Why Can't Herenton CLose The Deal?

This blog is in response to the smart citiy blog. Mayor Willie Herenton has been pushing for consolidation FOREVER! This matter has been at a standstill ever since he brought it up. Since he is the city mayor, of course he is going to try to do whats best for the city. But does he ever think about whats best for everyone? Maybe this is why this thing hasn't really gotten off the ground!? Considering that every other Metro county in Tennessee has done it, there has to be something wrong with this picture. I think his best way out is to try to change the state constitution! (Yeah, like that is ever going to happen!) If consolidation is only going to help Shelby County save tax money, why even risk it? If there is more downfall then upward potential, why would someone vote for it? Shelby County sees consolidation as a risk more than a benefit, so they have no reason to vote for it! I mean, why you want to put Mayor Herenton in charge of everything when he can't even get a lot of the city to vote for him when its time for election?