Some Arlington candidates are unopposed, others face challengers
The Memphis suburb’s mayor’s seat, three alderman positions and two Arlington Community Schools (ACS) board offices are on this year’s town ballot.
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The Memphis suburb’s mayor’s seat, three alderman positions and two Arlington Community Schools (ACS) board offices are on this year’s town ballot.
Arlington’s growth, with a slight nod to the proposed BlueOval City plant, has nudged the project higher on the TDOT priority list. Mayor Mike Wissman said the town has sought the interchange work for years.
Dealing with hundreds of acres of undeveloped land south of Interstate 40, Arlington officials want to make sure they establish a plan in keeping with town’s character.
Mayor Mike Wissman — alongside 6-year-old “Mayor For a Day” Molly Grace Caldwell — ran a tight ship at Arlington’s annual budget review, keeping the suburb’s property-tax rate at $1.28 for the fourth consecutive year.
“Mayor Mike Wissman and a couple of town aldermen won their reelection this week even though Arlington voters don’t go to the polls until Aug. 1.”
With the qualifying deadline passing on Thursday, Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman will win his fourth term as mayor since no candidates emerged to challenge him.
The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several projects that will allow for the development south of Interstate 40.
Arlington Alderman Russell Wiseman has chosen not to see reelection, opening the door for at least two candidates to seek the office. Meanwhile, Mayor Mike Wissman says he will run for another term.
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman cites the town’s continued growth and potential development as BlueOval City continues to influence communities in the area.
The mayors of Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland anticipate maintaining growth as a priority for 2024, especially with the proximity of BlueOval City.
This year promises to be a big election year not only on the national level, but also in the northeastern suburbs of Shelby County.
Arlington’s plans for a new Town Hall have shifted from land adjacent to the current offices to a larger site.
Following the direction of other cities, Arlington has started the process to limit short-term rentals in the northeastern Shelby County town.
“With this group of mayors, I’ve never been more optimistic about our metro area,” said Shelby County Chamber Alliance and Bank of Bartlett President Harold Byrd.
The idea of a new county splitting from Shelby still gets talked about in the suburbs, but the hurdles and the cost of such a move appear difficult to overcome.
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.
After a long wait, the new Kroger in Arlington broke ground at 5270 Airline Road on Thursday, July 6, with a year’s worth of construction before opening.
In addition to 12 years as alderman, Brian Thompson’s two decades of service to Arlington includes the Design Review Committee, the Planning Commission, the Chamber Board, and the Town’s Industrial Development Board and Finance Committee.
Artists and Arlington residents Mark and Megan Davey painted the mural at Arlington’s Depot Square to represent the town’s past with the train depot, water tower and old cotton gin featured.
After months and months and months of haggling and discussion, Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation clarifying the exact boundary between Shelby and Fayette counties.
Arlington officials got a look this week at master plans for a new Town Hall and the surrounding amenities, along with the future improvements of parks.
Baptist Memorial Health Care provided an early look Thursday at its new free-standing emergency department in Arlington near the Interstate 40 exit.
“Part of our philosophy is trying to meet the patients where they are and provide better access points so that people can receive the care they need without having to drive an hour to get it.”
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman lost a bet on voter turnout by a hair. A “38002 All-Star panel” discusses economic development for the suburb.
Anticipating growth in the area from developments such as BlueOval City, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce has relocated its offices to a larger location.
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