Memphis Voter Guide

2022 ELECTION YEAR

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GUIDEINSIDE THE Introduction From The Equity Alliance 1 Voter Registration Requirements & Deadlines 2 Voter ID Requirements 2 New Absentee Ballot Info 4 Tips for Voting in the Midst of COVID-19 5 What Does Election Day Voter Suppression Look Like 6 2022 Election Calendar 7 What’s on the Ballot 7 Candidate Profile & Elected Office Definitions 8 Early Voting Period Times and Locations 46 Election Day Polling Location & Hours 46 Getting Your Voter Rights Restored 47 Voting as a College Student 48 Know Your Voting Rights: If I’m Turned Away at the Polls 48 Contacting the Election Commission 49 About The Equity Alliance 49

CDoeuanrtyShVeoltbeyr: It is important now more than ever to be civically engaged. There is so much at stake and the decisions being made in local government and the state of Tennessee politics will set the trajectory for all our futures. From the fight for voting and women's reproductive rights and the one-month long mortarium for sales taxes on groceries, supplemental teaching materials and critical race theory and gerrymandering and redistricting. This matters because where you reside determines your politician, which determines your political power, which determines how you get resources for your community, i.e. school funding, sidewalks, stimulus checks, grants for social programs, covid testing/ vaccines etc. Regardless of where you live in Tennessee, you should have a say in who represents you. Voters should pick their representatives and not the other way around. These upcoming elected positions should be vetted carefully even beyond what you read in our Tennessee Voter Guides. We include contact information for some candidates if they submitted it and/or if we found it, so you can reach out to them to ask specific questions. Make it a priority to attend in-person or tune-in virtually to events they are on program to speak at. Are you hearing your priorities being discussed? Your community's priorities? Outside has opened with the availability of COVID-19 vaccines and boosters and we've adjusted to living within the COVID-19 virus as it continues to generate new strains. Be sure to check out how to continue to stay safe and vote in the midst of the virus on page 5. We know that voter suppression is a big deal, and we want you to be diligent in identifying what that looks like so be sure to check how what does Election Day voter suppression look like on page 6. This upcoming May 3 election will be your opportunity to choose an Attorney General, Shelby County Mayor, Sheriff, County Commissioners and several open judge and clerk seats. We need you to make sure the people in your circle are registered and ready to vote with confidence on May 3. Be sure to complete your absentee ballot application by April 26. The Equity Alliance equips Black Tennesseans and other communities of color with the proper information in the civic process so we all can show up informed on Election Day. The Equity Alliance is proud to provide you with our 2022 Tennessee Voter Guide, a free, nonpartisan, public resource for Memphis voters to be informed. In this guide, you'll find unbiased candidate profiles, a description of what each elected office does, polling locations and hours, voter ID requirements, etc. Our goal is to empower you to exercise your right to vote as a means to bring a balance of power to these public offices. Thank you to our community partners, the TEA team, 529 Graphics, Tell Publishing, and our volunteers and distribution partners for their contributions to the 2022 Tennessee Voter Guide. Be sure to share the guide with your family, neighbors, friends, customers and on social media. Visit www.TNvoterguides.com to access our mobile-friendly site and obtain your free copy. Stay vigilant, Charlane Oliver & Tequila Johnson 1 Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director The Equity Alliance MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022

VOTER REGISTRATION Voter Registration Requirements Once you complete the form, you may either mail-in the application to: To be eligible to register to vote in Shelby County, Shelby County Election Commission: Tennessee all the following qualifications must be met: 980 Nixon Dr Memphis, TN 38134 • You must be a United States citizen or hand-deliver applications to: • You must be a legal resident of Shelby County when Shelby County Election Commission Downtown Office 157 Poplar Ave, Suite 137 submitting a voter registration application Memphis, TN 38103 • You must be 18 years of age or older by the date of the 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday OR next election 80 Nixon Dr • You must not have been convicted of a felony or, if you Memphis, TN 38134 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday have such a conviction, have your voting rights restored as required by state law, and • You must submit a properly completed voter registration application at least 30 days before an upcoming election Voter ID Requirements All voters must present a federal or Tennessee state ID containing the voter's name and photograph when voting at the polls, whether voting early or on Election Day unless an exemption applies. Acceptable forms of ID include: • Tennessee driver's license with your photo Voter Registration Deadlines • United States passport • Tennessee Department of Safety photo ID This election's voter registration deadline is Monday, April 4 • Photo ID* issued by the federal or Tennessee state by close of business. Deadlines can creep up quickly. Make sure you're registered to vote! New registrations must be postmarked government or delivered to the Shelby County Election Commission no later • United States Military photo ID (active or retired) than thirty (30) days before an election, in order to vote in that • Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo election; that is state law. *These photo IDs may be expired, unless you are voting in DID YOU Shelby County for the first time. Student IDs, library cards and KNOW: photo IDs issued by cities, counties and other states may not be used. These photo IDs may be expired, unless you are voting in Shelby County for the Ways to Register To Vote first time. Student IDs, library cards and photo IDs issued by cities, counties and Online Voter Registration: bit.ly/teavote You must have other states may not be used. a Tennessee driver's license or Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID in order to submit this application online. If you do not have a Tennessee driver's license or Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID, you will be able to print the voter registration form and submit by mail. Register in Person: Paper Registration: You may complete a paper form at the Shelby County Election Commission office, Department of Safety (motor vehicles division), Department of Health (WIC program), public libraries,and many other designated government agencies. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 2

New Absentee Ballot Law Tips For Voting In The Midst Of COVID-19 MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 3

This election's voter registration deadline is Monday, April 4 by the close of business. Deadlines can creep up quickly. Make sure you're registered to vote! New registrations must be postmarked or delivered to the Shelby County Election Commission no later than thirty (30) days before an election, in order to vote in that election; that is state law. ABSENTEE 1. Name of the registered voter BALLOTS: 2. Address of the voter's residence 3. Voter's social security number Tennessee law allows for absentee voting 4. Voter's date of birth only under certain circumstances. You must 5. Address to mail the ballot submit a written request containing the 6. The election in which the voter wishes to participate. If the information to the right to your local county election commission office by the seventh election involves a primary, the political party in which the voter day before Election Day. You can use the wishes to participate. absentee ballot request form to make sure 7. Reason the voter wishes to vote absentee. If applicable, a copy all required information is provided. of the CDL containing the CDL number or the TWIC card must be included in the voter's request. You can submit your written request for an 8. Voter's signature absentee ballot by mail, fax, or e-mail. If emailing your request, be sure the attached Email: [email protected] document contains the information to the Phone: (901) 222-6800 right and your scanned signature. Fax: (901)-222-6811 Mail: Shelby County Election Commission Attn: Absentee Department PO BOX 342798 Bartlett, TN 38184-2798 A request that contains this information will be processed and a ballot will be mailed to the voter. NOTICE: A person who is not an employee of an election commission commits a Class E felony if such person gives an application for an absentee ballot to any person or commits a Class A misdemeanor if such person gives an unsolicited request for application for absentee ballot to any person. T.C.A. § 2-6-202(c)(3) and (4). COVID-19 IS There are several categories you would need to fall under in order STILL A REASON to request an absentee ballot but below is the wording specifically TO REQUEST about COVID-19 from the Tennessee Secretary of State AN ABSENTEE website: BALLOT: You are hospitalized, ill or physically disabled and unable to appear at your polling place to vote (this includes persons who have underlying medical or health conditions which in their determination render them more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 or at greater risk should they contract it). For a list of underlying health conditions that makes a person more susceptible, see the [CDC guidelines]. A physician's statement is not required to check this box. You are the caretaker of a hospitalized, ill or physically disabled person (this includes voters who care for or reside with persons who have underlying medical or health conditions which in their determination render them more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 or at greater risk should they contract it). For a list of underlying health conditions that makes a person more susceptible, see the [CDC guidelines]. A physician's statement is not required to check this box. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 4

