There are 13 article(s) tagged Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo:

• November 2023

  • Suburban mayors welcome new Memphis mayor-elect

    “With this group of mayors, I’ve never been more optimistic about our metro area,” said Shelby County Chamber Alliance and Bank of Bartlett President Harold Byrd.

    By Michael Waddell November 07, 2023

• September 2023

  • Germantown raises mayor’s car allowance

    The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to increase the monthly car allowance for the mayor from $450 to $650.

    By Abigail Warren September 26, 2023

• August 2023

  • Bailey: Germantown residents aren’t swallowing excuses about water

    One thing was clear from those attending the Thursday night Town Hall session — the citizens don’t trust the city’s answers or addressing such a crisis in the future.

    By Clay Bailey August 04, 2023

• June 2023

  • Bailey: Considerations before clamping down on large parties

    A weekend pool party in Germantown’s Oakleigh subdivision brought a mass of complaints to the suburb’s leaders and a demand that the city thwart such events.

    By Clay Bailey June 28, 2023

• February 2023

  • Palazzolo: State needs to share sales tax revenue with cities

    “Tennessee cities produce 92% of all sales tax revenue generated in the state. However, sales tax revenues returned to cities make up only 20% to 30% of their annual operating revenue.”

    By Mike Palazzolo February 24, 2023

• January 2022

  • Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson to seek reelection in Germantown

    Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson will seek a third term in Germantown.

    By Abigail Warren January 26, 2022

  • Huisman’s path home started with Ole Miss baseball, took short stop in minors

    Jason Huisman was on a path for success in professional baseball, but a phone call in 2010 changed the trajectory of his career.

    By Abigail Warren January 11, 2022

• December 2021

  • Germantown city administrator retires after 33 years of service

    Patrick Lawton’s last day in the office is Friday, Dec. 17. After 33 years as Germantown’s city administrator, he is retiring.

    By Abigail Warren December 16, 2021

• June 2021

  • Germantown resurrects Fireworks Extravaganza for July 4th

    Germantown will hold its fireworks show on July 4. The event was not held in 2020 due to the pandemic.

    By Abigail Warren June 16, 2021

  • Germantown Charity Horse Show returns after pandemic

    The horse show in Germantown is a treasured tradition for many generations. The 72nd show will take off Tuesday after a one year pause.

    By Abigail Warren June 07, 2021

• March 2021

  • Opinion: Expect a battle before SCS surrenders 3G schools

    Much like the resolution to starting municipal schools in Shelby County’s suburbs, Germantown is backing state legislation to get the 3G schools under its control.

    By Clay Bailey March 30, 2021

  • Proposed legislation could bring 3G schools under Germantown school district

    Palazzolo said legislators are considering a bill that would not allow a school from one district to operate inside the boundaries of another.

    By Abigail Warren March 26, 2021

• December 2020

  • COVID in restaurants? Owners want proof but Health Dept. ignoring the request

    The president of the Memphis Restaurant Association doesn’t know of any local restaurateur who has been contacted and told that a diner in their place of business tested positive for the coronavirus. 

    By Jennifer Biggs December 01, 2020