Topic: Shelby County Commission
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November 2018
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The Shelby County Commission may add five items to its legislative agenda for the Tennessee General Assembly session in January, including a request that the state fund more school resource officers. -
Proposal to pay county temp workers $15 an hour to be finalized by year’s end
A memorandum of understanding that will result in more than 300 temporary workers in county government being paid at least $15 an hour will be finalized by the end of the year, according to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. -
Shelby County organizing legislative agenda for General Assembly
Additional funding for TBI tops Shelby County government’s list of requests to the Tennessee General Assembly for its upcoming legislative session in January. -
Commission approves food services contract for Sheriff’s Office
The Shelby County Commission approved the food services contract between the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Aramark Correctional Services for its three correctional facilities – despite several commissioners and competing vendor CBM Managed Services asking that the contract be rebid. -
Commission committee debates food services contract for Sheriff’s Office
A dispute between two potential vendors for a food management services contract from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for its three correctional facilities was reignited at the Shelby County Commission’s committee meeting Wednesday afternoon. -
County Commission, mayor close to ending dispute over opioid litigation
The Shelby County Commission took another step toward rebuilding its relationship with the administration of county government Wednesday. -
Marcy Ingram named Shelby County Commission attorney
Marcy Ingram was named the Shelby County Commission attorney effective immediately, county Mayor Lee Harris announced Friday.
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October 2018
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Commission approves resolution asking DOJ to continue Juvenile Court oversight
The Shelby County Commission has approved a resolution proclaiming a vote of no confidence in the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to end federal oversight of Shelby County Juvenile Court. -
County mayor proposes MOU to pay temp workers $15 an hour
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has proposed a non-binding memorandum of understanding that could result in more than 300 temporary workers in county government being paid at least $15 an hour. -
City, County explore creating dedicated funding source for MATA
A newly formed Memphis and Shelby County ad hoc transportation/transit committee has started discussing ways to find a dedicated local funding source for the Memphis Area Transit Authority. -
Justice Department ends federal oversight of Juvenile Court
The Department of Justice said Friday it has ended its six-year federal oversight of Shelby County Juvenile Court. -
Memphis police union tells officers not to talk to TBI
The Memphis Police Association is advising police officers not to talk to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation when the state agency is investigating officer-involved shootings, the TBI was told Sunday. The advice includes police officers who witnessed shootings but are not involved. -
Committee recommends rescinding Luttrell’s letter ending DOJ oversight of juvenile court
A Shelby County Commission committee recommended approving a resolution to rescind former Mayor Mark Luttrell’s second letter to end Department of Justice oversight of Juvenile Court Wednesday, but not all committee members agreed.
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September 2018
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Commission approves Harris’ initiatives, appointees
The Shelby County Commission hopes its vote Monday to create an education liaison position will help fix communication issues between the body and the seven municipal school districts in Shelby County – particularly Shelby County Schools. -
Commission to vote on Harris’ proposals Monday
The Shelby County Commission will vote on several of Mayor Lee Harris’ initial proposals for his administration at its meeting Monday. -
Protests, arrests, proposed new law follow ‘disturbing’ shooting
Two days after Martavious Banks was critically wounded by a Memphis police officer in a shooting, protesters stood on the sidewalk at the entrance to the Airways police precinct calling for justice Wednesday night. About 50 protesters, some with bullhorns and carrying signs that read, “We have our cameras on," arrived shortly before 7 p.m. to the “Citywide Protest” organized by Memphis activist, Mac Freddie. -
Committee recommends county attorney appointee, but voices concerns
At the end of Wednesday’s committee meeting, Turner sponsored a resolution that would reverse Luttrell’s second request to end DOJ oversight of Juvenile Court. Commissioner Brandon Morrison asked to defer the resolution to have more time to study the letter, which Turner granted. The commission will revisit the resolution at its next committee meeting Oct. 3. -
County Commission, mayor attempt to rebuild relationship
As a new chapter in Shelby County government is being written, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and the County Commission have an opportunity to improve the strained relationship between the two branches of government. -
New county commissioners bring fresh eyes, new perspectives
The 13-member Shelby County Commission has entered a new four-year term with eight new faces. Those new commissioners soon will have to make key decisions while, at the same time, learning about the ins and outs of county government.
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