Shelby County government retreat gives clearer picture about county’s budget
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' administration officials answered questions as county commissioners prepare for another review of the fiscal 2021 budget.
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Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris' administration officials answered questions as county commissioners prepare for another review of the fiscal 2021 budget.
Now that Mayor Lee Harris' budget has been rejected, County Commission must craft another one.
Many county commissioners said their constituents don't like the wheel tax, don't know how it's used and thought it was going away.
The Shelby County Election Commission is preparing for an increase in absentee balloting in advance of the Aug. 6 election day.
Period supplies will be available for free Saturday until supplies run out.
Shelby County's proposed budget for fiscal 2021 includes $13.5 million in cuts and prioritizes COVID-19 necessities.
As Shelby County's elected officials continue to spend, county Mayor Lee Harris said there could be layoffs next fiscal year.
COVID-19 has changed the Shelby County's fiscal landscape, and responding to that is now the budget priority, county Mayor Lee Harris says.
Old Dominick has begun producing hand sanitizer at its Downtown distillery to help protect some most vulnerable to the coronavirus in the Memphis community.
The number of coronavirus cases in Shelby County currently stands at 789, according to the Shelby County Health Department.
Shelby County commissioners were given a coronavirus update Monday that touched on testing for individuals in juvenile detention, Easter church services and MLGW.
Shelby County elected officials will keep unspent funds the county mayor's administration had hoped to cut to balance the budget and cover COVID-19 pandemic expenses.
Shelby County's human resources officials now have tools to enforce the county's residency mandate for employees.
A memorandum from Melvin Burgess to the elected officials details why he says Shelby County has a budget deficit.
Shelby County elected officials say county Mayor Lee Harris' administration went too far with proposed cuts to the current fiscal 2020 budget.
Governor Bill Lee will sign Executive Order 23 requiring that Tennesseans stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities as data shows an increase in citizen movement across the state.
Shelby County employees would be able to deposit and withdraw paid sick days from a sick leave bank.
Expanded testing and continued social distancing are necessary to slow the spread of the coronavirus, experts told Shelby County Commissioners.
Shelby County Commission committee meetings Wednesday, April 1, will be accessible remotely. Here's how to follow along.
The number of confirmed cases in Shelby County is up to 135; confirmed cases are up to 29 in DeSoto County.
The Tennessee Department of Health releases the latest numbers: 93 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Shelby County and 615 cases in Tennessee.
Shelby County plans to invest more than $15 million total in purchasing and converting the facility into a juvenile detention center.
Changes to state law approved in subcommittee Wednesday will allow bodies like the Shelby County Commission and Memphis City Council to meet and take votes by conference calls.
The county plans to renovate the facility to house about 146 young people.
Even with fourth coronavirus patient, Shelby County Health Department director said there is still no need for mass testing.