Judge: County Commission can’t boot Brooks The judge said he would restrain the commission from filling Henri Brooks’ vacancy, because it still must determine whether or not she lives in her district.
County attorneys say “probably” is close enough for … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County attorneys wrapped up their investigation into whether he lives in his district with a “probably.” Jason Mays moved into the Fairway Apartments more than two years ago, but until Friday, never knew Shelby County Commissioner Justin Ford is his neighbor. “I don’t knock nobody for where they stay at. Or […]
Investigation finds Justin Ford ‘probably’ lives … There were no utilities at the apartment for more than two years
Henri Brooks not sorry about racially charged comments Commissioner Henri Brooks defended the controversial comments she made last week and is not apologizing for them.
Crossover Democrat voters told to join Republican … The head of the Shelby County Democratic Party says cross over Democrats should just join Republican Party
Group Compares Commissioner Henri Brooks To Malcolm … Black leaders say don’t focus on the personality and dismiss the principle
County leaders say commission investigations are … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell said, “We must very soon get our tax rate established and get our budget finalized and move into the fiscal year.” Luttrell says that’s not happening because commissioners don’t even know who can vote. The board voted Henri Brooks out for not living in her district. Now […]
Commissioner Henri Brooks Stands By Racially Charged … Henri Brooks told a Hispanic man not to compare his struggles as a minority to those of African-Americans
County opens investigation into Commissioner Justin … Ford represents District 3, along with Sidney Chism and James Harvey.
County Commissioner Sidney Chism explains his vote … He says the county attorney isn’t an investigator and shouldn’t have the power to kick off a commissioner.
What Part Does Politics Play In The Henri Brooks … The Shelby County commissioner and juvenile court clerk candidate set off a firestorm by comparing the struggles of blacks to Hispanics.
