Bailey: Palazzolo announces retirement — as Germantown mayor, not all politics
Mayor Mike Palazzolo announced this week that he is retiring from service in Germantown. But is another office a possibility?
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June 2026
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Palazzolo announces he will not seek reelection as Germantown mayor
In a surprising announcement Monday night, Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo announced he has decided not to seek reelection in November.
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May 2026
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Bailey: Were Germantown voters sending a message?
The rejection of changing Germantown’s charter to make the mayor a full-time position was overwhelming, leading some to think it was a message to incumbent Mike Palazzolo.
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Germantown full-time mayor referendum fails
“The more they tried to explain it, the worse it got,” said Patrick Lawton, former Germantown city administrator.
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Bailey: Round one of the race for a full-time mayor in Germantown is complete
Now that early voting is complete, campaigners have one more shot on Tuesday’s Election Day to sway Germantown residents on whether the mayor should transition to a full-time job.
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April 2026
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Bailey: Germantown’s debate on full-time mayor heats up
With early voting starting this week, the lobbying for Germantown voters to decide if they want to go the full-time mayor’s route has increased.
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March 2026
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Bailey: Deciding whether a full-time mayor should abandon his full-time private job
The realization that a full-time mayor elected in Germantown might have to abandon their regular job has added a layer of discussion to the suburb’s decisions this year.
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February 2026
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Bailey: Salvaggio’s announcement sets stage for eventful election year in Germantown
Palazzolo vs. Salvaggio for the Germantown mayor’s position has the makings of a good heavyweight battle with strong name recognition for both.
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Tony Salvaggio to run for Germantown mayor
The Germantown alderman is challenging incumbent Mike Palazzolo, who is seeking a fourth term.
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September 2025
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What’s next in the Republican race for Shelby County mayor?
For now, the 2026 Republican primary has no candidates for Shelby County mayor. Where does that leave the race? Also in the political roundup, more reaction to the National Guard coming to the city and a golf net at Audubon.
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Bailey: A mixed-use project could be coming to Germantown, while Palazzolo plans to stay in the suburb
Another mixed-use plan is under consideration at the end of Germantown’s Central Business District, while the mayor decides to forget the county mayor’s office and stay in the suburb.
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New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
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Germantown mayor to run for a fourth term
Palazzolo seriously considered a bid for county mayor in the May 2026 Republican mayoral primary.
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December 2024
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Germantown mayor could become full-time
The suburb has several ways it could’ve changed the mayor’s duties. It chose a referendum.
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July 2024
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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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February 2024
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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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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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November 2023
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Suburban mayors welcome new Memphis mayor-elect
“With this group of mayors, I’ve never been more optimistic about our metro area,” said Shelby County Chamber Alliance and Bank of Bartlett President Harold Byrd.
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October 2023
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Mike Palazzolo says restoring Germantown water was ‘Herculean task’
On “Behind the Headlines,” Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo discussed MLGW and the suburb’s crisis that left residents unable to use water from the tap for six days.
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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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Bailey: Germantown residents aren’t swallowing excuses about water
One thing was clear from those attending the Thursday night Town Hall session — the citizens don’t trust the city’s answers or addressing such a crisis in the future.
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Germantown says latest estimates show 300 gallons of diesel spilled into city water system
More diesel than originally estimated spilled into the Germantown water system, although leaders tried to assure residents the water is safe now.
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Germantown employee placed on leave as city continues investigating water issue
Germantown has placed one employee on leave as it investigates how diesel entered its water system and contaminated 4.2 million gallons of water.
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July 2023
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Germantown mayor: Water tests did not come back with ‘all-clear’
“We will continue to be under the no drink, no bathe, only flush with our potable water here in Germantown. We will continue the process of flushing the system and opening hydrants while continuing to test.”
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State senator says change in bail guidelines more likely than ‘red flag’ law
State Senator Brent Taylor says he plans to change the state law on bail conditions. But on “Behind The Headlines” with Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo, Taylor said don’t look for major changes in gun laws in an August special session of the Legislature.
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