Bailey: Trying to crack a varying sidewalk code in the suburbs
Homeowner Samantha Pool has been cited by the City of Millington and has until Feb. 20 to address the damaged sidewalk outside her house. (Michael Waddell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Clay Bailey
Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
The question of sidewalks and who is responsible for their repair was part of this week’s coverage, a story borne out of Millington but expanded to see how all of the suburbs in Shelby County handle the matter.
The answer is — it varies.
With suburban reporters Michael Waddell and Abigail Warren inquiring about the situation, there is little consistent about dealing with the cracking and shaling of concrete paths attached to residences.
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