Topic: Lee Harris
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December 2018
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The Shelby County Commission voted to authorize a 30-year, $100 million tax increment financing district for phase I of the $950 million Union Row development Monday, despite a request from Mayor Lee Harris and two county commissioners to delay the vote. -
Harris criticizes county’s vetting process of $950 million Union Row development
With the Shelby County Commission set to vote on approving a 30-year, $100 million tax increment financing district for Phase I of the $950 million Union Row development Monday, Mayor Lee Harris said he is uncomfortable with the lack of vetting done on the project in county government. -
Harris wants state ‘buy-in’ on driver’s license reinstatement center
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said Thursday he is committed to providing county resources for a driver’s license reinstatement center and is hoping for backing from the next governor and his Department of Safety and Homeland Security commissioner. -
Senator working with Shelby mayor on driver’s license reinstatement center
Freshman state Sen. Katrina Robinson is working with the Shelby County Mayor’s Office to set up a new driver’s license reinstatement center to expedite Memphis applications in the wake of a federal court ruling. -
Shelby County withdraws multimillion-dollar sewer plan
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is scrapping the previous administration’s multimillion-dollar sewage plan for unincorporated parts of the county – citing concerns the new system would not be cost-effective and could lead to outmigration and urban sprawl. -
County CAO Patrice Thomas grateful to be in new role
Even after working in city and county government for more than a decade, Patrice Thomas is still grateful for the opportunity to serve a community she said has done so much for her. -
Mayor Harris on key hires, update on education liaison search
Over the past few months, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has continued assembling a team he hopes will lead the county into “a new era” of success.
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November 2018
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New Office of Preparedness director continues to make history
Whitehaven resident Brenda Jones is no stranger to making history. -
Proposal to pay county temp workers $15 an hour to be finalized by year’s end
A memorandum of understanding that will result in more than 300 temporary workers in county government being paid at least $15 an hour will be finalized by the end of the year, according to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. -
Shelby County organizing legislative agenda for General Assembly
Additional funding for TBI tops Shelby County government’s list of requests to the Tennessee General Assembly for its upcoming legislative session in January. -
Commission approves food services contract for Sheriff’s Office
The Shelby County Commission approved the food services contract between the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Aramark Correctional Services for its three correctional facilities – despite several commissioners and competing vendor CBM Managed Services asking that the contract be rebid. -
Shelby County eliminates phone call costs for juvenile detainees
Shelby County has reached an agreement with its inmate telephone services vendor, Global Tel, to eliminate charges on all phone calls made by juveniles to their parents or guardians and vice-versa, Mayor Lee Harris announced Monday. -
County Commission, mayor close to ending dispute over opioid litigation
The Shelby County Commission took another step toward rebuilding its relationship with the administration of county government Wednesday. -
Leaders propose joint venture for Chamber, EDGE
Local government and business leaders have joined together to propose new changes to the economic development process, which includes a new joint venture to oversee how the Greater Memphis Chamber and the EDGE board recruit new jobs. -
Mayor Lee Harris’ transition team presents final report
After 60 days of meetings and drafting recommendations, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ transition team presented its report Monday night at the FedEx Event Center in Shelby Farms Park. -
Marcy Ingram named Shelby County Commission attorney
Marcy Ingram was named the Shelby County Commission attorney effective immediately, county Mayor Lee Harris announced Friday.
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October 2018
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201 Poplar Ave. named after former Commissioner Walter Bailey
Walter Bailey, the longest-serving Shelby County commissioner, can now add having a county building named after him to his list of accomplishments. -
Strickland says city economic development reform plan circulating
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland’s administration has a proposal for changing the city’s approach to economic development that is making the rounds with other organizations involved in attracting businesses. -
Bredesen, Blackburn chart different courses in Senate bid
It’s not just that Phil Bredesen and Marsha Blackburn have different views on many issues. The Democratic and Republican contenders for the U.S. Senate seat on the Nov. 6 ballot differ on what’s at stake in the statewide race. -
County mayor proposes MOU to pay temp workers $15 an hour
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has proposed a non-binding memorandum of understanding that could result in more than 300 temporary workers in county government being paid at least $15 an hour. -
City, County explore creating dedicated funding source for MATA
A newly formed Memphis and Shelby County ad hoc transportation/transit committee has started discussing ways to find a dedicated local funding source for the Memphis Area Transit Authority. -
County Mayor Harris announces five new hires in his administration
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced five new hires to his administration Thursday. -
Federal oversight over Shelby County juvenile court hangs in balance
The Shelby County Commission and Mayor Lee Harris have taken steps to show the U.S. Department of Justice there has been a change in the approach on Shelby County Juvenile Court issues. -
Chamber chairman disagrees with Harris’ request for public input on Trenary’s successor
Greater Memphis Chamber chairman Richard Smith says the organization welcomes input from local elected officials on the process of replacing its president and CEO, but the Chamber does not need to make it a public process. -
Dale Lane, Shelby County Office of Preparedness director, announces retirement
Shelby County Office of Preparedness director Dale Lane has announced his retirement, according to a news release sent Thursday.
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