County Commission returns from five-week break
After a five-week summer break, the Shelby County Commission returns Monday. One of the main items on the agenda is confirming a new health director. Dr. Michelle Taylor is Mayor Lee Harris’ pick for Shelby County Health Department director. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Monday’s commission agenda includes confirming a health director whose nomination is in trouble, possibly reopening the contentious question of a property tax hike, a long-delayed decision on a voting system for the county, and appointing a new judge.
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