Yolanda Cooper-Sutton

Democrat

Yolanda Cooper-Sutton

TN-05 Democratic nominee?

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AUG 7, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleMemphis City Council member

PartyDemocratic

GenderFemale

LocationTennessee

BackgroundMemphis City Council member

EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania — Professional Development Certificate in Health Care Innovation

Notable personal detailsYolanda Cooper-Sutton is a Memphis, Tennessee public servant and community healthcare professional who has served on the Memphis City Council representing Super District 8, Position 3. She has described her work as rooted in community activism and neighborhood improvement efforts in South Memphis/Whitehaven and surrounding areas. She has pursued professional development in healthcare innovation and has worked in community healthcare.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Yolanda Cooper-Sutton has questioned proposed tax increases and pushed for greater scrutiny of city spending and tax-related decisions while supporting targeted use of property tax revenues (for example, funds from AI-related property taxes) for neighborhood projects. Her public positions emphasize accountability in budgeting and resistance to broad tax hikes.

Healthcare

Yolanda Cooper-Sutton has professional experience in community healthcare and holds a University of Pennsylvania certificate in Health Care Innovation and a certified Healthcare Advocate credential; her public activity focuses on expanding public health engagement, community health programs, and supporting local clinic and public-health initiatives. Her city-council work includes facilitating partnerships with the University of Memphis School of Public Health and supporting the opening/recognition of local health clinics and public-health programs. These activities indicate a focus on public‑f

Immigration & Border

Yolanda Cooper-Sutton abstained from a Memphis City Council resolution that condemned actions by ICE and U.S. border agents. There are no clear campaign or public policy statements found that articulate a comprehensive position on federal immigration enforcement, asylum access, or pathways to legalization.

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