Shelby County Proposes Election Reform for School Board in Wake of Ethical Scrutiny

Shelby County commissioners are set to deliberate an ordinance proposing that all nine seats on the Shelby County Board of Education appear on the primary ballot in 2026. Chairman Michael Whaley is anticipated to unveil the initiative at the commission's meeting on May 19. Initially, this ordinance was merged with a distinct proposal concerning conflicts of interest for school board members.