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Lisa Arnold, Tami Sawyer on their qualifications for General Sessions Court clerk

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 3 Aug 2024 13:03:01 -0500

Here is what the two contenders for General Sessions Court clerk told The Daily Memphian about their qualifications to be the next clerk of the largest court system in the state.

Lisa Arnold, Tami Sawyer on their plans if elected General Sessions Court clerk

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 3 Aug 2024 13:02:52 -0500

Here is what the two contenders for General Sessions Court clerk told The Daily Memphian about what they each would do if they win the Aug. 1 election.

The race for General Sessions Court clerk and why it's important

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 3 Aug 2024 13:03:11 -0500

Lisa Arnold and Tami Sawyer are the candidates in the only countywide race on the Aug. 1 ballot. The election will mean a change in the administrator and records keeper for the state’s largest court system.

Memphis hip-hop museum planners sample thoughts on genre, locations

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 18:43:36 -0500

A feasibility study for a Memphis hip-hop museum is underway.

Mayor Harris talks about the compromises of county budget season

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:14:47 -0500

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris breaks down how county commissioners settled amid budget season, including keeping vacant positions on the books and local opposition to the Regional One Health rebuild.

A second look at city election results, council runoffs and next political steps

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:14:48 -0500

The Daily Memphian political reporters Sam Hardiman and Bill Dries go over some notes on the 2023 city elections and what the unofficial results mean in an “On The Record” podcast.

Harris: Property-tax hike may be next for Regional One rebuild

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 6 Jun 2023 16:50:56 -0500

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about the defeat of his wheel-tax proposal on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast and has harsh words for Shelby County Commissioners.

County budget season hinges on property tax drop for wheel-tax deal

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 5 May 2023 19:56:02 -0500

County Commission Budget Committee Chairman Michael Whaley talks about the proposed doubling of the county’s capital budget on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast.

Shelby County ‘green fleet’ goals will get more specific

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:20:47 -0600

As a final Shelby County Commission vote nears on a move toward a “greener” fleet of government vehicles, there are a lot of questions about the county administration’s timeline for meeting its goals.

Cohen, Kustoff on either side of Washington’s new power balance

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:00:02 -0600

Republican David Kustoff sees the prolonged balloting for the new Speaker as a healthy sign for Republican unity. Democrat Steve Cohen says Republicans will remain unified in the short term, but not in the longer term.

What Tuesday's votes say about Tennessee's bluest county

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:54:03 -0600

The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast takes a closer look at the unofficial results in the Tuesday Nov. 8 election.

Smaller Shelby County ballot yields lower early voter turnout so far

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:05 -0500

Shelby County elections administrator Linda Phillips and Ian Randolph of the Shelby County Voter Alliance talked about the low turnout on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast.

Numbers shift in unofficial vote totals day after election

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 5 Aug 2022 20:42:37 -0500

The unofficial voter turnout in Shelby County for the August 2022 election was the lowest for the election cycle since partisan county primaries began.

What to watch for in the election night vote totals

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 4 Aug 2022 04:00:02 -0500

While most people will be watching who won and who lost the evening of Thursday, Aug. 4, politicos will be viewing the numbers as the first indication of what could happen in the next election and the elections to follow.

Lakeland election season ramps up

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:43:39 -0500

The Lakeland election season is picking up speed, with new candidates and incumbents pulling petitions.

Ballot Basics: Early voting is July 15-30

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:33:36 -0500

Here is everything you need to know about Shelby County’s early-voting process, which begins Friday, July 15.

Mud Island review to look at park's long-term place in larger riverfront

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:00:04 -0500

Chief Operating Officer Doug McGowen talks about the city’s study of a long-range plan for Mud Island River Park 40 years after it opened.

Political Roundup: Looking for votes in the heat

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:02 -0500

The roundup includes the contenders for county mayor clashing over PILOTs and other economic development incentives, reaction to the Roe v. Wade repeal and early-vote strategies.

City Council Scorecard: Term limits maneuvers

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 3 Jun 2022 04:00:07 -0500

The City Council Scorecard follows the maneuvering as the council puts a ballot question on the August ballot that might look familiar to Memphis voters.

Bully pulpit or big table: Choice in the race for County Mayor

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 22 May 2022 04:00:15 -0500

Worth Morgan, the Republican nominee for Shelby County Mayor talks about the terrain of the 2022 county general election and what the defeat of Ken Moody in the primaries means for the general election.