On mayor Willie Herenton's last day in office, we're getting a clearer picture of how the transfer of power to City Council chairman Myron Lowery will take place.
Herenton is holding a 2 p.m. farewell reception in the Hall of Mayors at City Hall. Dr. James L. Netters Sr., Herenton's pastor at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, will speak at the mayor's farewell reception this afternoon. Other long-time Herenton supporters are going to speak as well.
Former city chief administrative officer Rick Masson, now executive director of the Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, visited Herenton yesterday afternoon and could make an appearance at City Hall this afternoon.
After the reception, Herenton will address reporters in City Council chambers. After that, Herenton is supposed to meet with Lowery, who will become the city's 66th mayor until a special election is held Oct. 27.
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