Collierville mayor: Fraser to succeed Joyner, runoff required for Alderman Pos. 3
Collierville elected Maureen Fraser as its next mayor Tuesday. Mayor Stan Joyner is retiring later this year.
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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Collierville elected Maureen Fraser as its next mayor Tuesday. Mayor Stan Joyner is retiring later this year.
Three men are seeking the remaining two years of Keri Blair’s term. A former educator, a current educator and a manager at a railroad company are vying for the seat.
Three residents are vying for the open position on Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The seat is held by Alderman John Worley who is not seeking reelection.
The TV show is a victim of uncertainty about whether filming it on a public school campus posed a problem. There were questions regarding whether it constituted campaigning on school property.
Wanda Gibbs is facing a challenge from Rachelle Maier on Collierville’s Board of Education.
Charles Green, Tom Bailey and Jeremy Smith are vying to complete Keri Blair’s unexpired Position 4 term on Collierville’s School Board.
Alderman Larry Dagen is leaning on his past experience after 12 years on the board. Cary Vaughn is promoting his relationships in the suburb and across the county.
Millington Alderman Larry Dagen and Cary Vaughn, chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party, are facing off for the seat.
Paul Childers reflected on his first term on the school board and thought about some of the challenges on the horizon.
Germantown Alderwoman Sherrie Hicks is completing her first term in Position 3 on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and is unopposed for reelection.
The incumbent alderman should easily cruise to victory Tuesday night because no one decided to challenge him for his second term in Position 4. It will be his second term.
Tom Bailey took the open school board seat. Wanda Gibbs earned a second four-year term.
Incumbents sailed to victory Tuesday night. The only contested race in Germantown was between Andy Ellis and Vicki Gandee.
Germantown celebrated its new award-winning water tower on Monday. Water from the eastern tower has been running to faucets throughout the city for about three weeks.
Ryan Strain won’t be chairman next year on the Germantown Board of Education, but his seat in Position 1 is undoubtedly secure.
Since Houston won the heated rivalry with Collierville last year, the trophy is sitting in its field house. Whether they keep it will depend on Friday night’s result.
Legislators will consider allowing a referendum on the 2026 ballot requiring full-time attention to the duties of Germantown’s mayoral office.
“In order to see this design at its full potential, you have to completely let go of common sense,” artist Madison Montgomery said in a written explanation of her work.
The first step in a lengthy process of changing the mayor’s duties, requiring full-time attention, is scheduled for Monday.
Unopposed for his second term on the Germantown Board of Education, Curry reflected on the past four years and what he sees ahead.
Judge Rhea Clift has been the judge for about a month, but her path to the role is similar to her father’s — the man she was named after.
The budget amendment also added several positions.
Shelby Couty’s lone Carrabba’s faced Collierville’s Beer Board Tuesday after it was caught during a routine check by the Tennessee Alcoholic Commission in July.
“Jeff (Abeln) was a loving husband, proud father and a loyal friend to many. We are all better because of his influence,” said Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane.
Collierville Board of Education Chairman Wright Cox is unopposed in the Nov. 5 election. He’s served on the school board since the district’s inception.