Politics

58th Annual Governor's Conference on Economic and Community Development

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Thursday, September 8th, 2011, 2:35pm

Governor Bill Haslam and Commissioner Bill Hagerty will hold the 58th Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community development. This year’s event – “We’re Ready to Work” – will be held on Sept. 22 and 23, 2011 in Nashville. Learn how we can all work together to make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high-quality jobs.

When/Where:
Sept. 22-23, 2011 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel
611 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203

Registration:
Register online now at www.tn.gov/ecd/GovConf11. Rates are available
for Full Attendees, Spouses, Students, and luncheon only tickets for the Commissioner’s Luncheon on Sept. 22 or the Governor’s Luncheon on Sept. 23. Early registration will be open until 12 p.m. CDT on Sept. 19.

For full details, including how your business can sponsor the event, visit www.tn.gov/ecd/GovConf11

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Mayor Luttrell Chooses School Transition Team Members

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Thursday, September 1st, 2011, 9:46pm

Mayor Luttrell Chooses School Transition Team Members

Shelby County Mayor Mark H. Luttrell, Jr., has chosen his five representatives to serve on the transition team for the merger of Memphis and Shelby County School Systems.

The transition team members are:
- Christine P. Richards (Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of FedEx)
- John Smarrelli, Jr., Ph.D (President, Christian Brothers University)
- Barbara Roseborough (Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Southwest Tennessee Community College)
- Jim Boyd (President of Bridges USA)
- Louis Padgett, III (Principal, Northaven Elementary)

In a statement Mayor Luttrell said, “These people have unique abilities and share the common commitment to put the interests of school children first. They represent an excellent cross-section of our community.”

The transition team candidates will be submitted to the Shelby County Commission for consideration at next week’s meeting.

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Lakeland Commissioner Candidate Forum This Thursday

Submitted by Brent Green

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011, 3:47pm

The Lakeland Civic Club is sponsoring a Candidate Forum to be held on Thursday, August 18th, at 7 p.m. at the I.H. Managerial Park Clubhouse on 4523 Canada Road in Lakeland. The Civic Club has invited the candidates for the Lakeland Board of Commissioners, Randy Nicholson, Jim Schultz and Gerrit Verschuur to speak to voters and receive questions from attendees.

The City of Lakeland municipal election is scheduled for September 15th and early voting begins August 24th.

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Business Appreciation Breakfast This Wednesday, July 6th at 7:00 a.m.

Submitted by Brent Green

Monday, July 4th, 2011, 4:14pm

Business Appreciation Breakfast This Wednesday, July 6th at 7:00 a.m.

Businesses and residents are invited to the Business Appreciation Breakfast scheduled for 7:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6 at the Stonebridge Golf Course Clubhouse.

While the deadline for reservations is past, there are several openings available on a first reserved basis with priority to local businesses. Contact the City of Lakeland at 867-2717 or via e-mail tmeyer@lakelandtn.org for information on reservations. Breakfast and door prizes will be provided by the event sponsors, the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, Memphis Light Gas and Water, City of Lakeland and the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce Existing Business Committee.

Come on out and meet your business neighbors, and Chamber, MLGW and City and State officials!

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Shelby County needs you

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Friday, July 1st, 2011, 4:35pm

The Shelby County Mayor's Office is taking applications for the Shelby County Citizens' University. The class will begin on August 11th and run until October 20th.

The 10 week course will be held on Thursday nights.

Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell says they want to give citizens the opportunity to have a behind the scenes look at Shelby County Government and how your tax dollars are being spent.

The presentations for the class will include Chief Administrative Office, Administration and Finance, Community Services and Shelby County Corrections Center.

The evening classes will start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. You must be at least 18 and live or work in Shelby County to be considered. Sessions will include group discussions and on-site visits at various Shelby County Government bureaus.

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Shelby County Mayor, DA set gold standard for service

Submitted by Joe Birch, Anchor

Monday, May 23rd, 2011, 9:47pm

Shelby County Mayor, DA set gold standard for service

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam came to Memphis on Monday, May 23, to celebrate what's right with local government.

Rotary Club of Memphis East presented its 8th annual Bobby Dunavant Public Servant Awards to Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich and Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell.

The new governor praised the mayor and DA for being people of integrity.

"In truth, elected or appointed government officials have all kinds of choices to make once they're in office from who they hire to how they spend the taxpayers' money," he said. "No matter how many laws we pass or oversight we put into place, honesty makes all the difference."

Gov. Bill Haslam delivers the Bobby Dunavant Public Servant Award for Elected Officials to Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell at the U of M on Monday, May 23, 2011

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Cohen on flooding, BTW, grit, grind

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011, 11:00am

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) took to the House floor Wednesday morning and talked about the flooding sweeping across Shelby County.

But he also found a few moments to talk about happier subjects. Cohen gave Booker T. Washington High School a shout out for landing the President as the speaker at this year’s commencement address and applauded the Grizzlies for their grit and grind during the NBA Playoffs.

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