There are 2 article(s) tagged veto override:

• July 2024

  • Confusion over land-bank ordinance tangles up County Commission

    County Commissioners found out Wednesday the ordinance they thought they approved last month — on changes to the Shelby County Land Bank — actually failed. But not before County Mayor Lee Harris vetoed it. The result is a confusing parliamentary mess.

    By Bill Dries July 17, 2024

• January 2024

  • Mayor Paul Young vetoes pay referendum, city council overrides

    The referendum, which would allow the Memphis City Council to set its own pay and that of city division directors, will remain on the August 2024 ballot for city voters to decide.

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    Council confirms 9 municipal chiefs, but Public Works on hold

    By Bill Dries January 23, 2024