County Commission, mayor attempt to rebuild relationship

By Omer Yusuf, Daily Memphian Updated: September 18, 2018 6:34 PM CT | Published: September 18, 2018 4:16 PM CT

<strong>Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks with the Shelby County Commission during a meeting on Monday, Sept. 10.</strong> (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian) — **Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks with the Shelby County Commission during a meeting on Monday, Sept. 10.** (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

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.

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Brandon Morrision Lee Harris Mark Billingsley Michael Whaley Shelby County Commission

Omer Yusuf

Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.

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