COVID-19TIPS FOR VOTING IN THE MIDST OF While voting is important, voting safely is more important while COVID-19 is still a part of our lives whether you are fully or partially vaccinated or not vaccinated at all. So, as you decide which method of voting is suitable for you, keep these tips in mind for the upcoming May 3 State and County Primary Election. If you're going to do in-person voting, make sure your address is updated to limit the amount of time you have to be in the polling station. Use this link to update your address: bit.ly/teavote Consider early voting during times when there aren't huge crowds and you have the option to choose which polling location to vote. Visit page 46 of this guide for early voting locations and times. T o minimize the amount of time at the polling station, review the Memphis Voter Guide so you'll know who you're voting for before you get there. F ollow guidelines issued by public health officials, including safe practices when in a public setting like wearing a mask and gloves and practicing social distancing - staying 6 feet apart from everyone. B ring your own ink pen to sign documents. Bring your own stylus pen to use on the touchscreen while using the voting machine. Do not take additional people with you who are unable to vote. Use hand sanitizer before and after you use the voting machine. If you are sick or test positive for COVID-19, please stay home. DID YOU The Center for Disease Control (CDC) KNOW: says for COVID-19, a close contact is anyone who was less than 6 feet away from an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period (for example, three individual 5-minute exposures for a total of 15 minutes) – excluding K-12 school settings. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 5

WHAT DOES ELECTION DAY VOTER SUPPRESSION LOOK LIKE? The Black and brown vote has increasingly shown its power to energize and disrupt elections. No matter who you vote for, voter suppression manipulates and toxifies the voting process by placing undue barriers and burdens on voters. That is why we want you to know what voter suppression looks like and how you can call it out, share it with others, and combat it with correct information and appropriate actions. Voter Intimidation and Misinformation Threats, physical acts of intimidation and misinformation are tactics used to sway voters from voting. People have threatened that the police or immigration authorities will be at the election polls lingering and looking for a reason to arrest voters. Rumors may be spread that voters will be stopped at the door and election officials will overly question voters' eligibility. Since Tennessee law prohibits poll workers from campaigning within 100 feet of the polling locations, campaign workers will likely be on the sidewalk, in the parking lot and in adjacent areas to attempt to give you candidate materials. You are free to accept or decline the materials. Please do not allow the presence of campaign workers, volunteers or media representatives to deter you from voting. Long Lines It's easy to see a long line and be compelled to turn away, but voting is important. A way to minimize election day long lines is to take advantage of early voting, which lasts two weeks prior to Election Day. For the May 3, 2022, election, the Early Voting dates are APRIL 13 - APRIL 28. If you choose to vote on Election Day, be prepared for the long lines. This includes consideration for comfortable clothing and shoes, bringing snacks, bottled water, medication as needed, portable cell phone charging device and cord, and something to hold your attention such as a book or magazine. Provisional Voting If you claim to be registered to vote but are not on the list, you can receive a provisional ballot for later verification. Ballots are eligible for verification if votes are cast in the correct precinct. Tennessee does not provide a limited provisional ballot. Provisional ballots are counted within FOUR business days after Election Day. Unofficial Poll Watchers Tennessee law allows for official poll watchers, who must submit paperwork to the election committee, to sit in and watch. If they have questions about any irregularities they see, they are to bring it to the attention of the manager on-site and not directly to a voter. Sometimes unofficial poll watchers may be there, but the election officials should handle them. Make sure you view the POLL WATCH: IF YOU ARE BEING TURNED AWAY on page 48 in this voter guide to report any voter suppression. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 6

2022 April 4 Voter Registration Deadline April 13 Early Voting Begins ELECTION YEAR April 26 Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot April 28 Early Voting Ends May 3 Election Day May 3rd Ballot SHELBY COUNTY PRIMARY LOCAL ELECTION Local Primary Election District Attorney General Shelby County Mayor Shelby County Commission 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 Assessor of Property Shelby County Trustee Sheriff Circuit Court Clerk Criminal Court Clerk Juvenile Court Clerk Probate Court Clerk Shelby County Clerk Register of Deeds MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 7

DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL PROFILES DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL They prosecute all misdemeanor and felony charges brought in Juvenile Court, the General Sessions Courts, the Grand Jury and the Criminal Courts of the District. JANIKA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] WHITE Democratic Website: janikawhite.com Candidate Status: Facebook: janikawhitenow Challenger Instagram: janikawhitenow Twitter: janikawhitenow Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County District Attorney General Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Partner at Bailey, Bailey, & White PLLC. Education: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and earned a J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Community Affiliation: Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated; Bloomfield Urban Ministries; the National Bar Association Ben F. Jones Chapter; Tennessee Trial Lawyers, and Memphis Bar Association. Top Three Issues: • Prosecute with Integrity: The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office defines success as convictions. Unfortunately, a culture that focuses on winning convictions at any cost is too often at the expense of justice itself. Janika will restore trust and transparency. The office will prioritize early and thorough investigations in order to gather the most accurate information. • Focus on Serious Crime: Janika will push for a more proactive, intelligence-based police-prosecutor relationship that will shift prosecutorial resources to focus on the most serious crimes against people, including rape, aggravated robbery, and homicide. These are the most heinous crimes and we will vigorously prosecute these cases and exact the kind of justice the victims deserve. • Transforming Juvenile Justice: Janika is committed to the spirit of the Juvenile Justice System through an intentional focus on restoring the child, not just punishing the behavior. It is important that we keep our neighborhoods safe from violent offenders–whether young or old–but we must also close the revolving door of children in the system and provide them with the resources to redirect their paths. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 8

