been contemplated by me for a considerable time after retirement from my current office.

“However, after receiving considerable encouragement from citizens to become a candidate in 2010 for the U.S. House of Representatives Ninth Congressional District, I am seriously evaluating the opportunity to represent the Memphis community at the federal level. My thirty years of public service has uniquely prepared me to represent Memphis at the federal level as our national leadership faces some very difficult challenges.

“I am forming an exploratory committee and anticipate making a decision in the near future.”

UPDATE: Rep. Cohen reacts.

SEE ALSO:
Memphis Daily News
Commercial Appeal

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