Former Bartlett mayor pushes back against comments by alderman
Alderman Kevin Quinn’s comments regarding Bartlett’s previous financial status stirs a response from former Mayor Keith McDonald.
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June 2024
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May 2024
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Bartlett adopts parks master plan with look to future
“Most of the citizens are looking for more outdoor opportunities,” said Bartlett Parks and Recreation Director Paul Wright.
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February 2024
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Bartlett Station property deals don’t land, hampering redevelopment efforts
Officials would like to see some rejuvenation in the Bartlett Station area, but they are having trouble negotiating with properties owners.
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December 2023
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Hy-Vee grocery store chain eyeing Bartlett location
Hy-Vee, a Midwest grocery chain is expanding into the South and has an application for a new store in Bartlett.
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September 2023
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Some Bartlett officials revisit idea of utility collective for suburbs
Bartlett Alderman Kevin Quinn cites the lack of a Bartlett voice on the Memphis Light, Gas and Water board or any say in how the utility company functions.
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July 2023
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The plot thickets: Officials oppose Bartlett tree-trimming allegation
Former Bartlett Mayor A. Keith McDonald and MLGW head Doug McGowen dispel an allegation that McDonald’s 2014 stance on tree-trimming practices contributed to recent storm damage in the suburb.
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April 2023
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Bartlett approves first reading of next year’s fiscal budget
Bartlett will maintain its property tax rate under the proposed budget, but there are several fees that the suburb will add in the coming fiscal year.
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March 2023
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Registry, commercial taxes possible for rental investors
Concerns about rental properties in the Bartlett area have drawn the attention of officials in the suburb, in the county and at the state legislature.
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November 2022
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Runners-up in Bartlett mayoral election have few regrets
“I thought the support at the polls was overwhelming. We have nothing to hang our heads about,” Bartlett police officer Brent Hammonds said.
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Early voting begins, Bartlett mayoral candidates make final appeal
The four candidates for Bartlett mayor made their final campaign stances this week at a forum.
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October 2022
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Bartlett mayoral candidates report campaign fund totals
The latest campaign disclosures show Alderman David Parsons has the most money in the four-candidate race for Bartlett mayor.
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September 2022
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Bartlett mayoral candidates discuss their visions for the suburb
Brent Hammonds, David Parsons and Kevin Quinn discussed their qualifications and what they see as the priorities for the suburb improving. The fourth candidate — John Lackey — did not participate.
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July 2022
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New faces run for Bartlett alderman as Simmons bows out of mayor’s race
Bobby Simmons has decided not to run for mayor of Bartlett as more candidates emerge for the three alderman seats on the Nov. 8 ballot.
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June 2022
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Bartlett alderman eyes crackdown on out-of-town real estate investors
With an influx of investment companies buying homes in Bartlett, the mayoral candidate wants to consider regulations to maintain control of the rental properties.
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February 2022
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Third Bartlett alderman plans to run for mayor
“Blue Oval City is really what changed my mind entirely, because that’s a real make-or-break for the future of Bartlett,” said alderman Kevin Quinn.
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November 2021
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Bartlett giving up to $1 million to Saint Francis
In other matters, the board approved the naming of the new fleet maintenance facility after Mayor Keith McDonald, who has announced he will not seek another term next year.
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June 2021
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Bartlett passes $180.9M budget, increases property tax
The new tax rate of $1.75 per $100 of assessed value is an increase over the certified tax rate of $1.51 set following reappraisal. The certified rate accounts for the increase in property values seen in this year’s reappraisal of property for tax purposes.
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May 2021
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Bartlett aldermen wrestle with possible tax increase
Mayor Keith McDonald’s administration believes the tax increase is necessary to maintain the city’s current services, pay current (and future) employees a more competitive wage and address its debt service.
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February 2021
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Bartlett leaders frustrated about not having COVID-19 vaccine site
The Appling City Cove vaccination site remains the closest site for Northeast Shelby County as suburbs in that area seek a location to serve their citizens.
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December 2020
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Bartlett alderwoman says final goodbye after losing election
After eight years as Alderwoman Position 6, Paula Sedgwick said her final goodbyes to the other members of the legislative body and Mayor Keith McDonald at Bartlett’s Board and Mayor of Aldermen meeting Tuesday, Dec. 8.
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November 2020
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Bartlett’s newest alderman feels relief after race is certified
Kevin Quinn, Bartlett’s newest alderman, was the only challenger to run against an incumbent on the legislative body in Bartlett this election cycle.
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Sedgwick unsure whether she will challenge election results
A little more than 16 hours later, incumbent Bartlett Alderwoman Paula Sedgwick has not decided whether to challenge last night’s results in an election she likely lost by 61 votes against challenger Kevin Quinn.
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October 2020
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Bartlett aldermen candidates differ on approach to role
The decision voters are weighing is whether they want a new voice on the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen or to keep the current group in place for at least another two years.
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Bartlett’s sole contested alderman race a classic political showdown
Alderwoman Paula Sedgwick is seeking a third consecutive term to Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Newcomer Kevin Quinn is running his first political campaign, trying to unseat Sedgwick.
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July 2020
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Challengers step forward for Bartlett’s fall elections
The first challengers have emerged for alderman and Board of Education seats in Bartlett’s fall elections, as Kevin Quinn and Bradford Ratliff filed petitions with the Shelby County Election Commission.
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