LINDA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] HARRIS Democratic Website: votelindaharris.com Candidate Status: Facebook: lindaharrisda Challenger Instagram: lindaharrisforda Twitter: LindaHarrisforDA@Harris4DA Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County District Attorney General Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Mediator/Arbitrator Education: Juris Doctorate Community Affiliation: Democratic Women of Shelby County; National Bar Association, Ben F. Jones chapter; Memphis Bar Association; Association of Women Attorneys; NAACP- lifetime member Top Three Issues: • Reduction of violent crime, by holding offenders accountable, increased referral of offenders to mental health and drug abuse treatment programs, and implementation of multifaceted, citizen-focused, county-wide restorative practices initiative • Criminal justice reform; including youth justice reform, implementation of restorative justice, criminal review unit, restoring public trust through integrity of prosecutions • Accountability, including transparency, release of statistical data to the public on an annual basis, transparent, and fair police misconduct investigations. AMY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] WEIRICH Republican Website: AWeirich.com Candidate Status: Facebook: DAWeirich Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County District Attorney General Previous elected offices held: N/A Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Tennessee at Martin; Law degree from the University of Memphis Community Affiliation: Member of St. Louis Catholic Church Top Three Issues: She has seen first-hand the impact that violent crime has on the most vulnerable in our community and she has dedicated her career to designing programs to improve the criminal justice system. • Operation Safe Community- chaired 5-year plan (2016-2021) which led to a decrease in overall crime before the pandemic slowed arrests and created a national spike in crime • Community Prosecution Unit – assigns senior-level prosecutors to work in MPD precincts with law enforcement and the community to address specific needs of the community. Also divert low level offenders from juvenile court • Community Justice Program - an important restorative justice program for low level offenses and offenders utilizing volunteers from the community where the crime occurred to determine how best to restore the community, the victim and the offender STEVE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] MULROY Democratic Website: stevemulroy.com Candidate Status: Facebook: stevemulroyfordistrictattorney Challenger Instagram: SteveMulroy901 Twitter: SteveMulroy901 Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County District Attorney General Previous elected offices held: Shelby County Commissioner, 2006-2014 Current Employment/Occupation: Professor of Law, University of Memphis Education: J.D. from William & Mary; BA from Cornell University Top Three Issues: • PRIORITIZE VIOLENT CRIME—redirect resources from minor, nonviolent offenses to serious, violent offenses. Use DA’s discretion to seek, for nonviolent offenses, community- based alternatives to expensive, sometimes counterproductive long term prison sentences. • BAIL REFORM—people not convicted of a crime should not languish in jail for no reason other than that they can’t afford cash bail. Use discretion to provide alternatives to pretrial detention for people not convicted of any crime. Where appropriate, avoid cash bail. Where bail is appropriate, ensure that the bail is affordable and particularized to the individual defendant’s financial circumstances. Where the defendant is either a flight risk or a danger to the community, deny bail outright. • JUVENILE JUSTICE—reduce transfer to adult court for young children and those accused of nonviolent crimes. Restore federal Department of Justice monitoring of Juvenile Court to correct racially disproportionate charging, detention, and sentencing. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 9

SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR PROFILES MAYOR The mayor is the chief executive officer, centralizing executive power. The mayor directs the administrative structure, appointing and removing of department heads. While the council has legislative power, the mayor has veto power. The council does not oversee daily operations. LEE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] HARRIS Democratic Website: leeharrisformayor.com/aboutmayorharris Candidate Status: Facebook: LeeHarrisfor901 Incumbent Instagram: leeharrisfor901 Twitter: leeharrisfor901 Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Mayor Previous elected offices held: State Senate; Memphis City Council Current Employment/Occupation: Shelby County Mayor Education: International Relations at Morehouse College; Law degree from Yale Top Three Issues: • Mayor Harris is the chief elected official in Shelby County government, one of the largest government organizations in the South. As Mayor, he has advanced the County’s first major investment in public transit; first dedicated investment in Pre-K education; paid family leave for Shelby County’s 5,000+ employees; a new law requiring that all County employees, both part-time and full-time, make at least $15 per hour; and a host of public safety and criminal justice reforms. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 10

WALLACE Party Affiliation: Linkedin: wallace-bullard-a5786b30 BULLARD Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Mayor Current Employment/Occupation: Owner of Bullard Transport Inc. ALLYSON Party Affiliation: FORD Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Mayor KEN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] MOODY Democratic Website: kenmoodyformayor.com Candidate Status: Facebook: kenmoody4mayor Challenger Instagram: kenmoody4mayor Twitter: kenmoody4mayor Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Mayor Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: City of Memphis, Special Assistant to Mayor Jim Strickland Education: Carver High School, HS Diploma; Connors State College, AAS, Computer Science; University of Memphis, BA in Sociology and MBA Community Affiliation: Alpha Omega Veterans Services Board Member; R.E.A.C.H. Memphis Board Member; New Sardis Baptist Church’s Deacon Board; Hutchison’s Diversity Committee; G.O.A.L.S. (Juvenile Court) Top Three Issues: • Public Safety – Develop a countywide crime reduction plan with the City of Memphis and all municipal police chiefs and mayors that includes prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation. • Education - Ensuring the school district has adequate funding, along with improving student and adult literacy rates which impact our workforce's ability to obtain and retain employment. • Economic Development - Attracting businesses to Shelby County that pay livable wages. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 11

CYNTHIA Party Affiliation: GENTRY Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Mayor Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Retired Educator Education: An alumnus of Siena College, the University of Memphis, and the University of Mississippi; Earned Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Leadership Community Affiliation: Member, Officer, and Sunday School Teacher at Greenwood C.M.E. Church; President of the Board of Directors of Pushing Outstanding Excellence for Kids; Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; N.O.T.E.S. Bridge Club; Member of the NAACP WORTH Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] MORGAN Republican Website: worthmorgan.com Candidate Status: Facebook: MorganforShelbyCountyMayor Challenger Twitter: morgan worth Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Mayor Previous elected offices held: Memphis City Council Community Affiliation: Active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church Top Three Issues: • Prioritize Public Safety initiatives in the budget. • Build a team that is capable, honest, and in the job for the right reasons. If they fit those three criteria, they'll have a seat at my table regardless of race, sex, religion, or political affiliation. • Ensure each child has the opportunities they deserve by working with all K-12 schools in the county. MICHAEL Party Affiliation: BANKS Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Mayor MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 12

SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROFILES COMMISSIONERS Members of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners work to serve constituents and the county through a myriad of duties that include enacting legislation through resolution or ordinance, approving the county's fiscal budget, setting the County property tax rate, establishing policy and serving as a voice for the people. DISTRICT 1 AMBER Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] MILLS Republican Website: electambermills.com Candidate Status: Facebook: commambermills Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commissioner, District 1 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Shelby County Commissioner Education: A.A. degree in Music Education at Wallace State College; B.S. in Business Management at Auburn University Community Affiliation: Member of Bellevue Baptist Church DONNA Party Affiliation: MCDONALD Democratic MARTIN Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commissioner, District 1 MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 13

KERRY Party Affiliation: WHITE Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commissioner, District 1 ALLEN Party Affiliation: COURTNEY Republican Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commissioner, District 1 DISTRICT 2 DAVID Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] BRADFORD Republican Facebook: electdavidcbradford Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commissioner, District 2 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Licensed Professional Engineer Education: Memphis University School, Mississippi State University, Mechanical Engineering Community Affiliation: Town of Collierville Planning Commission; Urban Land Institute of Memphis Board; YMCA of Memphis Metro Board; Workforce Investment Board; a Habitat for Humanity Volunteer. DISTRICT 3 MICK Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] WRIGHT Republican Website: wrightforshelby.com/ Candidate Status: Facebook: CommissionerMickWright Incumbent Instagram: mickwrightnet Twitter: mickwright Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commissioner, District 3 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Analyst at Youth Villages Education: Harding University, English; Strayer University, Masters in Public Administration Community Affiliation: Bartlett Education Advisory Committee, the Bartlett Sesquicentennial Committee, and the Bartlett First Responders Monument Committee. Top Three Issues: • Our county government must prioritize public safety, economic strength, and education – and decline anything that gets in the way. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 14

