Democratic Rep. Torrey Harris of Memphis says legislation to created recall measure for local officials returns accountability to "the people." (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

Amid an argument over jettisoning Memphis school board members, state Rep. Torrey Harris is sponsoring a measure that would allow voters to recall local elected leaders.

House Bill 1448, which Harris filed Tuesday, would create a process for the removal of officials such as mayors, county commissioners, school board members and other county officials.

Some Tennessee local government charters already allow recall votes, or an ouster lawsuit can be filed in chancery court for misconduct or neglect of duty. But Harris’ measure would be based largely on voter discontent with an official.

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