Meet the Candidates: Yolanda Cooper-Sutton for Memphis City Council on Vimeo
Local & National News | August 24, 2023
Local & National News | August 24, 2023
Yolanda Cooper-Sutton is a dedicated community leader in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, and a candidate for Memphis City Council, Super District 8, Position 3. With a professional career and community service experience in Memphis spanning over 25 years, Cooper-Sutton is passionate about fighting for the Memphis community and aims to revitalize the city and improve the quality of life for its residents.
Her campaign focuses on addressing crime, particularly involving juveniles, building within the community, and appropriating funds with resources within the communities. In May 2023, Yolanda Cooper-Sutton was involved in a national news story when a drive-by shooting interrupted her interview about violent crime in Memphis. The incident highlighted the issue of gun violence in the city, with Cooper-Sutton stating that such incidents are "very common" in Memphis.
As a candidate for Memphis City Council, Yolanda Cooper-Sutton brings her extensive experience and commitment to the community to the table. Her dedication to addressing crime and improving the quality of life for Memphis residents demonstrates her passion for making a positive impact on the city. If elected, Cooper-Sutton's background and vision for the city will undoubtedly contribute to the progress and revitalization of Memphis.