DISTRICT 4 BRITNEY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] CHAUNCEY Democratic Website: vote4britney.com Candidate Status: Facebook: ote4britneyc Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commissioner, District 4 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: LMS Administrator at Patra Corporation Education: I am a student at the University of Memphis pursuing a BA in Political Science and a BS in Computer Engineering. Community Affiliation: Democratic Women of Shelby County, TnAchieves, Phi Theta Kappa Top Three Issues: • Public Safety • Education • Community Development JORDAN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] CARPENTER Republican Website: carpenterforshelby.com Candidate Status: Facebook: CarpenterforShelby Challenger Instagram: carpenterforcommissioner Twitter: jcarpentertn Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commissioner, District 4 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: United States Army Veteran & Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Artisent Floors Education: Bachelor’s from University of Alabama; Vermont Law School Community Affiliation: Member at First Evangelical Church; F3 Memphis Top Three Issues: • The voters of District 4 deserve a vocal advocate with the courage to fight for our families, economic opportunities, and the identity of our communities BRANDON Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] MORRISON Republican Website: electbrandonmorrison.com Candidate Status: Facebook: electbrandonmorrison Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commissioner, District 4 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Shelby County Commissioner Education: I then graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Vanderbilt University, receiving both my B.A. and M.B.A. Community Affiliation: Second Presbyterian Church Foundation, Grants Chair; the Memphis Zoo Board, past Finance Chair; Children’s Foundation of Memphis, past Treasurer; Boy Scouts of America, mother of two Eagle Scouts Top Three Issues: • PUBLIC SAFETY: I will continue to work to fully fund the Sheriff and our District Attorney to support law and order. I will also work with the Juvenile Court to monitor and support our youth offenders to ensure they have opportunities to become productive citizens. • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: I will continue to be a staunch advocate for Workforce Development and continue to work with the Chamber of Commerce both in Memphis and Germantown to recruit and retain talent here. We must support important initiatives such as the Mid-South Opportunity Center. • EDUCATION: I have supported funding Pre-Kindergarten. Now it is time to focus on right-sizing Shelby County Schools and meeting our students where they are to ensure they lead successful lives. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 15

DISTRICT 5 SHANTE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] AVANT Democratic Website: voteavant.com Open Seat Facebook: Shante Knox Avant Instagram: shantek14 Twitter: shanteavant Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 5 Previous elected offices held: Shelby County School Board District 6 Current Employment/Occupation: Vice President, Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master’s of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee Community Affiliation: Board of Directors for Shelby County School Board, Secretary of Community LIFT, College of Social Work Advisory Board and New Memphis Institute Advisory Board Top Three Issues: My top three issues are funding for public education, public safety and economic development. • As a former elected school board member, I will continue to fight for increased funding for our school system. I will remain a vocal advocate for any policy that would help improve the conditions of our schools. • Public safety is the number one issue I hear residents speak about. While this issue has compounded challenges, we can begin by identifying systemic problems that lead people down a path of criminal activity. • I will work with our county agencies to identify wrap-around services from job training programs. MICHAEL Party Affiliation: PAYNE Republican Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 5 QURAN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] FOLSOM Democratic Website: folsomforcordova.com Open Seat Facebook: quran.folsom Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 5 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Chief Administrator for the Shelby County Commission, Real Estate Agent Education: University of Tennessee-Knoxville Community Affiliation: Longview Heights SDA Church, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Stand For Children, MULYP-Memphis Urban League Young Professionals Top Three Issues: • Increase Safety: I want to direct more resources towards neighborhood-based prevention and intervention programs to empower citizens as well as ensure that our law enforcement and public safety personnel who serve in our neighborhoods have state of the art tools necessary to keep our communities from harm. • Innovative Education and Workforce Development: I will work with our secondary and post-secondary educational institutions (traditional and non-traditional) as well as our state and federal representatives to ensure our students have the tools needed to succeed and are prepared to lead the future workforce. • Infrastructure: Key investment at the local, state and federal levels directed at maintenance and/or replacement of public buildings including schools, fire stations, police precincts, libraries, community centers, parks, etc. is key to ensuring residents see where tax dollars are being used. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 16

REGINALD Party Affiliation: Facebook: reginald.french FRENCH Democratic Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 5 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: President/CEO Sickle Cell Foundation Education: University of Memphis, Graduate Community Affiliation: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. DISTRICT 6 CHARLIE A. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] CASWELL JR. Democratic Website: charliecaswelljr.info Open Seat Facebook: Charlie-Caswell-Jr-County-Commission Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 6 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Legacy of Legends CDC/ Executive Director Education: GED Community Affiliation: Frayser Exchange, Rotary, S.O. What Foundation, Shelby County Board of Heath, L.I.N.C.S. Top Three Issues: • Health Care: Mental Health Adverse Childhood Experiences • Education • Economic Development ALEXANDER Party Affiliation: BOULTON Democratic Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 6 Previous elected offices held: None Community Affiliation: Shelby County Young Democrats MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 17

DISTRICT 7 KATHY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] TEMPLE Democratic Website: kathytemple.com Open Seat Facebook: ElectKathyD7 Instagram: electkathyd7 Twitter: ElectKathyD7 Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commissioner, District 7 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Community Connector, CTC Midsouth Education: 2-yrs at Cal State Northridge Community Affiliation: The Time Is Now Douglass Redevelopment Corporation, Center For Transforming Communities, Decarcerate Memphis, Memphis Artist for Change, Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce Top Three Issues: • Crime: Addressing crime and safety should be a comprehensive approach to those things that drive crime and threaten the safety of our communities. In short, to feel SAFE we need to address POVERTY. • Neighborhood & Economic Empowerment: District 7 has an abundance of historic neighborhoods that still house some of the very families that started those communities and stakeholders who maintain the integrity of our stories and histories. • Education: As much as we all should continue to encourage our students towards a college degree, the reality is not all will go. In fact, MOST will not go or continue to a 4-year degree. We should focus more dollars toward CCTE. More importantly, we need viable pathways for college & career readiness in MSCS. That means we need to pay teachers more and have packages that retain, promote, and attract excellent educators. CARTAVIUS Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] BLACK Democratic Website: Blackforcommissioner.com Open Seat Facebook: CBlackDistrict7 Instagram: CartaviusBlack Twitter: CartaviusBlack Elected office you're seeking: County Commission, District 7 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Grizzlies Prep Charter School/History Teacher Education: Bachelor of Arts Community Affiliation: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Top Three Issues: • Access to a quality, 21st Century education for our kids • Rebuilding our community’s systems to address community needs • Investing in economic development opportunities ALTHEA E. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] GREENE Democratic Website: altheagreene.com/?cmp bypass=letmein Open Seat Facebook: Rev. Althea Greene Elected office you're seeking: County Commission, District 7 Previous elected offices held: Shelby County School Board/ District 2 Current Employment/Occupation: School Board Commissioner/ Senior Pastor Education: Master of Education/ Bachelor of Arts Community Affiliation: Stand for Children/ NAACP/ Memphis Lift/ Perea Board/Vollintine Evergreen Association Top Three Issues: • Education. I will continue my commitment to fight for equal funding for schools from state and federal sources and advocate for teacher raises. I will also seek funding to renovate neglected schools and explore reuse possibilities for vacant campuses. • Gun Control. I will use my seat to make firearms less accessible and reduce crime. I will engage various local and state leaders to repeal Tennessee’s open carry law, which requires no permit for people 21 and older. I will also work with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department to make our streets safer through community engagement as well as intervention programs aimed at youth, ex-offenders and ending domestic violence. • Healthcare. I will use the opportunity to work with the Shelby County Mayor’s Office to continue to support the work of the Shelby County Health Department and the Mid- South’s trauma center, Regional One Healthcare, as they respectively navigate current challenges to meet the demands of the county and region. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 18

