Lowery’s transition team delivers recommendations for Shelby County’s future

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 23, 2026 10:01 AM CT | Published: October 23, 2026 10:01 AM CT

New Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery said the county government’s financial situation is manageable but requires changes in how the government handles revenue and expenses.

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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.


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