Commission to hold community meetings over budget
The County Commission is holding the first of two community budget meetings Thursday to get feedback from constituents on the proposed budget.
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May 2019
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Commissioners continue push for more SkyCop camera funding
County Mayor Lee Harris' budget proposal contains funding for 130 new SkyCop cameras, fewer than half the commission's request of 325 SkyCop cameras.
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Newly elected officials request budget increases to County Commission
The Shelby County Commission held its first budget hearing Wednesday, and commissioners received budget increase requests from several elected officials.
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County Commission unanimously supports censure of Judge Lammey
The Shelby County Commission voted unanimously in favor of censuring Criminal Court Judge Jim Lammey Monday night for sharing social media posts about the Holocaust, immigrants and Muslims.
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Evening reporting center proposal gives commissioners concern
A proposal to open a new program to host youth with pending Juvenile Court cases at a Shelby County Schools building is causing concern for several Shelby County Commissioners.
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Harris, faith and union leaders push living wage for SCS cafeteria workers
Mayor Lee Harris held a press conference Wednesday urging county leaders to find a way to raise the minimum wage of SCS cafeteria workers to $15 per hour.
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Commission committee backs resolution to support censuring Judge Jim Lammey
A resolution condemning Criminal Court Judge Jim Lammey's social media postings won committee support from county commissioners Wednesday.
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Commissioner Wright talks Harris’ budget proposal, MATA discussion
Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright joined The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast to discuss Mayor Lee Harris' budget proposal and what lies ahead for the commission.
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April 2019
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Harris proposes creation of technology startup fund
Mayor Lee Harris' $1.3 billion budget proposal includes funding for a new tech startup fund, raises for county employees and one of the county's largest investments in prekindergarten.
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Commission approves resolution to ‘retain and protect’ legislative authority
Shelby County Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a resolution to “retain and protect” its authority to fill county office vacancies Monday.
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Ford Jr., Harris administration disagree on phone call about school board vacancies
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. and Mayor Lee Harris’ administration disagree about the intent of a phone call between a Nashville lobbyist and a special assistant to the mayor last month regarding filling school board vacancies.
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Harris to propose budget with no tax increase, small raise for employees
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is expected to present a budget next week with no property tax increase, a small raise for county employees and one of the county’s largest investments in prekindergarten.
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Memphis, Shelby County announce effort to reduce homelessness
A plan to address homelessness in Memphis includes funding a new women's shelter as part of a relocation and expansion of Hospitality Hub.
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SCS officials, County Commissioners discuss $1.04B preliminary schools budget
Shelby County Schools board members and County Commissioners held a historic joint meeting Wednesday to discuss the district’s preliminary 2019-20 operating budget.
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SCS, County Commission to hold joint meeting about upcoming budget
Shelby County commissioners will likely get an early preview of the Shelby County Schools budget Wednesday.
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Commissioners approve funding for new EDGE case managers
Shelby County Commissioners have approved committing $450,000 to the Economic Development Growth Engine over three years to hire two economic development case managers.
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Commission to vote on giving EDGE $450,000 for new employees
Shelby County Commissioners are expected to vote Monday on committing $450,000 to the Economic Development Growth Engine over the next three years, which officials say would go toward funding two employees to strengthen local economic development.
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March 2019
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Sanford: A Morehouse Man moves into leadership roles. Naturally.
The history-altering transfer of public property to an upstart nonprofit transformed Van Turner from mild-mannered lawyer and county commissioner to gutsy leader, willing to take the heat for removing Confederate symbols of slavery and racism.
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Commissioners back $15 minimum wage for public-sector workers
In a vote split along party lines Monday, the Shelby County Commission approved a resolution supporting a $15 minimum wage for all public-sector employees in the county.
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Commission to vote on Pre-K ordinance, appoint new chief public defender
The Shelby County Commission will meet for the first time in nearly a month when it convenes Monday afternoon.
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Turner: Shelby County no longer has ‘us-versus-them’ mentality toward Memphis
Shelby County Commission Chairman Van Turner was a guest on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast to discuss the joint meeting with City Council and other county topics.
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City Council, County Commission discuss pre-K, MATA funding at joint meeting
The Memphis City Council and Shelby County Commission met together for the first time in 2019, the first of two planned meetings to discuss issues affecting both the city and county.
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Shelby County chief public defender nominee step closer to appointment
The County Commission is expected to vote on Phyllis Aluko's appointment at its meeting Monday.
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MATA, riders at crossroads with proposal to expand transit on horizon
MATA riders want improved service, and officials hope its new transit plan can address their concerns. An additional $30 million in annual funding is needed to implement changes.
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County Commission internship program to host more than 300 students this summer
More than 300 students in Shelby County will have the opportunity to intern at the County Commission’s internship program this summer.
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