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Commission holds multi-candidate interviews to fill interim District 9 seat; no appointment recorded in committee

Shelby County Board of Commissioners (standing committee hearings) · March 4, 2026
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Summary

On March 4 the commission heard from a large slate of candidates for the interim District 9 seat. Applicants emphasized near-term budget oversight, youth and workforce development, housing stability and continuity of constituent services. Several public supporters addressed the body; the committee ultimately sent the item forward without recommendation for the full commission to consider.

The Shelby County commission held a lengthy, public series of candidate presentations on March 4 to fill the interim district 9 seat through the August 6, 2026 general election. Commissioners heard from multiple candidates and voters who came to support specific nominees.

Candidates who addressed the commission included Rod Blunt, James Harvey (former county commissioner and past…

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