Coronavirus mothballs work by public transit ad hoc committee
The Shelby County Commission's public transit ad hoc committee's work will be reviewed, but there won't be more money in the budget for transit.
Topic: Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris
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April 2020
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First phase reopening plans include restaurants, retail and elective surgery
The mayors of Shelby County and all seven of its cities and towns have agreed on a plan for reopening businesses after 14 days of a stable or declining number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. But the math isn’t as simple as counting the numbers of cases and marking off days on a calendar.
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Shelby County gets $50M in federal stimulus for coronavirus expenses
Money received from the federal government must be spent on coronavirus expenses and will be shared with the surburban cities as needed.
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Road to Recovery: How does Memphis compare with Nashville in rebound from COVID-19?
As Tennessee begins easing coronavirus restrictions today, Memphis leaders continue to grapple with reopening plans. Has Memphis kept pace with peer cities in the region? And how do its coronavirus response and recovery plans fare with its great rival to the East — Nashville – which already has published a plan to reopen gradually over the coming months?
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Burgess seeking state’s help on tax relief during pandemic
Assessor Melvin Burgess needs the authorization of the state to move forward with initiatives to ease the tax burden for home and business owners impacted by the coronavirus.
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Memphis schools spared from proposed county budget cuts
Mayor Lee Harris recommended maintaining the $427 million the county allocated this year for the operating budgets for all seven of Shelby County’s school systems.
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Assessor: In pandemic, team effort needed on county budget
We anticipate real estate sales and revenue from local income-producing properties to drop substantially as a result of this pandemic. Right now no one knows the outcome.
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Harris proposes $1.4 billion budget that’s ‘lean and balanced’
Shelby County's proposed budget for fiscal 2021 includes $13.5 million in cuts and prioritizes COVID-19 necessities.
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Mayor: Daily COVID-19 data reports help county marshal its resources
“When it comes to the racial implications of the data, most observers note the correlation between race and pre-existing conditions. Also, I suspect that the relatively large number of African American cases is partly a function of the disparities in wealth and access and distribution of resources.”
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A stitch in time — by inmates making masks — could prevent COVID infection
Inmates at the Shelby County Correctional Center are helping with a new project to sew masks that will be given away to help fight the spread of the coronavirus.
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COVID’s outsize impact on African Americans becoming more apparent
The disparate impact of COVID-19 infection on the African American community is becoming more obvious as information becomes increasingly available, Shelby County Health Department chief epidemiologist David Sweat said Thursday, April 16.
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Harris: No raises for Shelby County workers in budget; layoffs possible
As Shelby County's elected officials continue to spend, county Mayor Lee Harris said there could be layoffs next fiscal year.
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Harris says budget preview will outline challenges
COVID-19 has changed the Shelby County's fiscal landscape, and responding to that is now the budget priority, county Mayor Lee Harris says.
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When and how will Memphis reopen? Answers are not pretty or clear cut
Social distancing may last another eight weeks or more. And, even then, don't expect Memphis to reopen overnight.
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Coronavirus live blog, April 10: Vanderbilt model suggests mid-May to mid-June peak, depending on behavior
The best-case scenario assumes statewide testing and improved contact tracing.
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Unprepared for COVID-19: Did Memphis, state missteps early on cost us?
Did we do enough – soon enough – to avert a catastrophe that could overwhelm our local hospitals?
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Shelby County elected officials prevail, resolution to cut 2020 budget fails
Shelby County elected officials will keep unspent funds the county mayor's administration had hoped to cut to balance the budget and cover COVID-19 pandemic expenses.
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History shows budget problems predate pandemic, Burgess says
A memorandum from Melvin Burgess to the elected officials details why he says Shelby County has a budget deficit.
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Lee Harris wants budgets cuts now while elected officials say not so fast
Shelby County elected officials say county Mayor Lee Harris' administration went too far with proposed cuts to the current fiscal 2020 budget.
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Defying stay-at-home order can be misdemeanor
“This is not just a recommendation but a requirement supported in law,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, health department medical officer.
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March 2020
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Hospital load ‘manageable’ now; surge expected in month
Health department confirms six positive cases in unnamed East Memphis assisted living facility.
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With fallout from coronavirus looming, MATA funding unlikely
As COVID-19 impacts tax revenues and creates other demands for Shelby County government, funding MATA will probably have to wait.
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A mission in Memphis and beyond: Locals create unified front to fight virus
“We’re building an airplane in the air and doing it on a stopwatch. We’ve got a minute to build it.”
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Municipalities, health department issuing Safer at Home Orders
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said Monday he and municipal mayors are issuing Safer at Home orders and closing non-essential businesses.
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Harris declares county state of emergency to pave way for federal aid
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris declared a state of emergency Thursday. Shelby County has been approved for public assistance and some federal aid.
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