New county commissioners bring fresh eyes, new perspectives

By Omer Yusuf, Daily Memphian Updated: September 17, 2018 6:22 PM CT | Published: September 17, 2018 5:57 PM CT

The 13-member Shelby County Commission has entered a new four-year term with eight new faces. Those new commissioners soon will have to make key decisions while, at the same time, learning about the ins and outs of county government.

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Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.

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