Commissioner Mick Wright
With Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert back in the news, citizens are asking why more isn’t being done, faster, to remove her from office.
I share your frustration. Here’s a summary of the available options, and where things stand with each.
Today I am renewing my call for Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert to step down.
We’ve discussed problems in the Clerk’s office multiple times in this newsletter, but the issues are coming to a head once again. Citizen complaints are increasing, and old issues that have faded from public view will come roaring back in the coming days.
As I proposed back in March, Clerk Halbert should do everyone a favor and leave now, while she can still do so on her own terms.
Last month I mentioned a trio of ordinances seeking to restrict the Shelby County Sheriff’s office. Two of the three have now passed, though in amended form, while the third fell just one vote short and may get another shot at securing a majority.
We’re holding a special called meeting on Monday, September 18, at 3 p.m., to hear from the General Sessions Court and the Judicial Commissioners.
Earlier this week, several commissioners abstained during votes on three proposed ordinances dealing with the Shelby County Sheriff’s office.
This has caused several to ask, what’s that all about? Why don’t these commissioners simply vote yes or no? And if they abstain, are they really doing their jobs?