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Shelby County commission appoints and swears in Matthew Shulai as interim District 9 commissioner

Shelby County Board of Commissioners · March 10, 2026

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After multiple nominations and two rounds of voting, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners appointed Matthew Shulai as interim commissioner for District 9 by acclamation and immediately administered the oath of office in a swearing-in ceremony.

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners on Monday appointed Matthew Shulai as interim county commissioner for District 9 and administered his oath of office.

Following a roll-call nomination process that produced multiple candidates, Commissioner Mikael Lowery moved to appoint Shulai by acclamation; the motion was seconded and carried without objection. Marcy Ingram administered the oath, and Shulai recited: "I, Matt Shulai, do solemnly swear that I will perform with fidelity the duties of the office...representing District 9 of Shelby County, Tennessee." He then thanked the commission and said he was "very appreciative to be here" and ready to serve.

Chairwoman Chantay K. Avant told colleagues the commission would hold a swearing-in ceremony immediately after the meeting. The commission adjourned following a closing prayer from Reverend Dr. Andre Brooks.

The appointment filled the vacant District 9 seat and restores the commission to a full complement of members for the remainder of the session and the upcoming budget work.