There are 10 article(s) tagged James Lewellen:

• August 2020

  • Retiring Collierville library head cites a love of learning

    Collierville’s library director, Deanna Britton, is beginning retirement in the new year. Her love for education and reading drove her long career in libraries.

    By Abigail Warren August 26, 2020

• March 2020

  • Collierville addresses COVID-19 effects on budget, town operations

    Collierville aldermen will continue to meet in town hall, although the public will not be allowed to attend. 

    By Abigail Warren March 27, 2020

• February 2020

  • Collierville kicks off celebration 150 years in the making

    Collierville kicked off a year-long celebration of the town's sesquicentennial Monday. 

    By Abigail Warren February 17, 2020

• January 2020

  • Collierville enjoying steady sales tax growth

    Collierville has seen consistent and steady tax revenue in recent years. Town leaders say it helps alleviate the pressure on property taxes, and they have reason to believe the sales revenue growth will continue.

    By Abigail Warren January 29, 2020

• November 2019

  • Collierville hoping strategic plan will help guide police growth

    Collierville wants to help the police department retain officers. In addition to making it a priority in the next budget, the town has hired a third-party consultant to assist in developing a strategic plan.

    By Abigail Warren November 27, 2019

• June 2019

  • Collierville looks to adopt $188 million budget

    Collierville is looking to adopt a $188 million budget, which includes nearly $90 million for the schools' operating costs. The town is not increasing the property tax rate as part of the budget.

    By Abigail Warren June 07, 2019

• May 2019

  • Collierville aldermen to appoint new town prosecutor

    Collierville is considering appointing Mary Thorsberg as town prosecutor. Former prosecutor Michael Cross resigned following reports his white nationalist statements were used as evidence in a federal case.

    By Abigail Warren May 22, 2019

  • Collierville property tax rate to remain same for 2019-20 budget

    Collierville expects no property tax increase in the coming fiscal year, the town said Monday. 

    By Abigail Warren May 13, 2019

• February 2019

  • Collierville exploring options to fix landfill stench

    The Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen is trying to find a long-term solution to the stench from a landfill. 

    By Abigail Warren February 16, 2019

• December 2018

  • Collierville looks to define town property uses following ethics complaint

    An ethics complaint filed over the use of Collierville Town Hall as a shelter for political candidates has led officials to consider new rules regarding town property.

     

    By Abigail Warren December 31, 2018