Opinion: The disparity in public grace extended to different Collierville officials is stark
Collierville Town Administrator Molly Mehner. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Jennifer Preston
Jennifer Preston is public information officer for the Town of Collierville.
“Communities thrive on open, civic dialogue, but our leaders also deserve fairness, basic decency, and residents who debate policy instead of tearing down character.”
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