New ordinance lets ex-offenders serve on Shelby County boards
The ordinance, sponsored by by Republican Commissioner Mick Wright and Democratic Commissioner Van D. Turner Jr., allows people with criminal histories to volunteer to serve.
Topic: Lee Harris
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June 2022
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County Commission approves budget specifics in marathon session
The series of votes in a marathon County Commission session Monday reflect some budget amendments and changes to various line items.
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County answers complaints by approving funds to mail license plates
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May 2022
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Strickland pushes for stronger federal and state gun laws
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland called Friday, May 27, for “strong federal laws with reasonable restrictions on weapons” and “stronger state laws punishing gun crimes and more intervention with those at-risk of using guns.”
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Political Roundup: The primary issue. Do we still need them?
A call to end county primary elections draws fire during the “On The Record” podcast as Democrats tout their countywide slate in Germantown and Republican mayoral nominee Worth Morgan opens his campaign headquarters in East Memphis.
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Former City Council member named new county CAO
Harold Collins served two terms on the City Council, leaving in 2015 to run for Memphis mayor in a challenge of incumbent Mayor A C Wharton.
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Bully pulpit or big table: Choice in the race for County Mayor
Worth Morgan, the Republican nominee for Shelby County Mayor talks about the terrain of the 2022 county general election and what the defeat of Ken Moody in the primaries means for the general election.
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Strickland calls ‘BS’ on critics of ‘truth in sentencing’ state law
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland went after critics of his backing of the state truth in sentencing law and his description of 201 Poplar as a “revolving door” for criminals during a lively interview on “Behind The Headlines.”
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Commission delays decision on adjusted county property tax rate
The rate of $3.399 advanced Monday, May 9, on first reading with uncertainty ahead for the second of three votes on May 23.
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Barretville General Store gets green light for expansion despite ‘family squabble'
County Commission debates filling open State House District 91 seat
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County budget proposal includes 5-cent drop to tax rate
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris outlined his budget proposal the day after winning the Democratic primary for county mayor and advancing to the August county general election in his quest for a second term.
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What Harris’ big win in the mayoral primary says about the general election
The Daily Memphian’s On The Record podcast reviews the results from Tuesday’s county primaries with a look ahead to the August county general election.
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Gilliom leaves as county CAO for Allworld position
Dwan Gilliom referred to the new position with Allworld as the end of his career in public service.
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Harris wins mayoral primary handily, faces Morgan in August
Incumbent Democratic County Mayor Lee Harris defeated challenger Ken Moody. Harris said he expects a hard-fought contest in the general election contest with Republican nominee Worth Morgan.
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April 2022
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People’s Convention selects endorsements for Democratic primary
After hearing candidates speak, the 100 people in attendance at the National Civil Rights Museum used their cell phones to vote for those they wanted the convention to recommend in Shelby County.
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Democratic mayoral primary is contrast in leadership philosophies
Incumbent Mayor Lee Harris wants to continue a sea change in what issues the county mayor focuses on. His challenger in the May Democratic primary, Ken Moody, says that focus isn’t immediate or local enough.
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Mental health professionals to join sheriff’s deputies on some calls
The pairing is among the police reforms discussed nationally in the wake of the March 2020 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis Police custody.
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March 2022
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Moody claims 2020 city mask mandate flap shows Harris’ ‘lack of leadership’
Moody’s campaign to upset incumbent county Mayor Lee Harris points to letters exchanged by city and county attorneys highlighting issues between local leaders and jurisdictional lines, specifically over the city’s possible role in contact tracing.
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Moody’s friends come forward as he challenges Harris, hints at revealing memos
Democrat Ken Moody and Republican Worth Morgan have words of criticism for incumbent Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris as they campaign for his job.
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Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul 10th Anniversary Premiere set for March 22
The screening will feature Memphis’ musical history, highlight the Hall of Fame’s most exciting moments over the past decade and announce the 2022 Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees.
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Crime Campaign: The search for simple answers to a complex issue
The issue of crime — violent crime in particular — is center stage in the race for Shelby County Mayor, where the first stop is the May Democratic primary.
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LeMoyne-Owen College celebrates 160 years
“The history of this institution is pivotal to the Black history of Memphis,” Michaela Thomas, a graduating senior who serves as the current Miss LeMoyne-Owen College, said of Memphis’ only HBCU.
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Moody, Harris go different ways in mayoral primary
Ken Moody has got the one-on-one challenge of incumbent Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris he wanted in the May Democratic primary.
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Caring about Ukraine is ‘in our DNA,’ Mayor Harris tells informational forum
The Shelby County mayor hosts an informational forum to talk about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and why local residents should care.
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February 2022
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County mayor, juvenile court propose increasing youth counselors at precincts
“If we can expand this liaison partnership into other precincts, we can expand that work and keep children from coming into the juvenile court system,” Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael said.
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Guest column: County mayor, state senator call for rehiring of Starbucks employees
“We write to protest a recent employment action by your company which interferes with a movement potentially beneficial to our community,” say TN officials in letter to Starbucks CEO, Kevin Johnson.
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Weirich, Gov. Lee post fundraising advantage over challengers
The dollar figures are among the campaign finance reports covering the past six months. They also show Republican county mayoral contender Worth Morgan has a balance of $159,540.
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