The Politics Podcast: Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris
The pitch for a third car sustainability fee to fund the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
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September 2019
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Public quizzes Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris on plan to fund MATA
Movers and shakers at the weekly lunch meeting of the Frayser Exchange Club questioned Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris Thursday about his plan to help fund the Memphis Area Transit Authority through a proposed $145 sustainability fee for addresses with three vehicles.
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Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris names Dwan Gilliom chief administrative officer
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has appointed Dwan Gilliom, a longtime public employee, chief administrative officer.
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Shelby County Mayor and County Commission announce grant funding for ‘Destination Graduation’ scholarship
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and the County Commission announced Friday $180,000 in special grant funding for the "Destination Graduation" college scholarship.
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Construction of Shelby County Health Department building ahead of schedule
In building the new Shelby County Health Department building, Turner Construction has exceeded the county's goals for minority contractors and is on track to finish the building weeks ahead of deadline.
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Mayor’s race shifts as Sawyer responds to Twitter controversy
The Tennessee Equality Project and director of OUTMemphis each issued statements on a 2014 tweet by Memphis mayoral contender and Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer about outing a gay teacher.
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Harris plan to fund MATA improvements through vehicle fee isn’t a hit with some bus riders
A proposal by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to fund Memphis Area Transit Authority improvements, largely through a $145 per vehicle sustainability fee, isn't popular with some bus riders.
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Harris makes staff and HR appointments
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has appointed a chief of staff and human resources administrator.
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Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris receives national honor from Memorial Foundation
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris was honored with three others in Washington this week by the Memorial Foundation, the organization that raised the money and installed the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
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Shelby County officials say Strickland can’t compare city’s minority purchasing program to the county’s
Shelby County officials don’t dispute Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland’s statement about the small percentage of county contracts that go to minority-owned and women-owned businesses in comparison to the city of Memphis.
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County Mayor Harris, Clerk Halbert clash over MATA plan
County Mayor Lee Harris says presenting his MATA funding plan to county commissioners first was the right thing to do. County Clerk Wanda Halbert says she can't confirm if Harris' data for his plan is accurate.
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Northaven residents voice concerns to Mayor Harris, county officials
Issues brought to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and county officials included sanitation services, illegal dumping and stray dogs in the Northaven area.
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Harris unveils Transit Vision 3.0 and funding plan
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris unveiled a plan Wednesday to put $10 million in county funds into MATA through a new $145 sustainability fee for households with three or more vehicles.
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August 2019
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County Mayor Harris receives ‘thank-you’ notes for free Juvenile Court phone calls
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris Thursday received thank-you notes from teens at Juvenile Court, where it has been about a year since the county eliminated the fee for juveniles to call home.
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Shelby County Juvenile Court eliminates fees for families
Shelby County Juvenile Court, along with other county officials, announced Aug. 26 that the court will waive the debt, detention fees and court costs for families of children housed at the detention center.
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Curtains to rise on Shelby County Youth Advocacy Center
Shelby County officials got a preview of the Shelby County Youth Advocacy Center, a pilot project aimed at helping young people avoid the juvenile justice system while addressing their mental health needs.
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Shelby County Youth Council will get young people involved in government
A new Shelby County Youth Council will give the county's young people a voice and a place in the decision-making process.
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July 2019
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Register now for healthyShelby 5K
It's time to train for the healthyShelby 5k Run/Walk, scheduled for Sept. 1 at Shelby Farms Park.
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Former Mayor Morris was ‘well ahead of his time,’ Harris says
Bill Morris signed his autobiography and told stories at an event hosted by current county Mayor Lee Harris.
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County Commission overrides Harris’ veto of U of M swim center funding
Harris vetoed the allocation at the urging of local labor unions and worker advocates, because more than 330 U of M employees make less than $15 an hour.
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Shelby County Commission chairman will push to override Harris veto of U of M money
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has vetoed a capital improvement budget allocation that gives the University of Memphis $1 million for the Michael Rose Natatorium until the lowest-paid workers are paid $15 an hour. Commission Chairman Van Turner says he will try to override the veto.
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Sanford: His seat is a target, but Cohen is having the time of his political life
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, first elected in 2006, plans to seek reelection in 2020 and 2022, but it's no secret that more than a few Democrats are positioning themselves to run for the seat the moment he decides to step aside.
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Rose Foundation and living-wage backers on ‘common ground’ in swim facility debate
The Mike Rose Natatorium is a bold initiative in which University of Memphis students are far from the primary beneficiaries. People who will benefit include at-risk children who might not otherwise learn to swim, competitive youth swimming and water polo teams, and community members who pay a fee to exercise in the pool.
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Politics Podcast: County Mayor Lee Harris and County Commissioner Eddie Jones
Shelby County's mayor talks about his first budget and the County Commission's budget committee chairman breaks down the dollar figures for the new fiscal year.
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June 2019
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Election commission expects attorney general opinion on releasing results
The Shelby County Election Commission has asked for an official opinion on how soon election results can be released after polls close at 7 p.m. The issue was one of the topics discussed during a joint meeting with the Shelby County Commission Thursday.
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