Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton leaned on backing of the area legal community last night at a campaign fundraiser at the Memphis Botanic Gardens.
As many as 200 attorneys showed up to support Wharton, a former public defender and two-term county mayor now running in the special election to replace former Memphis mayor Willie Herenton.
While the total amount raised for Wharton's mayoral campaign was not immediately available, guests were asked to make a donation of $250.
The special election is scheduled for Oct. 15.
Local attorney and City Councilman Jim Strickland, who mulled his own run for city mayor, said he showed up last night in support of Wharton because -- in a crowded field of candidates -- Wharton is best-suited for the job.
"He's had tremendous success in bringing people from diverse backgrounds together in pursuit of goals that move this city forward," Strickland said.
Other area attorneys listed on an invitation for last night's event include former County Commissioner Julian Bolton and local Democratic Party Chairman Van Turner. The event was organized by Don Donati and Venita Marie Martin.
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