Harris withholds election commission funding until talks held on processes

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 21, 2019 8:49 PM CT | Published: May 21, 2019 5:33 PM CT

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said he’s not proposing additional funding for the Shelby County Election Commission until all parties – his administration, election commission and county commission – have further discussion on improving the election process locally.

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Budget elections Lee Harris Linda Phillips Shelby County Commission
Omer Yusuf

Omer Yusuf

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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