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TN Politics: Wanda Halbert Has Commissioners in Bind

Political Analyst Otis Sanford joins us each week to talk about Tennessee politics.
Political Analyst Otis Sanford joins us each week to talk about Tennessee politics.

Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert continues to deflect criticism from multiple sides after investigations from both a special prosecutor and the state comptroller's office found evidence of mismanagement.

Meanwhile, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners is having difficulty passing a budget with inaccurate tax revenues being reported by Halbert's office, which she blames on software issues.

Political analyst Otis Sanford says a judge will eventually have to determine whether Halbert should be suspended. But a resignation is likely not on the table.

Finally, Gov. Bill Lee spoke on the need for political civility in Nashville this week after a session in which members of his own party continued to silence and ignore gun reform proponents.

Reporting from the gates of Graceland to the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, Christopher has covered Memphis news, arts, culture and politics for more than 20 years in print and on the radio. He is currently WKNO's News Director and Senior Producer at the University of Memphis' Institute for Public Service Reporting. Join his conversations about the Memphis arts scene on the WKNO Culture Desk Facebook page.