There are 7 article(s) tagged county commission grants:

• June 2025

  • After Mayor Harris vetoes grant, Ford moves to override

    County mayor accused Ford of “not taking seriously” the federal indictment against him. At stake, right now, is a nearly $180,000 grant for an entertainment industry nonprofit.

    By Bill Dries June 16, 2025

• April 2025

  • County Commission weighs changes to embattled grant program

    County Commissioner Britney Thornton said Wednesday the allegations against Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. shouldn’t be considered in deciding what, if any, changes should be made to the body’s grant program.

    By Bill Dries April 20, 2025

  • County grant panel near recommending ways to avoid future abuse

    Proposed changes to how the Shelby County Commission gives funds are area nonprofits follow the federal indictment of Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. on bribery and tax evasion charges. 

    By Bill Dries April 04, 2025

• October 2022

  • Shelby County grant boosts Choices’ nurse midwife program

    Officials said the grant is intended to reduce maternal and infant mortality, particularly among the county’s Black population.

    By Aisling Mäki October 17, 2022

• March 2021

  • Ford, Harris trade words over investigation into commission grant

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and a representative of County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. sparred Wednesday, March 24, over accusations that Ford violated the county charter with a 2019 grant and Harris’ involvement in the allegation. 

    By Bill Dries March 24, 2021

  • Special prosecutor reviewing information in Ford criminal investigation

    An independent report concluded Ford failed to disclose a county grant he proposed in 2019 would be used to buy computer equipment from Ford totaling $45,000.

    By Bill Dries, Yolanda Jones March 22, 2021

  • Independent county report concludes Ford violated county ethics in $45,000 JA computer deal

    The 15-page report obtained by The Daily Memphian details a nearly year-long investigation that initially faded for lack of corroboration but came back to life as paperwork confirming the grant emerged. Ford has contended he recused himself since he left the room during the vote on the grant. The report says that doesn’t resolve the conflict of interest and could lead to his removal from office.

    By Bill Dries March 16, 2021