There are 6 article(s) tagged Patrice Thomas:

• November 2019

  • Shelby County Commissioners updated on lead levels in school water systems

    Shelby County Schools officials Wednesday assured county commissioners that the 60 water sources in schools with high lead levels are being addressed, while county health department officials say risk to students is minimal.

    By Linda A. Moore November 13, 2019

• August 2019

  • Commission committee delays vote on rugby program grant

    The County Commission’s budget and finance committee Wednesday put off until its next meeting a vote on a resolution to award a $50,000 grant to an existing rugby program on the site of Vance Middle School.

    By Linda A. Moore August 21, 2019

• June 2019

  • Shelby County looks to prioritize additional budget requests

    The County Commission's budget committee discussed potential next steps in the budget process when it reconvened Wednesday morning. 

    By Omer Yusuf June 06, 2019

• January 2019

  • Commission to vote on initial funding for new detention center

    A new Juvenile Detention Center is a top priority for Mayor Lee Harris in 2019.

    By Omer Yusuf January 14, 2019

• December 2018

  • County CAO Patrice Thomas grateful to be in new role

    Even after working in city and county government for more than a decade, Patrice Thomas is still grateful for the opportunity to serve a community she said has done so much for her.

    By Omer Yusuf December 10, 2018

  • Mayor Harris on key hires, update on education liaison search

    Over the past few months, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has continued assembling a team he hopes will lead the county into “a new era” of success.

    By Omer Yusuf December 05, 2018