There are 14 article(s) tagged 2026 budget season:

• August 2026

  • County Commission tries one last time on new-jail study

    Shelby County commissioners debated whether they should do nothing and let the new commission with a new majority start anew on the issue.

    By Bill Dries 9 hours ago

• July 2026

  • Lowery: ‘Collaboration’ with state, not intervention or takeover

    Democratic nominee for County Mayor Mickell Lowery talked about state intervention, his vote to raise county property taxes and tax breaks as economic development incentives on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries July 22, 2026

• June 2026

  • County Commission passes budget with new property tax rate

    Shelby County commissioners used extra decimal places Monday, June 29, in setting a new county property tax rate.

    By Bill Dries June 30, 2026

  • Shelby County Commission to take final vote on $2.71 property-tax rate

    The commission also votes on budget amendments, including a move away from plans by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to start planning on a new Treadwell K-8 school.

    By Bill Dries June 28, 2026

  • Solid waste pay raise, 11 amendments complicate city budget

    The city’s new fiscal year starts July 1. Here are the issues and budget amendments that the City Council will work through at their last regular meeting in June.

    By Bill Dries June 23, 2026

  • City and county budget seasons are winding down. Here’s what two local leaders have to say.

    The Shelby County Commission is looking at a possible tax increase while the Memphis City Council is expected to keep the city’s tax rate the same. 

    By Bill Dries June 20, 2026

  • County Commission sets (tentative) property tax rate

    Commissioners delayed votes on operating and capital budgets to a June 29 meeting that will also include a final vote on the property tax hike.

    By Bill Dries June 15, 2026

  • Proposed Treadwell school project in question

    Commissioners suggest funding should go to existing schools in need of repairs.

    By Bill Dries June 12, 2026

  • Tax season drumbeat grows louder at City Hall

    City Council members have some amendments to Mayor Paul Young’s budget, and they could move closer to closing out the budget season at Tuesday’s council day.

    By Samuel Hardiman, Bill Dries June 08, 2026

  • County delays $18M lawsuit settlement as debate continues

    The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the county administration say they agree on dollar figures, but not a solution to the dispute. 

    By Bill Dries June 02, 2026

  • $18 million sheriff’s lawsuit settlement returns to County Commission

    The expensive legal settlement grew more complex last week with word that the $18 million would have to be included in future Sheriff’s Office budgets.

    By Bill Dries June 01, 2026

• May 2026

  • New rules for county ‘community’ grants head to committee

    A new proposal would require receipts for money spent and a 5-year ban on new grants if nonprofits don’t follow the rules. The commission also set the stage for budget hearings.

    By Bill Dries May 18, 2026

  • What’s in Lee Harris’ ‘lean and mean’ county budget proposal?

    Lowering the property-tax rate a few cents and another proposed school, the third of his tenure, highlighted Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ final budget proposal.

    By Bill Dries May 13, 2026

• April 2026

  • No city property-tax hike, says Mayor Paul Young

    Young is prepping to present his budget proposal, meanwhile he’s already talking about the bottom line. Also in this roundup: Marsha Blackburn on climate change and Democrats vow statewide organization.

    By Bill Dries April 20, 2026