County Commission to Vote on Override of Mayor's Veto
The Shelby County commissioners are set to vote on overriding Mayor Lee Harris' veto of a resolution that would move all Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) board seats to the 2026 ballot.
According to the county charter, eight votes are required to override the veto, which was issued after the commission's September vote to shorten the four-year terms of five school board members elected last year.
Mayor Lee Harris vetoed the commission's resolution, sparking the need for an override vote.
Author's summary: Commissioners to vote on veto override.
- The commission's vote would affect the terms of five school board members.
- Eight votes are needed to override the mayor's veto.