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The 30-cent property tax increase was proposed by Commissioner Erika Sugarmon, and would increase revenues by $69 million in its first year.

Memphis Shelby County School Board Vice Chair Sheleah Harris abruptly stepped down during meeting, as chaos continued to surround the superintendent search.

Shelby County Clerk’s Office Poplar Plaza location will move to another space inside the same complex and they expect no gaps in coverage, according to special adviser to the Clerk’s Office Janet Hooks.

The 30-cent property tax increase was proposed by Commissioner Erika Sugarmon, and would increase revenues by $69 million in its first year.

The 30-cent property tax increase was proposed by Commissioner Erika Sugarmon, and would increase revenues by $69 million in its first year.

Not only did Vice Chair Sheleah Harris resign on Tuesday, but qualifications for who can apply to be the next leader of MSCS are also stirring up controversy.

The property tax increase, which would bring the city’s rate to $2.99 per $100 of assessed value, was proposed by Council Chairman Martavius Jones.

Four Shelby County Commissioners and Mayor Lee Harris spoke about the political reality of a wheel tax increase versus a property tax increase.

Commissioners ended the meeting without finding revenues to support Regional One, two new high schools. Funding was also not idenfied for $15 million in budget additions.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ proposed $50 increase in the county’s wheel tax to pay for upgrades at Regional One Hospital failed by two votes Monday.