Debate on police reform proposals at County Commission gets heated
The three ordinances are scheduled for the first of three votes on Monday. And still to weigh in on the proposals is Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner.
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September 2020
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August 2020
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County hiring freeze continues to thaw with questions about budget numbers
Shelby County commissioners approved a waiver to the freeze Monday for county firefighters but put off another waiver for 78 more positions in other departments.
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July 2020
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County Commission Scorecard: The Race for Number Two
First-term Republican Commissioner Brandon Morrison became chairman pro tempore of the commission with the votes of six of the eight Democratic commissioners and none of the votes of her four Republican colleagues on the body. While it's controversial, the political move is also a common feature of commission politics.
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Vandals target homes of county officials
Authorities are investigating after, police say, vandals targeted the homes of Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner and County Commissioners Mark Billingsley and Amber Mills Tuesday, July 28.
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June 2020
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County Commission passes first police reform resolutions
The nonbinding resolutions approved by the Shelby County Commission call for adoption of “8 Can’t Wait” use of force measures for law enforcement and call racism a pandemic with associated health issues for people of color.
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March 2020
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Commission committee supports buying Core Civic Shelby Training Center
The county plans to renovate the facility to house about 146 young people.
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Sexual harassment policy resolution passes County Commission
A resolution that asks Shelby County government to enforce the rules laid out in the employee handbook on sexual harassment regardless of who is accused was passed by the County Commission Monday, March 9. -
Paid parental leave now a reality for Shelby County employees
The new policy launches July 1 and gives six weeks pay for county employees who have a baby or adopt.
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County commissioners want sexual-harassment policy enforced
Shelby County commissioners want to send a message about following the sexual harassment policy, regardless of who is accused.
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February 2020
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Commission panel has suggestions on monitoring employee residency
Committee recommendations include an annual certification of residency for Shelby County employees.
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Residency rules go away for sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, corrections officers
Amending the county's residency requirements for public safety workers is intended to help with hiring and retention.
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Living outside Shelby County could come with a cost for some workers
If approved, an amended ordinance would let public safety workers live outside of Shelby County, but they would pay $2,500 in "residency compensation."
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County officials learn PILOTs won’t raise funds fast enough for MATA
There are things the Shelby County can and can't do to raise $10 million for public transit.
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January 2020
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Suburban opponents denounce MATA funding proposals
Suburban leaders are raising the alarm over proposals to help fund Memphis Area Transit Authority improvements. -
Sanford: Memphis politicos pick their presidential candidates
State legislators and the Memphis and Shelby County mayors are among elected officials who have endorsed a presidential candidate and plan to campaign for their choice.
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County Commission creates panel to work MATA funding puzzle
A public transportation ad hoc committee will try to come up with a way to raise about $9 million in county funds for the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
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Referendum on residency idea fails in County Commission committee
An ordinance that would put the question of residency requirements for employees to Shelby County voters failed in committee Wednesday.
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Wheel tax increase squeaks through committee
Members of the committee spent hours hearing from MATA supporters Wednesday and will vote Monday on a $20 wheel tax increase for the transit authority.
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December 2019
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County Commission committee to pin down residency question, while ordinance placed on hold
An ad hoc committee will dig down into residency requirements for Shelby County employees, ahead of any discussions about ending the requirement entirely.
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November 2019
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Commissioners hear Harris’ solid waste services plan for Northaven
If the plan is approved, Shelby County could start providing solid waste services to Northaven residents by spring 2020.
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County Commission votes ‘no confidence’ on corrections chief
The Shelby County Commission passed a no-confidence vote Monday against Anthony Alexander, the corrections division director who is accused of living outside Shelby County.
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September 2019
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Shelby County opens second veterans services office in Millington
Shelby County opened the county’s second veterans services office at Millington City Hall Monday. There are 55,000 veterans living in Shelby County, more than any other county in Tennessee.
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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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August 2019
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County Commission committee does not commit to request for school pay study
Shelby County Commission committees Wednesday sent several measures to the full commission meeting without a recommendation, including a request for a study on school district workers who do not make $15 an hour.
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February 2019
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Commission rejects Memphis Stone & Gravel’s request for mining site
The County Commission voted 8-1 against Memphis Stone & Gravel's application to build a 173-acre mining site in Rosemark.
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