There are 6 article(s) tagged 2026 budget season:

• June 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