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Posted by: Kate Prince on Sep 1, 2022

Downtown Memphis Commission CEO Paul Young has announced he will run for mayor of Memphis in 2023, the Commercial Appeal reports. Prior to the downtown commission, Young headed up the city’s Housing and Community Development for five years. "Over the last few years, I've gotten the opportunity to participate in the revitalization of this community," Young told the Commercial Appeal on Monday. "And I want to see it continue. I want to see us continue to move down a path where we are finding opportunities for our people.” Young’s announcement came on the same day as one from former Shelby County Commissioner and NAACP President Van Turner.  They are the first two to announce campaigns in what is expected to be a crowded race to succeed Mayor Jim Strickland, who will term out next year.