There are 19 article(s) tagged Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald:

• September 2021

  • Bartlett closer to allowing residents to live in RVs during ‘emergency circumstances’

    Two more votes are required before the ordinance amendment goes into effect.

    By Omer Yusuf September 14, 2021

  • Bartlett may allow residing in RVs during ‘emergency circumstances’

    Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald said the issue was brought to the city’s attention after a recent house fire there.

    By Omer Yusuf September 13, 2021

  • Consolidation proponents try to convince suburbs of benefits for them

    The world has changed drastically in the past 11 years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced nationally in March 2020. That does not mean minds have changed on consolidation or that people are necessarily more open to even exploring the idea.

    By Omer Yusuf September 06, 2021

• June 2021

  • Bartlett passes $180.9M budget, increases property tax

    The new tax rate of $1.75 per $100 of assessed value is an increase over the certified tax rate of $1.51 set following reappraisal. The certified rate accounts for the increase in property values seen in this year’s reappraisal of property for tax purposes.

    By Omer Yusuf June 28, 2021

  • Pickleball players rejoice at new outdoor Bartlett courts

    Pickleball, invented in 1965, is a paddle sport that combines aspects of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. A pickleball court is 20-by-44 feet, similar to a badminton court and often played in either singles or doubles matches.

    By Omer Yusuf June 25, 2021

  • Bartlett backs off resident’s rainbow

    Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald said Friday, June 18, the city emailed resident Nick Toombs because of vagueness over the city’s sign ordinance.

    By Omer Yusuf June 19, 2021

  • Bartlett objects to resident’s Pride Month decorations

    The city’s decision on Nick Toombs’ inflatable items at his home created much discussion on social media. Many showed support for Toombs and/or their disappointment about Bartlett code enforcement’s handling of the matter.

    By Omer Yusuf June 18, 2021

  • Vote on possible Bartlett tax hike delayed until June 28

    Based on a scheduling snag, the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen is delaying key votes on the final reading regarding the fiscal year 2022 budget and tax rate until later this month.

    By Omer Yusuf June 09, 2021

  • Public hearing delayed on possible Bartlett tax hike

    The public hearing on the potential property tax increase was delayed Tuesday because of a scheduling notification problem. 

    By Omer Yusuf June 08, 2021

• May 2021

  • Bartlett’s mayor race far away but already taking shape

    Incumbent Mayor Keith McDonald is not seeking another term and when asked Wednesday confirmed he is supporting Bartlett Alderman David Parsons in the race.

    By Omer Yusuf May 26, 2021

  • Bartlett considering 24-cent tax increase

    Bartlett’s FY 2022 $180.9 million budget proposal includes a 4% salary increase for all full-time employees. 

    By Omer Yusuf May 26, 2021

  • Time’s running out for Bartlett vaccination site

    As coronavirus shots become available at drugstores and doctor’s offices, the need for the drive-thru serving Bartlett, Lakeland and Arlington has diminished, said Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald.

    By Omer Yusuf May 21, 2021

  • Bartlett aldermen wrestle with possible tax increase

    Mayor Keith McDonald’s administration believes the tax increase is necessary to maintain the city’s current services, pay current (and future) employees a more competitive wage and address its debt service. 

    By Omer Yusuf May 20, 2021

• March 2021

  • Longtime friends propose cigar lounge in Bartlett

    The location for Sticks X Stones would be 2965 N. Germantown Parkway Suite 111 in the Shoppes of Wolflake. The plaza is located near one of the city’s busiest intersections.

    By Omer Yusuf March 10, 2021

• February 2021

  • Pancreatic cancer silences voice of longtime Bartlett pastor

    Rev. Walter Peggs died at age 74 Friday, Feb. 12, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He served as senior pastor of Fullview Missionary Baptist Church in Bartlett since 1984. 

    By Omer Yusuf February 19, 2021

  • The ‘buck stops’ at Shelby Co. Health Department

    As the public continues to voice its frustration with the local COVID-19 vaccine process, Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter says she understands the frustration and that the ‘buck stops’ with the Health Department. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris declined to comment.

    By Don Wade February 09, 2021

• January 2021

  • Early data shows Bartlett vaccination rate lags other suburban cities

    Bartlett’s coronavirus vaccination rate is the second lowest in Shelby County, according to data from the Memphis-Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force. Only Memphis (2,163.7) has a lower vaccination rate.

    By Omer Yusuf January 22, 2021

  • Bartlett rejects special use permit for cigar lounge

    The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen rejected Sticks X Stones’ request in a 4 to 2 vote Tuesday evening. 

    By Omer Yusuf January 12, 2021

• December 2020

  • COVID in restaurants? Owners want proof but Health Dept. ignoring the request

    The president of the Memphis Restaurant Association doesn’t know of any local restaurateur who has been contacted and told that a diner in their place of business tested positive for the coronavirus. 

    By Jennifer Biggs December 01, 2020