Commissioner Mick Wright
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.
A trio of ordinances seeking to restrict the Shelby County Sheriff’s office came up for a vote on the first of three readings this week.
Each year the Board of Commissioners elects a Chair and a Chair Pro Tempore to lead meetings, oversee the back office, handle administrative duties, communicate with the Mayor’s office and other stakeholders, and execute other tasks.