Vote to give Lakeland elected officials a raise fails
Lakeland commissioners failed to approve a salary increase for elected officials, leaving the compensation the same as its been for 23 years.
Topic: Connie McCarter
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May 2026
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April 2026
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Bailey: Changes in suburban governments draw friction from both sides of issue
Lakeland officials are studying the question of changing the city’s form of government, but some officials are balking at one theory of the expert they brought to the table to outline what a change would mean.
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‘Misinformation’ about Lakeland government change could jeopardize city charter, some officials say
With a petition underway to change Lakeland’s form of government, a commissioner and the former mayor are warning of a scenario where the city loses its charter, causing problems for the school system.
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Lakeland dives deeper into discussion on change of government
Lakeland officials continue to study a possible change in the suburb’s government format with former Collierville Town Administrator James Lewellen explaining the process.
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Lakeland board talks change in government
Lakeland officials also discussed a way to keep wine sales out of future convenience stores.
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March 2026
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Lakeland mulls change in government
As Lakeland grows, Commissioner Connie McCarter is suggesting that a change in government with district representation might better serve citizens.
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Bailey: Suggested change in Lakeland government deserved more details
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter suggested a veiled idea of changing the suburb’s form of government before eventually floating her full idea.
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Lakeland commissioner wants change in suburb’s form of government
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter wants to discuss a change to the city’s form of government, but as of Wednesday afternoon, she was not discussing any specifics.
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Lakeland agreement with SCSO sparks concerns over ‘law enforcement presence’
The City of Lakeland and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office have an agreement about deputies occupying a space at The Lake District, but there seems to be some disagreement about the level of law enforcement presence.
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February 2023
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Lakeland seeks third TIF district
Lakeland officials have endorsed a third TIF to enhance the northern gateway into the suburb from the Interstate 40-Canada Road junction.
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December 2022
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Josh Roman takes helm as Lakeland mayor
Commissioner Connie McCarter was also sworn in at the Board of Commissioners meeting, and the Economic Development Commission was disbanded.
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November 2022
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Dial, McCarter excited for next four years as Lakeland commissioners
Two recently elected Lakeland commissioners come into new terms with hopes for the suburb’s future and plans for its success.
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Lakeland to explore new forms of government
In one of his last moves, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham started the process to push the suburb to consider district representation rather than at-large elections to reflect its diverse population.
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Lakeland elects Josh Roman as new mayor without opposition
Roman, who previously served as Lakeland vice mayor, was elected to the city’s top position Tuesday, Nov. 8, as six candidates are unopposed in the election
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September 2022
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Lakeland economic development board unhappy with retail recruiter
Officials don’t believe they are getting adequate information (or success for that matter) from the firm hired last year.
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