TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Aug 16, 2024

Shelby County Commissioners advanced a referendum proposed for the Nov. 5 election that would potentially allow the commission to hire its own legal counsel independent of the county attorney’s office if approved by voters. The ballot question advanced in the first and second reading with four aye votes. According to the Daily Memphian, the proposal comes amid ongoing tensions between the commission and the county administration. Despite concerns that the measure would result in “duplicative” services, a number of commissioners say that having their own legal counsel would provide greater autonomy and oversight in county affairs.