There are 4 article(s) tagged City of Memphis budget:

• April 2026

  • Memphis budget shows rising cost of doing business

    When presenting the budget, Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the city had to make “significant tradeoffs.” From pension to healthcare and clothing, here’s a closer look at the city’s spending.

    By Samuel Hardiman April 27, 2026

• February 2026

  • Memphis releases funds to ease pre-K crisis — but the fight isn’t over

    The City of Memphis released $8.5 million to prekindergarten organization First 8 Memphis. The funds could keep some classrooms afloat while city, county and First 8 officials remain in negotiations for a long-term funding plan.

    By Laura Testino February 03, 2026

• May 2025

  • Budget takeaways: What Wanda Halbert’s mistake cost and more

    Due to a delay in collecting the increased car-registration fee, a county clerk misstep cost the city more than expected. Plus, there’s no money for Mud Island amphitheater renovation this year.

    By Samuel Hardiman May 02, 2025

• May 2024

  • Where do Memphis and Shelby County property taxes go?

    With the City of Memphis looking at a proposed 28% property-tax increase and some citizens calling for the government to cut the fat instead, The Daily Memphian reviewed the city’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget.

    By Samuel Hardiman May 06, 2024