City of Memphis Charter Referendum Ordinance No. 5977: Lobbyist Registration and Disclosure
Memphis city, Tennessee
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What does this measure do?
This charter change would require the Memphis City Council to create rules for lobbyist registration and disclosure. The ballot says it would not change city revenue or spending, so it sets no new tax.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Memphis City Council (Ordinance No. 5977, Councilman Carlisle)
The city's elected council took its final vote on July 21, 2026 to send this to voters. Changes to the city charter (the city's rulebook) need voter approval.
Source: memphistn.gov
A YES vote means
The city charter would require the council to adopt a lobbyist registration and disclosure process by ordinance.
A NO vote means
The city charter would not require the council to create a lobbyist registration and disclosure process.