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Commissioner Thornton urges Black Caucus to require opt-ins, budget transparency and to address MWBE repeal
Shelby County Black Caucus · October 1, 2025
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Summary
Commissioner Thornton asked staff to send opt-in notices to confirm who is a caucus member, requested a Black Caucus budget update and urged the caucus to take a public stance after the county stopped reporting MWBE data.
Commissioner Thornton used the Black Caucus meeting to press for internal accountability and a more active policy role. Thornton asked staff to send a notice to all Black Caucus commissioners asking them to opt in so the caucus can know who is active and accountable to the public. "I would like to just know how many people are opting into being a part of the…
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