Lowery resolution to fund MSCS lawsuit against takeover falls short in county commission

A resolution funding a lawsuit opposed to the state takeover of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools was knocked off the Shelby County Commission agenda after falling one vote short on Monday, April 27. Mickell Lowery’s add-on resolution required a two-thirds majority to advance. It failed 7-5. The item was rejected with discussion after failing to overcome […]

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Apr 29, 2026 - 18:58
Lowery resolution to fund MSCS lawsuit against takeover falls short in county commission
A resolution funding a lawsuit opposed to the state takeover of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools was knocked off the Shelby County Commission agenda after falling one vote short on Monday, April 27. Mickell Lowery’s add-on resolution required a two-thirds majority to advance. It failed 7-5. The item was rejected with discussion after failing to overcome […]
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