Bailey: Salvaggio’s announcement sets stage for eventful election year in Germantown
Tony Salvaggio (right) is challenging Mayor Mike Palazzolo (left) for Germantown’s top job. (The Daily Memphian file)
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.
Well, things got real interesting Thursday night for the Germantown mayor’s race.
Tony Salvaggio, in his first term as city alderman, announced he will run for the suburb’s top elected office, challenging long-time incumbent mayor Mike Palazzolo.
The election is Nov. 3.
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