HENRI Party Affiliation: BROOKS Democratic Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: County Commission, District 7 Previous elected offices held: County Commissioner, State Representative for 92nd Education: University of Memphis; Nashville School of Law ORRDEN Party Affiliation: WILLIAMS JR. Democratic Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: County Commission, District 7 Previous elected offices held: None DISTRICT 8 MICKELL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] LOWERY Democratic Website: shelbycountytn.gov/3468/District-8-Mickell-M-Lowery Candidate Status: Facebook: mklowery Incumbent Instagram: mklowery Elected office you're seeking: County Commission, District 8 Previous elected offices held: Democratic State Executive Committee in Senate District 29 Current Employment/Occupation: Managing Director at FedEx Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business from LeMoyne-Owen College; Master’s Degree in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas Community Affiliation: Board of Trustees for LeMoyne-Owen College; Board Member for New Memphis; Board of Directors for the Fire Museum of Memphis; Past-President of the Downtown Neighborhood Association; youth football coach DISTRICT 9 SAM Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] ECHOLS Democratic Facebook: Sam-Echols-IV-189914271672948/?ref=page internal Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: County Commission, District 9 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Manager at Marketsource, Inc. Education: Lane College Community Affiliation: Member of Shiloh Baptist Church Top Three Issues: • Bring back After School Programs, Bring back Summer Jobs, • Start back going to Church, Bring back Neighborhood Watch MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 19

DR. EDMUND Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] FORD Democratic Website: shelbycountytn.gov/3469/District-9-Edmund-Ford-J Candidate Status: Facebook: profile.php?id=100063747249005 Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: County Commission, District 9 Previous elected offices held: Memphis City Councilman Education: Bachelor and Master degrees in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science from Tennessee State University; Doctoral Degree in Higher Education Administration and Supervision from Tennessee State University. Community Affiliation: Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Leadership Memphis, an Advisory Member of Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) Community Leader Committee, Mentor, People for the American Way Foundation’s Young Elected Officials (YEO) Network, Board Member, Tennessee Renewable Energy and Economic Development Council (TREEDC). SEAN HARRIS Party Affiliation: Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: County Commission, District 9 DISTRICT 10 BRITNEY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] THORNTON Democratic Republican Independent Website: britneythornton.com Open Seat Facebook: britneyforthewin Instagram: britney.thornton Twitter: britneyFOURme Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 10 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: JUICE Orange Mound, Executive Director Education: Baylor University (BSW); University of Pennsylvania (MSW) Community Affiliation: Community Redevelopment Agency (Board Member); Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated (Member); Orange Mound Neighborhood Development Corporation (Vice Chair); Leaders of Color (Alumni); Teach for America (2014 Corps Member) Top Three Issues: • Housing: Without safe and secure housing, our citizens will continue to be transient and unstable. • Transit: Furthermore, it is impossible for our citizens to enter the workforce without consistent and reliable access to transit. We must fully fund our public transportation system. • Economic Development: Our best investments are in our human capital. From organizing our neighborhoods to equipping our community centers with resources, I am ready to invest in our people and communities. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 20

KATHY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] KIRK Democratic Website: kirkforcountycommission.com Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 10 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Managing Attorney at Kirk Law Firm Education: Clark Atlanta, BA in Psychology; The University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Juris Doctorate Community Affiliation: Memphis Bar Association, National Bar Association, Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, and The Links, Incorporated. TERI Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] DOCKERY Democratic Website: teridockery.net Open Seat Facebook: profile.php?id=100079564320674 Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 10 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Job Education: University of Memphis - Bachelor of Science degree in Social Human Development and Leadership Management Community Affiliation: Orange Mound Collaborative; Cherokee Heights Neighborhood Association; Couture Cares TN/ Her Prom Closet. Top Three Issues: • Mental Health Awareness • Educational & Vocational Resources • Community Safety & Crime Prevention DISTRICT 11 MISKA CLAY Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] BIBBS Democratic Facebook: MiskaClayBibbsforShelbyCountySchoolBoard Open Seat Twitter: MiskaClayBibbs Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 11 Previous elected offices held: Shelby County School Board District 7 Current Employment/Occupation: Chief of Staff/ Teach for America Memphis Education: Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Marketing from Hampton University Community Affiliation: Board of Dress for Success Memphis; People First Partnership Board;, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; The Links Incorporated -River City (TN) Chapter; The New Memphis Institute Fellows Advisory Board Top Three Issues: • During my 7 + years as a Shelby County School Board Member, it has become abundantly clear that our children and their families can’t be their best until their communities are strengthened. Shelby County families deserve access to quality healthcare, clean neighborhoods, livable wage jobs, affordable housing and so much more. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 21

ERIC Party Affiliation: WINSTON Democratic Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 11 CANDICE Party Affiliation: JONES Democratic Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 11 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Appeals Coordinator Education: University of Memphis - Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies DISTRICT 12 REGINALD Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] BOYCE Democratic Website: reginaldboyce.com Open Seat Facebook: Reverendboyce Instagram: Reverendboyce Twitter: Reverendboyce Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commissioner District 12 Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Clergy/Professor Education: Doctor of Ministry Community Affiliation: Memphis Clergy Academy; NAACP; Whitehaven District Association; Memphis Inner City Rugby; The Preachers Network 901 Top Three Issues: • Education • Public Safety • Economic Development JAMES Party Affiliation: LinkedIn: bacchusjames BACCHUS Democratic Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 12 Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Lead Consultant with Process To Progress LLC Education: Jackson State University - Bachelor’s in Educational/Instructional Technology; University of Memphis - MA in Educational Leadership & Administration Community Affiliation: Mississippi Juvenile Justice Advisory Board - former board member MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 22

ERIKA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] Instagram: erikasugarmon SUGARMON Democratic Website: www.erikasugarmon.net Twitter: E.Sugarmon Open Seat Facebook: Erika Sugarmon for County Commission LinkedIN: [email protected] Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 12 Previous elected offices held: Memphis-Shelby County Education Association-H.S. BOD, PACE Council, & AR; Tennessee Women Political Caucus; Shelby County Democratic Party Grassroots Council, former Executive Director & Primary Board Current Employment/Occupation: Teacher Education: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Doctoral Candidate; Community Affiliations: WILLOW-BOD, Shelby County Juvenile Youth Court, Youth Village, TN COVID-19 Health Care Task Force, TNWPC Community Affiliation: Community Affliation Top Three Issues: Shelby County residents send more tax dollars to the State than any other county in Tennessee. Shelby County is not supported by the State commensurate with the amount of money it generates, so we keep sending the State more money and getting fewer services in return. I am ready will lead the charge to demand Shelby County's fair share from Capitol Hill, focusing on crime, education, and infrastructure • THEN we can effectively fight crime and stop the gun violence • THEN we can create an effective educational system that prepares our youth to become civic-minded, socially responsive, and financially independent young adults • THEN we can fix our roads and bridges, improve our sewer and water systems, invest in broadband, and create a light rail system. DAVID Party Affiliation: WALKER Democratic Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 12 DISTRICT 13 MICHAEL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] WHALEY Democratic Website: shelbycountytn.gov/3466/District-5-Michael-Whaley Open Seat Facebook: michael.whaley.902 Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commission, District 13 Previous elected offices held: Shelby County Commission, District 5 Current Employment/Occupation: Tennessee Director of Leadership for Educational Equity Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Policy from Southern Methodist University. Community Affiliation: Shelby Farms Park, the Downtown Memphis Commission, and Let’s Innovate Through Education (LITE) MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 23

