New county real estate department vote delayed
The Shelby County Commission delayed a final vote on an ordinance brought by commissioner Britney Thornton that would replace the Shelby County Land Bank with a Shelby County Real Estate Department. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
The County Commission is considering switching the Shelby County Land Bank into a Shelby County Real Estate Department and giving the new office additional responsibilities.
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