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Shelby County commission delays vote on alignment and term-limit plan for Memphis‑area school board
Summary
After hours of public comment and legal debate, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted 10–1 to send a proposal to align Memphis‑area school board terms and impose term limits back to committee for further review and an attorney‑general opinion.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted on July 30 to refer to committee a proposal to align the elections, terms and term limits of the Memphis‑area Memphis‑Shelby County School board with the county commission’s election cycle.
Commissioners sent the measure back for more review after extensive public comment and legal questions about whether the change would abridge terms of current school board members. The motion to refer, moved by Commissioner Mikel Lowry and seconded by Vice Chair Avant, passed 10–1. The clerk recorded aye votes from Commissioners Clay Bibbs, Charlie Caswell Jr., Erica Sugarman, David C. Bradford Jr., Amber Mills, Britney Thornton, Brandon Morrison, Henry Brooks, Lowry and Chairman Michael Whaley; Commissioner Ford voted no.
Supporters urged action to boost turnout and accountability.…
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