EDWARD Party Affiliation: APPLE Republican Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Commissioner, District 13 MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 24

ASSESSOR OF PROPERTY PROFILES ASSESSOR OF PROPERTY The Assessor's primary role for local government is to locate, identify and appraise at market value all real and personal property during reappraisal periods in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the state of Tennessee. MELVIN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] BURGESS Democratic Website: burgessforshelbycounty.com Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Assessor of Property Previous elected offices held: County Commission Chairman Current Employment/Occupation: Accountant Education: Grambling State University (BS in accounting) Top Three Issues: • Melvin Burgess is the only candidate in the race for Shelby County Assessor with the depth and variety of experience in public service, and elected office, AND who has overseen billions in property and assets. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 25

STEPHEN Party Affiliation: Website: stevecrossforassessor.org/ CROSS Republican Facebook: stevecrossforassesso Candidate Status: Twitter: SC4Assessor Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Assessor of Property Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Former Directory of Information Technology for the Assessor of Shelby County Top Three Issues: • Revamp the Answer Center: When you call the Answer Center under my administration, I want to provide you with the information you need. There will be no referrals to other departments. If we don't know, we'll find out and call you back. • Train the Appraisers: The appraisal staff is aging and new blood is needed. This new staff will need to be trained so you can get the most accurate and equitable values assigned to your properties. • Enhance the Maps: You need to be able to search and print maps that mean something to you. This area has been neglected and although I was instrumental in getting the system to where it is today, it needs more work and can be better. RODERIC Party Affiliation: BLOUNT Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Assessor of Property MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 26

SHELBY COUNTY TRUSTEE PROFILES TRUSTEE The Trustee acts as a Treasurer- General Banker for the County. The Office collects all county real and personal property taxes as well as State funds including Sales tax revenue and Federal funds. The Trustee receives and disburses county funds, keeping accurate records for each transaction. Revenues are identified by use of a uniform chart of accounts authorized by the Comptroller's office and administered by the county audit division. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 27

REGINA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] NEWMAN Democratic Website: newmanfortrustee.com Candidate Status: Facebook: newmanfortrustee Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Trustee Previous elected offices held: Shelby County Trustee Current Employment/Occupation: Attorney/Shelby County Trustee Education: Rhodes College STEVE Party Affiliation: Facebook: steve.basar BASAR Republican LinkedIn: steve-basar-22b9305 Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Trustee Previous elected offices held: Shelby County Commissioner Current Employment/Occupation: CFO/COO Alpha One Apparel Education: Eastern Michigan University - Bachelor’s in Business Administration; University of Illinois-Chicago - MBA in Finance & Accounting Community Affiliation: Shelby Farms Conservancy; former board member of EDGE RODERIC Party Affiliation: FORD Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Trustee MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 28

SHERIFF PROFILES SHERIFF The sheriff is the principal conservator of peace in the sheriff's county. It is the sheriff's duty to suppress all affrays, riots, routs, unlawful assemblies, insurrections, or other breaches of the peace, to do which the sheriff may summon to such sheriff's aid as many of the inhabitants of the county as such sheriff thinks proper. The sheriffs, in their respective counties, by themselves or deputies, to patrol the roads of the county, to ferret out crimes, to secure evidence of crimes, and to apprehend and arrest criminals. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 29

FLOYD Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] BONNER Democratic Website: reelectbonnerforsheriff.com Candidate Status: Facebook: profile.php?id=100014354048306 Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Sheriff Previous elected offices held: Shelby County Sheriff Current Employment/Occupation: Shelby County Sheriff Education: Associate degree in Psychology from Jackson State Community College in Tennessee; University of Memphis, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. Community Affiliation: He sits on the Board of Directors at the Family Safety Center as well as the Coordinated Response to Elder Abuse team (CREA). Sheriff Bonner is on the Legislative Committee and the SAVIN Committee with the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association Top Three Issues: • Bonner said his administration also has effectively managed the budget for three years, and even returned $8 million to the Shelby County Commission last year. Bonner also said that crime has been reduced each year in unincorporated Shelby County during his administration. Bonner said one of the things he really is proud of is the implementation of the Citizens Hiring Committee. “The Citizens Hiring Committee helps command staff to choose the next officers,” said Bonner. “This allows citizens to have a say in the next deputy sheriffs that will police them. KEISHA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] SCOTT Democratic Website: votekeishascottforsheriff.com Candidate Status: Facebook: profile.php?id=100077320480090 Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Sheriff Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Deputy Sheriff Sergeant Education: Master degree in Science Leadership from Belhaven University; Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology from Christian Brothers University. Top Three Issues: To increase accountability, transparency, engage with community, focus on needs of community and increase diversity and inclusion. Top 2 • Dedicated: to serving community and building relationships that promote trust and respect • Integrity: honesty and truth in all actions • Professionalism: in everything we do MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 30

CIRCUIT COURT CLERK PROFILES CIRCUIT COURT CLERK The General Sessions Court Clerk's Office is responsible for the record keeping for the civil divisions and criminal divisions. These are misdemeanors, preliminary hearings on felonies, traffic and environmental cases. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 31

TEMIIKA D. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] GIPSON Democratic Candidate Status: Website: TemiikaGipson.com Incumbent Instagram: temiikagipson Twitter: temiikagipson Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: Circuit Court Clerk Current Employment/Occupation: Circuit Court Clerk Education: Bachelor of Ministry; Certified Public Administrator Community Affiliation: Mentorship/ Intercessory Advocate; Local Church Affiliation; Serve on Committees with Shelby County Government Top Three Issues: • Modernized the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and brought the office into compliance for greater efficiency • Improved customer service and accessibility through technology updates • Partnered with local agencies to employ interns ages 16-22 JAMITA Party Affiliation: Facebook: profile.php?id=100009740413422 SWEARENGEN Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: Memphis City Council District 4 Current Employment/Occupation: Family Engagement Specialist Education: B.A. in Natural Science at LeMoyne Owen College SOHELIA Party Affiliation: Facebook: soheila.kail KAIL Republican Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Circuit Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Business Manager at Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Education: Christian Brothers University MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 32

CRIMINAL COURT CLERK PROFILES CRIMINAL COURT CLERK The clerks in the Criminal Court division handle the record keeping for all criminal cases bound over to the Grand Jury, or appeals from Sessions Court and all local municipal courts. This division also handles cases appealed from the Sessions Courts and local municipal courts. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 33

