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Posted on: November 6, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO HOST TOWN HALL REGARDING SHELBY COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICE PROPOS

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Shelby County, TN — Shelby County Vice Chair Shante Avant and Commissioner David Bradford invite Cordova area residents to a Town Hall to discuss an upcoming proposal from the Shelby County Fire Department ...

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: November 6, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER ERIKA SUGARMON HOSTS COMMUNITY FORUM ON CRIME AND RESOURCE DISPARITIES

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Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon invites residents of District
12 to attend a crucial community forum, “Issues and Answers: Crime in District 12, to discuss
pressing concerns regarding resources and safety ...

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: November 5, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER ERIKA SUGARMON JOINS COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

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Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon will join the District 12
Connector Community Conversation in collaboration with the Shelby County Division of
Community Services to foster a village approach for cradle-to-career ...

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: November 5, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER ERIKA SUGARMON HOSTS COMMUNITY FORUM ON CRIME AND RESOURCE DISPARITIES

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Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon invites residents of District 12 to attend a crucial community forum, “Issues and Answers: Crime in District 12, to discuss pressing concerns regarding resources and safety. The event will ...

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: October 23, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER SHANTE AVANT TO HOST CORDOVA COMMUNITY CLEANUP

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Shelby County, TN — On Saturday, October 26, Join Commissioner Avant, Councilwoman Jerri Green, and MSCS board member Sable Otey for a Cordova Community Cleanup to help reverse the litter trend in their community.

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Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: September 30, 2024 | Last Modified on: September 30, 2024

COMMISSIONER LOWERY TO HOST 4TH ANNUAL INVITATIONAL CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

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Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Commissioner, Mickell Lowery, is hosting his 4th Annual Invitational Celebrity Golf Tournament benefiting LeMoyne-Owen College. This year’s tournament will occur on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. at Mirimichi ...

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: August 15, 2024

COMMISSIONER SUGARMON HOSTS SOCIAL JUSTICE VIRTUAL EVENT “RESPECT FOR PARENTS”

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Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon is pleased to announce the next installment of her monthly social justice series, entitled “Respect for Parents.” This virtual event will take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM ...

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: August 14, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER HENRI E. BROOKS TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING REGARDING TAX INCREMENT FINANCI

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Shelby County, TN – TOMORROW, Commissioner Brooks and Lowery will be addressing community concerns regarding taxpayer-funded redevelopment, or tax increment financing (TIFS), in low-income communities.

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: July 25, 2024 | Last Modified on: August 7, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER HENRI E. BROOKS'S TOWN HALL MEETING CANCELED

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Shelby County, TN – TODAY’S town hall meeting with Commissioners Brooks, Thornton, and Ford located at Mt. Vernon Westwood Baptist Church has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts.

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: July 24, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER HENRI E. BROOKS TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING REGARDING TAX INCREMENT FINANCI

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Shelby County, TN – Commissioner Brooks, Whaley, and Avant, will be addressing community concerns regarding taxpayer-funded redevelopment, or tax increment financing (TIFS), in lowincome communities.

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: July 15, 2024

COMMISSIONER SUGARMON HOSTS VIRTUAL SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENT “TRAUMA, STRESS, AND MENTAL HEALTH”

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Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon is pleased to announce the next installment of her monthly social justice series, entitled “Trauma, Stress, and Mental Health.” This virtual event will take place ...

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: June 26, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER MICKELL LOWERY COLLABORATES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW INNOVATIVE HIP-HO

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Shelby County, TN – Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery, Shelby County Government will collaborate with renowned consulting firm AK Johnston Group and Trust Marketing to develop a pioneering Hip-Hop Museum. This initiative, championed...

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: June 14, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER MICKELL LOWERY AND SALUTE TO FATHERHOOD HONOR GREAT DADS

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Shelby County, TN – Salute to Fatherhood will hold its Father’s Day Awards Dinner on Sunday, June 16, 2024. This year’s dinner will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will be held at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis.

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: June 4, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COLLABORATES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW INNOVATIVE HIP-HOP MU

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Shelby County, TN – The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will collaborate with renowned consulting firm AK Johnston Group and Trust Marketing to develop a pioneering Hip-Hop Museum. This initiative aims to celebrate the dynamic legacy...

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: May 24, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER MICKELL LOWERY TO HOST SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSION COMMUNITY-CENTERED BUDGET

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Shelby County, TN – Saturday, June 1, is the new date for Commissioner Lowery and the Shelby County Commission Community-Centered Budgeting Town Hall for residents to learn more about the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) budget.

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: May 7, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY RACIAL EQUITY AD HOC COMMITTEE TO HOST A SERIES OF COMMUNITY TALKS FOR RACIAL EQUITY A

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Shelby County, TN – Commissioner Edmund Ford, Jr., Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee Chairman, is hosting community meetings to present and receive input on recommendations and solutions to racial inequities throughout Shelby County.

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: May 3, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER SHANTE AVANT TO HOST CORDOVA COMMUNITY CLEANUP THIS WEEKEND

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Shelby County, TN – TOMORROW, Saturday, May 4, Commissioner Avant will host a Cordova Community Cleanup for District 5 to help reverse the litter trend in her community. This creates a volunteer opportunity for community members and youths.

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: April 17, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER HENRI E. BROOKS & MAYOR LEE HARRIS TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE

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Shelby County, TN – Friday, April 19th, 2024, Shelby County Commissioner Henri E. Brooks and Mayor Lee Harris will host a press conference to discuss the full details behind the 2nd Annual District 7 Summer Camps for youths.

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: April 8, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CLOSING OUT OF 2024 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

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Shelby County, TN – As we close out the month of March, also known as Women’s History Month, we would like to recap the month with our esteemed members and employees who make this Government move forward.

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: April 8, 2024 | Last Modified on: August 7, 2024

CHAIRWOMAN MISKA CLAY BIBBS THE SECOND BLACK WOMAN TO CHAIR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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Shelby County, TN – We closed out of March, known as Women’s History Month, commemorating the many women of Shelby County Government and Commissioners. We look back to our leaders such as Chairwoman Miska Clay Bibbs and her monumental achievements ...

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: March 21, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER HENRI E. BROOKS MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE FORMATION OF THE BLACK CAUCUS ECON

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Shelby County, TN - As Chairperson of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners Legislative Black Caucus, I am excited to announce the formation of the Black Caucus Regional One Health Black Economic Inclusion Task Force.

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: March 21, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER HENRI E. BROOKS TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE

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Shelby County, TN – TODAY, Thursday, March 21, 2024, Shelby County Commissioner Henri E. Brooks will host a press conference alongside the recently created Black Caucus Regional One Hospital Black Economic Inclusion Task Force.

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: March 13, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO EXTEND APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR 2024 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM

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Shelby County, TN – Applications for the Shelby County Board of Commissioners Summer Youth Program have been extended to Monday, April 1, 2024. Students currently enrolled in public and private high schools, and colleges are eligible for an insightful...

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: March 12, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO LAUNCH APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM

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Shelby County, TN – Applications for the Shelby County Board of Commissioners Summer Youth Program have been extended to Monday, April 1, 2024. Students currently enrolled in public and private high schools, and colleges are eligible for an insightful ...

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners
Posted on: February 9, 2024

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER HENRI E. BROOKS TO HOST PRESS CONFERNCE

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Shelby County, TN – On Friday, February 9, 2024, Shelby County Commissioner Henri. E. Brooks will host a press conference pertaining the Memphis Shelby County School Board Superintendent search.

Additional Info... Press Release for the Board of Commissioners