Collierville Republican, Justin Johnson

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06/16/2026

If you’ve lived in Shelby County over the last eight years, you’ve seen what happens when one party has total control of local government.

Mayor Lee Harris has overseen county government while taxpayers have watched spending increase and many services continue to decline. Sheriff Floyd Bonner served as the county’s top law enforcement officer during a period when crime became such a serious concern that federal intervention was needed through the Memphis Safe Task Force. Under the leadership of Harris and Bonner, the Shelby County Jail has also fallen into such poor condition that many now question whether it can be salvaged.

Need to renew your tags? Under Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert, residents have faced long delays and frustration just to receive basic services.

General Sessions Court Clerk Tamara “Tami” Sawyer was indicted on charges alleging the misuse of more than $40,000 in taxpayer funds and continues to serve in office while those charges are pending.

Then there’s the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board, which has become a symbol of dysfunction and controversy while too many students continue to struggle academically and reading proficiency remains a major concern.

And let’s not forget Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy, whose critics argue has embraced policies that are too lenient on repeat and violent offenders.

None of this happened overnight. It happened because too many people stayed home and ignored local elections.

Your sheriff, mayor, district attorney, county officials, school board members, and clerks have a direct impact on your daily life. If you want things to change in Shelby County, you have to show up and vote.

📅 Early Voting: July 17 – August 1
🗳️ Election Day: August 6

Local elections have consequences.

06/16/2026

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06/15/2026

BULLETIN: A federal grand jury has returned a six-count indictment in a significant public corruption case against Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tamara Sawyer. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant, of the Western District of Tennessee, announced the indictment today.

Tamara (“Tami”) Sawyer was sworn into office on August 29, 2024. As alleged in the indictment, between that date and June 22, 2025, Sawyer embezzled, stole, and knowingly converted $44,607.35 in public funds to her own use. She carried out the scheme by using procurement cards issued to other county employees, a county travel card, and by obtaining travel advances.

The indictment alleges that Sawyer used these cards to pay for a wide range of personal expenses for herself and others, including alcohol, food and goods ordered through web‑based delivery services such as Uber Eats and Instacart, as well as charges at bars, hotels, restaurants, the Memphis Tigers, FedEx Forum, Turo, local fundraisers, and payments to various PayPal accounts—including her own. Many of these transactions occurred on weekends or holidays when the clerk’s office was closed.

Although Sawyer claimed the expenses were for official business, the investigation determined they were personal in nature.

The indictment further alleges that Sawyer also used the procurement cards as part of a money‑laundering scheme. She transferred stolen funds to a PayPal account controlled by a friend, who kept a small portion and returned the remainder to Sawyer through CashApp.

Sawyer has been charged in the six-count indictment with the federal offenses of Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Wire Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering, Theft Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds, Honest Services Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Interstate Travel in Aid of Racketeering Enterprises.

If convicted of all charges, the maximum possible punishment for these offenses is imprisonment for up to 20 years, a fine of up to $500,000.00 or both, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years. There is no parole in the federal system.

U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant said: "Protection of local government programs receiving federal funds against public corruption, theft, fraud, waste, and abuse is a top priority of this office and the Department of Justice. We commend the FBI for their diligent and thorough investigation in this case."

"Public servants are entrusted by all of us to act in the best interests of the public they serve," said Special Agent in Charge Terence G. Reilly of the FBI Nashville Field Office. "As alleged, the defendant brazenly abused her authority as a General Sessions Court Clerk to steal taxpayer dollars to serve herself. The FBI is committed to working with our partners to combat public corruption and aggressively pursue those who betray public trust."

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Assistant U.S. Attorney J. William Crow is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States Government.

Great event today!
06/15/2026

Great event today!

06/15/2026

There has been no greater fighter against crime in Shelby County than Senator Brent Taylor. While others talked, Brent took action and never backed down from standing up for safer neighborhoods, stronger law enforcement, and accountability from local government.

His leadership has helped keep the focus on making Shelby County a safe and livable place once again.

I’m grateful for Senator Brent Taylor’s support of Brad Less for Sheriff. Together, we can restore confidence in law enforcement, put public safety first, and move Shelby County in the right direction.

It looks like Brent Taylor is going to be the TN-D9 congressman nominee.
06/14/2026

It looks like Brent Taylor is going to be the TN-D9 congressman nominee.

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