PAUL Party Affiliation: HOUSTON Republican Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Inmate Programs for Shelby County Education: The University of Memphis MAERNE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] BERNARD Democratic Website: maernebernard.com Candidate Status: Facebook: Elect-Maerne-Bernard-for-Criminal-Court-Clerk Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Operations & Management Top Three Issues: I have served in the Justice System for over 39 years. My knowledge of court operations is greater than any candidate interested in running for office in Shelby County • Vote for Experience • Vote for Honesty • Vote for Leadership. HEIDI Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] KUHN Democratic Website: shelbycountytn.gov/344/Criminal-Court-Clerk Candidate Status: Facebook: ClerkHeidiKuhn Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: Criminal Court Clerk Current Employment/Occupation: Criminal Court Clerk Education: Master’s degree from Christian Brothers University Business School; Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of New Mexico Community Affiliation: A member of Leadership Memphis; a Foundation Board Member for the Shelby County Drug Court, Past Vice-Chairman of the Lakeland City Top Three Issues: • Provided 15 community Expungement Clinics and assisted with over 4,100 expungements. • Worked on budgetary issues and strived towards equity in pay and provided raises to employees. • Rolled out a new Settlement Solution program for individuals to settle their debt for 50% of payment. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 34

CARLA Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] STOTTS Democratic Facebook: votecarlastotts Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Criminal Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: N/A Education: Chemistry Degree from Fisk University MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 35

JUVENILE COURT CLERK PROFILES JUVENILE COURT CLERK The duties and responsibilities include processing all legal documents filed in Juvenile Court, maintaining docket and minute books, acting as the keeper of the records, preparing hearing dockets, providing deputy clerks for all court hearings, maintaining financial records, collecting court costs, fines, child support bonds and restitution. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 36

MARCUS Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] MITCHEL Democratic Website: MarcusMitchellforJCC.com Open Seat Facebook: MarcusMitchell1911 Instagram: msmforjcc Twitter: MSMforJCC Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Juvenile Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Police Major-Memphis Police Dept. Education: Graduated LeMoyne-Owen College in 1992 with a Bachelor of Business Administration Community Affiliation: Memphis Police Association, Memphis Grizzlies Team Mentor Program, Whitehaven Raiders Youth Football & Cheer Organization, Memphis WarEagles Youth Basketball Organization, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc Top Three Issues: My platform revolves around what I firmly believe is needed to transform not only Juvenile Court, but also the future of our county — Leadership – Accountability – Passion • By providing Servant LEADERSHIP and connecting the community to our office with expedited processes. • By holding myself and the clerk’s office ACCOUNTABLE for improved customer service. • And lastly. by consistently displaying my PASSION for youth through efficient and effective work and showing that we truly care about them The Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office can and will help our youth and their families navigate the Juvenile Court process with genuine concern and compassion. ROB Party Affiliation: WHITE Republican Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Juvenile Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: None Current Employment/Occupation: Co-Director of Entertainment at Rumba Room JANEEN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] FULLILOVE Democratic Website: janeengordon.com GORDON Open Seat Facebook: JaneenForClerk Instagram: JaneenForClerk Twitter: JaneenForClerk Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Juvenile Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Former Traffic Anchor/Lifestyle Host of WMC Action News 5's Bluff City Life Education: The Central High School and University of Memphis Community Affiliation: Board Member-Heal The Hood, C.H.O.I.C.E. Mentor Top Three Issues: • Evaluating administrative processes to maximize efficiency. • Improving technology to better support families and staff. • Working to create a designated attorney workspace MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 37

REGINALD Party Affiliation: Website: smaweb.info/about MILTON Democratic Facebook: reginald.milton.9 Open Seat Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Juvenile Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: Shelby County Commissioner Current Employment/Occupation: Founder/CEO South Memphis Alliance Education: Studied Bachelor of Science - Biology/Mathematics at LeMoyne–Owen College; Studied Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Memphis Community Affiliation: Community Development Council of Memphis; Memphis Heritage Association; board member for the State of Tennessee Department of Children’s Services STEPHANIE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] GATEWOOD Democratic Website: stephaniegatewood.com Open Seat Facebook: facebook.com/groups/2294000640741119 Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Juvenile Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: School Board Commissioner Current Employment/Occupation: Owner of Empower Me! Education: Degree in Public Administration and Organizational Leadership Community Affiliation: Executive Board Member- Girls on the Run Memphis; Committee- Dixon Gallery; Advisory Editorial Board- Tennessee School Board Association; Member of National Association for Court Managemen Top Three Issues: • When elected to Juvenile Court Clerk, the following areas will be her focus: Accountability Respect Compassionate Customer Service Communication Collaboration MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 38

PROBATE COURT CLERK PROFILES PROBATE COURT CLERK The Probate Court Clerk's Office handles the clerk responsibilities for all matters filed in probate court. The court has administration of deceased person's estates, including the probating of wills and other types of cases, including, but not limited to, adult and minor name changes, emancipations, legitimations and various legal matters involving trusts. DEWAYNE Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] JACKSON Republican Website: votedewaynejackson.com Candidate Status: Facebook: DewayneJacksonforShelbyCounty Challenger Instagram: dewayne jackson901 Elected office you're seeking: Probate Court Clerk Current Employment/Occupation: Chief Investment Officer of Ruth Investments Top Three Issues: • Growing up in Memphis, as a ward of the Probate Court, I bring a unique perspective to this office. Rather than an unwelcoming experience filled with anxiety, I hope to improve the quality of the service received by everyone that walks through the door of our department. All of Shelby County deserves hard working elected clerks that show up and do their job to the utmost of their ability WILLIAM Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] CHISM, JR. Democratic Facebook: ChismForShelbyCountyGeneralSessionsClerk Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Probate Court Clerk MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 39

BILL Party Affiliation: Facebook: ElectBillMorrison MORRISON Democratic Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Probate Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: Memphis City Council Current Employment/Occupation: Probate Court Clerk Education: Honor graduate of the University of Memphis where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Integrative Studies, and then obtained his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Arkansas State University Community Affiliation: Raleigh Community Council; Frayser Exchange Club; Lifeline to Success. Top Three Issues: • I want to use my experience in the public and private sector to reduce the time and money spent in Probate Court. That way families in Shelby County are protected and their tax dollars aren't wasted. EDDIE Party Affiliation: Facebook: Jones4ThePeople JONES Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Probate Court Clerk Previous elected offices held: Shelby County Commissioner for District 11 Current Employment/Occupation: City of Memphis Code Enforcement Supervisor Education: Shelby State Community College, majoring in Criminal Justice; Tusculum College, where he studied Business. Community Affiliation: member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated; Executive Advisory Council Member of SCS Teacher Effective Initiative; President of Memphis Council PTA; Juvenile Court Oversight Ad Hoc Committee Member MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 40

SHELBY COUNTY CLERK PROFILES SHELBY COUNTY CLERK The Clerk's office processes vehicle titles and registrations, driver license renewals and duplicates, boat registrations, marriage license, business license, beer license, notary applications, TWRA hunting and fishing license, race track license, and pawnbroker license. They also collect sales tax on boat and motor vehicle transactions, and collect hotel-motel tax. ARRIELL Q. Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] GIPSON Democratic Website: arriellqgipson.com Candidate Status: Facebook: Elect-Arriell-Quianna-Gipson-Shelby-County-Clerk Challenger Instagram: theanswerisarriell Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Clerk Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Community Engagement Manager / Shelby County Division of Community Services Education: DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES, Commonwealth Of Virginia | LAW AND EPIDEMIC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (LEEP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga Community Affiliation: helby County Young Democrats - First Vice-Chair | Shelby County Mayor's Young Professional Council - Committee Chair | Leaders of Color Alumni | Pledge to Protect 901 | All Nations Worship Assembly Top Three Issues: • I, with my undeniable love for service, am dedicated to leading as an efficient and solution-oriented County Clerk and we desire to give citizens their time back by improving essential municipal services. You should be able to access a County Clerk’s office near your neighborhood and not spend hours getting your tags renewed. • I am running for office to connect all of Shelby County through equitable and premier operations that are in line with a 21st-century vision with the next 20 years in mind. I believe that we can improve lives and strengthen the whole community both digitally and physically. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 41

