America’s urban cities are the front line for policy implementation or resistance. In this discussion with Memphis Mayor, Paul Young, we will learn firsthand of what it’s like to lead a major urban city when expectations are high and the stakes are even higher.
VIRTUAL GUEST: Mayor Paul Young, Mayor of Memphis, TN
AUDIENCE: These conversations are open to members of the Harvard community. Please RSVP with a valid Harvard email address.
OFF-THE-RECORD: In keeping with our long tradition at the IOP to ensure honest and candid discussions of politics, all IOP study groups are off-the-record.
Speakers and Presenters
Mayor Paul Young, Mayor of Memphis, TN;
Mayor Tishaura Jones, IOP Spring 2026 Resident Fellow; Former Mayor of St. Louis, MO
Organizer
Institute of Politics (IOP)