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Collierville Mayor Stan Joyner and Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald talked on “Behind The Headlines” about property tax hikes passed and up for a final vote, respectively, in the cities they lead and why the estimated share of federal ARPA funds in each of their cities took a tumble in the latest estimates.
There are six people vying for the Alderman Position 4 seat. Additionally, the two incumbent aldermen seeking reelection have contestants.
Collierville's ballot is taking shape as many incumbents have pulled petitions. Collierville Board of Education, Position 3, is the only contested race.
Memphis/Shelby County made progress in the struggle against COVID-19, coming out of a Safer at Home order and advancing into a Phase 2 reopening. But Phase 2 has been modified, cases have spiked again, and there remain major concerns going forward, including whether or not elementary and secondary schools can reopen in the fall.
Local elected leaders and health experts differed on the first phase of reopening the Memphis economy. But some mayors say they remain unified as they approach the reopening's second phase.
Shelby County's suburban cities are beginning to expand on openings allowed under the first phase of the local "Back to Business" phased plan and will allow "close contact" businesses to open next week.
The mayors of Shelby County and all seven of its cities and towns have agreed on a plan for reopening businesses after 14 days of a stable or declining number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. But the math isn’t as simple as counting the numbers of cases and marking off days on a calendar.
Behind the Saturday trial opening of the city-owned Links at Whitehaven course is a lot of jockeying for positions by local businesses that want to be in the first wave of reopenings — from elective medical procedures by doctors to car washes and barber shops and nail salons to restaurants.
“We’re building an airplane in the air and doing it on a stopwatch. We’ve got a minute to build it.”
Collierville aldermen will continue to meet in town hall, although the public will not be allowed to attend.
John Porter's Quinn Ridge development near Collierville was rejected by the Shelby County Commission Monday.
Lecile Harris, well-known rodeo clown and Collierville resident, died Feb. 13. His life was celebrated and remembered Sunday at Collierville High School.
Collierville business leaders gathered at a sold-out-luncheon to hear how they have contributed to the growth of the "thriving" town. The event was one of many scheduled to highlight the town's sesquicentennial.
Collierville kicked off a year-long celebration of the town's sesquicentennial Monday.
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.
Collierville is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Town leaders reflected on 150 years of the community's history and its growth since 1870.
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.
Collierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen met with the town's Board of Education Tuesday and identified six finalists for the school board seat being vacated by state Rep. Kevin Vaughan.
Shelby County will celebrate 200 years of history Nov. 24 at Shelby Farms.
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.
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.
Collierville expects no property tax increase in the coming fiscal year, the town said Monday.
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen is moving forward with legal action against the E-PLEX landfill.
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