WANDA Party Affiliation: Website: wandahalbert.com HALBERT Democratic Facebook: electWandaHalbert Candidate Status: Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Clerk Previous elected offices held: Memphis City Council Current Employment/Occupation: Shelby County Clerk Education: State Technical Institute at Memphis, Bethel College, and the University of Memphis where she studied organizational management Community Affiliation: Memphis City Schools’ Board President and President of the Memphis Chapter of Parents for Public Schools (a chartered national organization) MONDELL Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] WILLIAMS Democratic Facebook: Elect-Mondell-Williams-for-Shelby-County-Clerk Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Clerk Top Three Issues: • The Campaign to Elect Mondell Williams believes he will be an efficient Clerk and bring professionalism to the office. Mondell Williams has years of proven and committed community service under his belt and stands ready to serve our community. DR. WILLIAM Party Affiliation: Facebook: stovallmemphis STOVALL Democratic Facebook: stovallmemphis Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Clerk Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Former Chief Administrative Officer, General Sessions Court Clerk’s Office Education: Ph.d- University of Missouri; M.Ed - Mississippi State University; BS - Mississippi Valley State University Community Affiliation: member of Greater Community Temple COGIC Top Three Issues: • Experience and leadership matter! Seeking to bridge a stronger connection between the Clerk office and the Memphis community. I am here for you MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 42

JEFFREY Party Affiliation: Website: jacobsforclerk.com JACOBS Republican Facebook: ElectJeffJacobs Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Shelby County Clerk Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Benefits and Finance Department for Bartlett City Schools Education: Ole Miss in 1987 with a degree in Business Administration Community Affiliation: Members of Bellevue Baptist Church Top Three Issues: • Responsible. Responsive. Accountable MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 43

REGISTER OF DEEDS PROFILES REGISTER OF DEEDS The office of the Register of Deeds constitutes a public repository of records of instruments affecting registered or unregistered lands and chattel mortgages in the province or city wherein such office is situated. BRYAN Party Affiliation: Email: [email protected] EDMISTON Republican Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Register of Deeds Current Employment/Occupation: Financial Rep at WoodmenLife Education: Crichton College degree in Education SHELANDRA Party Affiliation: Email: Email: [email protected] FORD Democratic Website: reelectshelandrayford.com Candidate Status: Facebook: Voteshelandra2022 Incumbent Elected office you're seeking: Register of Deeds Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Register of Deeds Education: Bethel University Community Affiliation: Community Affliation Top Three Issues: • Shelandra Y. Ford is the first elected African-American and first woman to serve as Shelby County Register of Deeds. \"I want to make the Register's office more accessible for Shelby County as a whole.\" I am and have always been devoted to the people of Shelby County. That’s what being Register of Deeds is all about. With over 20 years of experience working in the Shelby County Government, I have dedicated my office to making positive changes in the lives of families, seniors, young people, and businesses. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 44

WILLIE Party Affiliation: Facebook: commissionerwillie.brooks BROOKS, JR. Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Register of Deeds Previous elected offices held: Shelby County Commissioner Current Employment/Occupation: HR Program Management Advisor at FedEx Education: University of Memphis Community Affiliation: Life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc; Deacon and past Chairman of the Men’s Ministry at Temple of Deliverance of Church of God in Christ (COGIC); President Midsouth Compensation Association, Board Member; Memphis Urban League, Board member WANDA Party Affiliation: Facebook: wanda.faulkner.752 FAULKNER Democratic Candidate Status: Challenger Elected office you're seeking: Register of Deeds Previous elected offices held: N/A Current Employment/Occupation: Finance Administrator at Shelby County General Sessions Court Education: MA in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas; BA in Economics from Smith College Top Three Issues: • Integrity. Honesty. Transparency. Highly experienced with evaluating operations, system and/or regulatory activities for operational effectiveness/efficiency and compliance with regulations. MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 45

ALL EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS & TIMES Early voting is a great way to beat the long lines on Election Day. You can vote at any one of the locations, and it gives you more control over fitting voting into your busy schedule. Here are the early voting times and locations. Early Voting Dates: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - Thursday, April 28, 2022 Please Read This Section For The First Four Days Of Early Voting: Wednesday, April 13 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Shelby County Election Commission is the only location open Thursday, April 14 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Shelby County Election Commission is the only location open Friday, April 15 NO POLLING STATION WILL BE OPEN Saturday, April 16 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Agricenter International, Arlington Safe Room, Baker Community Center, Dave Wells Community Center, Glenview Community Center, & the Shelby County Election Commission are the only polling stations open Dates And Times For All Other Locations: Saturday, April 23 — 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM Monday, April 25 — 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM Monday, April 18 — 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 26 — 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 19 — 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 27 — 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 20 — 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM Thursday, April 28 — 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM Thursday, April 21 — 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM Friday, April 22 — 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM Greater Middle Baptist Church, 4982 Knight Arnold Rd Memphis 38118 Harmony Church, 6740 St. Elmo Rd Bartlett 38135 Early Voting Locations: Mississippi Blvd. Church - Family Life Center, 70 N. Bellevue Blvd Memphis 38104 Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 1234 Pisgah Rd Memphis 38016 Abundant Grace Fellowship Church, 1574 E. Shelby Dr Memphis 38116 Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 60 S. Parkway E Memphis 38106 Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd Memphis 38120 New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 7786 Poplar Pike Germantown 38138 Anointed Temple of Praise, 3939 Riverdale Rd Memphis 38115 Raleigh United Methodist Church, 3295 Powers Rd Memphis 38128 Arlington Safe Room, 11842 Otto Ln Arlington 38002 Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, 3560 S. Third St Memphis 38109 Baker Community Center, 7942 Church Rd Millington 38053 Second Baptist Church, 4680 Walnut Grove Rd Memphis 38117 Berclair Church of Christ, 4536 Summer Avenue Memphis 38122 Solomon Temple MB Church, 1460 Winchester Rd Memphis 38116 Briarwood Church, 1900 N. Germantown Pkwy Memphis, 38016 The Pursuit of God Church (Bellevue Frayser), 3759 N. Watkins Memphis 38127 Christian Life Church Memphis, 9375 Davies Plantation Rd Bartlett 38133 White Station Church of Christ, 1106 Colonial Road Memphis 38117 Collierville Church of Christ, 575 Shelton Dr Collierville 38017 Compassion Church, 3505 S. Houston Levee Rd Germantown 38139 Dave Wells Community Center, 915 Chelsea Ave Memphis 38107 Glenview Community Center, 1141 S. Barksdale St Memphis 38114 Greater Lewis Street Baptist Church, 152 E. Parkway N. Memphis 38104 **Shelby County Election Commission (James Meredith Bldg) 157 Poplar Ave, Memphis** Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, except Saturday Saturday, April 16 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM • Saturday, April 23 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Election Day Tuesday, May 3 • Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You must vote at your assigned Election Day polling locations, which can be found on your voter registration card or at this link: https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/ **denotes different early voting hours MEMPHIS VOTER GUIDE • 2022 46