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  [Memphis Mayor] Herenton says he'll stay on as mayor if he doesn't get schools job
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Last EditedServo  Mar 24, 2008 03:06pm
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News DateMar 24, 2008 03:05pm
DescriptionMemphis Mayor Willie Herenton said today he will stay on as mayor if he doesn't become superintendent of Memphis City Schools .

Herenton, who joined the city’s division directors Monday morning for photographs inside the Hall of Mayors at City Hall, said citizens had over the years pleaded with him to return to MCS, which is struggling with failing schools, scandal and high dropout rates.

“I meet people all over the city and they are very concerned about the school system,” said Herenton. “That is a common occurrence.”

When asked if he would stay on as mayor if he did not become superintendent , the mayor said, “Of course.”
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