Ellis wins Germantown school board seat, incumbents cruise to victory
Incumbents sailed to victory Tuesday night. The only contested race in Germantown was between Andy Ellis and Vicki Gandee.
Topic: Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen
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November 2024
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Germantown Alderwoman Sherrie Hicks discusses first term, next four years
Germantown Alderwoman Sherrie Hicks is completing her first term in Position 3 on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and is unopposed for reelection.
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Brian Ueleke talks about past and future as Germantown alderman
The incumbent alderman should easily cruise to victory Tuesday night because no one decided to challenge him for his second term in Position 4. It will be his second term.
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October 2024
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Referendum on Germantown mayor’s duties heads to Legislature
Legislators will consider allowing a referendum on the 2026 ballot requiring full-time attention to the duties of Germantown’s mayoral office.
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Germantown may hold referendum on making mayor full time
The first step in a lengthy process of changing the mayor’s duties, requiring full-time attention, is scheduled for Monday.
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September 2024
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Germantown approves Chipotle plan
The restaurant will be built on the former Back Yard Burgers site on West Street.
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July 2024
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Germantown proposes city flag
Andy Pouncey, Germantown city historian, and former Mayor Sharon Goldsworthy worked with city staff to create two designs, which they shared with the mayor and aldermen.
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Voters could decide if Germantown gets full-time mayor
Germantown Alderman Jon McCreery has championed the idea of changing from a part-time city leader. If fellow board members agree, the issue could be on the ballot as soon as 2026.
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Germantown sets rules on temporary parking spaces, signage
Beyond the pandemic, city leaders realized the need to regulate short-term parking spaces and associated signs.
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Germantown considers regulating signs for temporary parking
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen have long discussed rules for temporary-parking spaces and signage, but on Monday, the Memphis suburb’s leaders are scheduled to consider official guidelines.
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June 2024
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Germantown approves budget, makes first purchases for new fiscal year
The budget is one of the most pivotal decisions city leaders make annually. It funds day-to-day operations and outlines elected officials' vision and priorities for the next year.
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Former mayor’s son to seek Germantown alderman position
The seat is open after Jon McCreery decided not to seek reelection. Candidates can begin pulling petitions for the November election next week.
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Germantown alderman will not seek reelection
One Germantown alderman shared he does not plan to seek reelection. However, he plans to remain engaged in the suburb and continue to serve its residents.
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February 2024
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Germantown eastern border to remain residential
Germantown rezoned two parcels Monday, that puts mostly residential zoning on its eastern border.
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Germantown is cracking down on short-term parking spaces
As short-term parking and curbside pickup options are more abundant post-pandemic, Germantown is asking businesses to be uniform.
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Germantown board split on full-time mayor
A proposed draft ordinance would make Germantown’s mayor the “executive head of the city,” and he or she would not be allowed to have other employment.
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January 2024
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A look ahead at Germantown’s 2024 election
Germantown residents have local elections this fall. There are three aldermen positions and three school board seats on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Minor pour, major issue: Germantown restaurants fined for beer violations
Two Germantown restaurants were caught selling beer to minors during a routine sting operation by the Germantown Police Department.
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December 2023
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Germantown leaders discuss making mayor a full-time position
One alderman is pushing the idea of making the mayor full-time. Reaction from the others was a mixed bag.
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October 2023
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Germantown approves revamped Viridian homes plan
After Boyle Investment Co. eliminated apartments in the project, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the Viridian development plus the final 216 homes in Glasgow.
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‘It was a well-hidden problem’: Germantown hears water crisis review
Germantown’s mayor and aldermen listened to an external report of how the water crisis was handled during Monday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
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September 2023
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Germantown raises mayor’s car allowance
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to increase the monthly car allowance for the mayor from $450 to $650.
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August 2023
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Germantown gives water credit; overspill protection installed on generator
“The amount will not account for all the disturbances of life,” Mayor Mike Palazzolo said before the meeting’s conclusion. “There is no doubt about that.”
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July 2023
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Germantown approves Poplar Pike rezoning and a cell tower
With the approved rezoning, the developer will have to take a site plan through the city’s review process before construction can begin.
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June 2023
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Germantown party ruffles community’s feathers
A Saturday night pool party in the Oakleigh subdivision outraged residents in the affluent and usually quiet suburb.
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