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Wesley Wright announces run for county commission seat

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: August 09, 2025 10:47 AM CT | Published: August 08, 2025 5:48 PM CT

Former Lakeland Commissioner Wesley Wright is making a run for a spot on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners.

Wright announced Friday, Aug. 8, that he will pursue the District 3 seat occupied by Mick Wright (no relation), who is term-limited. District 3 includes Lakeland and Bartlett.

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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