There are 5 article(s) tagged 2026 budget season:

• June 2026

  • County delays $18M lawsuit settlement as debate continues

    The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the county administration say they agree on dollar figures, but not a solution to the dispute. 

    By Bill Dries June 02, 2026

  • $18 million sheriff’s lawsuit settlement returns to County Commission

    The expensive legal settlement grew more complex last week with word that the $18 million would have to be included in future Sheriff’s Office budgets.

    By Bill Dries June 01, 2026

• May 2026

  • New rules for county ‘community’ grants head to committee

    A new proposal would require receipts for money spent and a 5-year ban on new grants if nonprofits don’t follow the rules. The commission also set the stage for budget hearings.

    By Bill Dries May 18, 2026

  • What’s in Lee Harris’ ‘lean and mean’ county budget proposal?

    Lowering the property-tax rate a few cents and another proposed school, the third of his tenure, highlighted Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ final budget proposal.

    By Bill Dries May 13, 2026

• April 2026

  • No city property-tax hike, says Mayor Paul Young

    Young is prepping to present his budget proposal, meanwhile he’s already talking about the bottom line. Also in this roundup: Marsha Blackburn on climate change and Democrats vow statewide organization.

    By Bill Dries April 20, 2026