Sheriff keeps vacant positions, tax rate stays stable in approved county budget
Erika Sugarmon’s proposal for a 30-cent property-tax hike was voted down by the Shelby County Commission 2-11 Monday night. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
At a meeting that stretched past 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, the Shelby County Commission closed out its budget season with no property-tax hike and a 6% pay raise for county employees.
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Shelby County Commission 2024 budget season Mickell Lowery Erika Sugarmon Michael WhaleyBill Dries on demand
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