Lakeland to revive leadership program
The City of Lakeland is bringing its Leadership Lakeland program back to life after two decades of dormancy.
Topic: Connie McCarter
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August 2026
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Lakeland earmarks future TIF revenues to offset trash fee increases
Lakeland is considering using some of the additional funds form the four TIFs in the suburb to lower sanitation costs.
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Growing field of Lakeland candidates offer voters differing styles, viewpoints
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter has entered the mayor’s race against incumbent Josh Roman, offering a contrast of style and direction of government.
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New candidate enters Lakeland mayor’s race
The move potentially provides opposition for incumbent Mayor Josh Roman in the suburb’s general election.
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May 2026
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Vote to give Lakeland elected officials a raise fails
Lakeland commissioners failed to approve a salary increase for elected officials, leaving the compensation the same as its been for 23 years.
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April 2026
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Bailey: Changes in suburban governments draw friction from both sides of issue
Lakeland officials are studying the question of changing the city’s form of government, but some officials are balking at one theory of the expert they brought to the table to outline what a change would mean.
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‘Misinformation’ about Lakeland government change could jeopardize city charter, some officials say
With a petition underway to change Lakeland’s form of government, a commissioner and the former mayor are warning of a scenario where the city loses its charter, causing problems for the school system.
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Lakeland dives deeper into discussion on change of government
Lakeland officials continue to study a possible change in the suburb’s government format with former Collierville Town Administrator James Lewellen explaining the process.
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Lakeland board talks change in government
Lakeland officials also discussed a way to keep wine sales out of future convenience stores.
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March 2026
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Lakeland mulls change in government
As Lakeland grows, Commissioner Connie McCarter is suggesting that a change in government with district representation might better serve citizens.
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Bailey: Suggested change in Lakeland government deserved more details
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter suggested a veiled idea of changing the suburb’s form of government before eventually floating her full idea.
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Lakeland commissioner wants change in suburb’s form of government
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter wants to discuss a change to the city’s form of government, but as of Wednesday afternoon, she was not discussing any specifics.
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Lakeland agreement with SCSO sparks concerns over ‘law enforcement presence’
The City of Lakeland and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office have an agreement about deputies occupying a space at The Lake District, but there seems to be some disagreement about the level of law enforcement presence.
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October 2025
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Former Lakeland Mayor Jim Bomprezzi dies
Jim Bomprezzi, who worked as a Memphis police lieutenant before becoming Lakeland’s mayor for four years, died this past weekend.
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January 2025
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Bailey: McCarter the Maverick and the alternative voice in Lakeland
Connie McCarter has shown her position as an alternative voice in Lakeland politics to the chagrin of a lot of people.
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Sparks fly at Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting
Friction erupted when a Lakeland commissioner gave Mayor Josh Roman a piece of her mind over a last-minute addition to the meeting’s agenda.
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Lakeland commissioner ponders first term and years ahead
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter has gained a reputation as a dissenting vote on the Board of Commissioners. The first-term official says her goal is to control city spending.
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Lakeland mayor reflects on first two years
The past two years have been a busy time for Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman. Overseeing a city as its mayor tends to take a lot of attention.
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October 2024
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Lakeland approves issuing bonds for new YMCA
Lakeland officials have authorized seeking up to $22 million in bonds to help with construction of a new recreation facility that will be operated by the YMCA.
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Scotts Creek Greenway to connect Lakeland trails
The trail will cut through a forested area, providing a connection from Cool Springs Park, into the city’s athletic fields and tie into the new trail within the Lakeland Town Square mixed-use development at Memphis-Arlington Road.
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June 2023
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Lakeland’s $53M budget raises property taxes for Gateway project
Lakeland officials approved the budget for the coming year, which will be funded by a 15-cent property tax increase.
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May 2023
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Lakeland approves first reading of fiscal budget with property tax hike
Residents could face a 15-cent property tax increase with the revenue covering the cost of a new YMCA and purchasing properties north of the Interstate 40 interchange.
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February 2023
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Lakeland seeks third TIF district
Lakeland officials have endorsed a third TIF to enhance the northern gateway into the suburb from the Interstate 40-Canada Road junction.
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December 2022
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Josh Roman takes helm as Lakeland mayor
Commissioner Connie McCarter was also sworn in at the Board of Commissioners meeting, and the Economic Development Commission was disbanded.
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November 2022
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Dial, McCarter excited for next four years as Lakeland commissioners
Two recently elected Lakeland commissioners come into new terms with hopes for the suburb’s future and plans for its success.
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