There are 4 article(s) tagged ballot referendums:

• October 2026

  • Here’s what to know about ballot amendments

    Voters statewide will consider three constitutional amendments, while Memphis voters face three additional charter questions. House districts 84 and 93 also have unusual races.

    By Bill Dries October 26, 2026

• March 2025

  • County Commission will continue giving grants, despite federal bribery case

    A proposed one-month moratorium on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners’ grant program was voted down, but the commission may change how grants are made. There could also changes to the ethics board. 

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    County Commission has little appetite for giving itself a raise

    By Bill Dries March 18, 2025

• December 2023

  • City Council to vote on 12% MLGW rate hike

    The Memphis City Council will also tackle moving state funding for the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations and a resolution to give Mayor-elect Paul Young a raise.

    By Bill Dries December 05, 2023

• November 2023

  • City Council referendum votes are a mixed bag, but the mayoral pay raise advances

    The newest ballot questions would allow the City Council to set its own pay, allow partisan primary city elections and bringing back a runoff requirement. There are already three other charter change referendums on the 2024 ballot.

    By Bill Dries November 21, 2023