There are 10 article(s) tagged Bobby Simmons:

• August 2023

  • Bartlett board elects Monique Williams as new alderwoman

    Williams was selected from a dozen hopefuls to finish the term of Bobby Simmons, who stepped down at the end of July because of ongoing health issues.

    By Michael Waddell August 18, 2023

  • Bartlett alderman candidates bring variety of experience

    A dozen Bartlett residents would like to serve as an alderman for the suburb, replacing Bobby Simmons who recently retired from the office.

    By Michael Waddell August 14, 2023

  • Bartlett alderman vacancy attracts 12 applicants

    A dozen candidates have applied to fill the remainder of the term of term Bobby Simmons, who resigned from the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen for health reasons.

    By Michael Waddell August 05, 2023

• July 2023

  • Bartlett honors outgoing Alderman Bobby Simmons

    Simmons, a former Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy for 35 years, ran unopposed in 2020 to win his fifth term as alderman.

    By Michael Waddell July 25, 2023

• June 2023

  • Bartlett alderman to resign after nearly two decades in office

    Bartlett Aldermen Bobby Simmons will end his career in public service at the end of next month when he steps down from is position due to health concerns.

    By Michael Waddell June 27, 2023

• July 2022

  • New faces run for Bartlett alderman as Simmons bows out of mayor’s race

    Bobby Simmons has decided not to run for mayor of Bartlett as more candidates emerge for the three alderman seats on the Nov. 8 ballot.

    By Michael Waddell July 06, 2022

• June 2022

  • Bartlett candidates struggle to meet financial disclosure deadlines

    While political candidates are required to file financial disclosure documents as part of their campaigns, several have missed deadlines, including in Bartlett.

    By Michael Waddell June 20, 2022

• February 2022

  • Third Bartlett alderman plans to run for mayor

    “Blue Oval City is really what changed my mind entirely, because that’s a real make-or-break for the future of Bartlett,” said alderman Kevin Quinn. 

    By Michael Waddell February 18, 2022

• January 2022

  • Fall 2022 elections will introduce new Bartlett leadership

    With longtime Mayor A. Keith McDonald stepping down this year, two alderman and a Bartlett police officer have announced they will seek the suburb’s top elected office.

    By Michael Waddell January 03, 2022

• 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