Mason, now under the state comptroller's financial control, may once again operate independently sooner than anticipated. On Tuesday, Mumpower’s team and officials from the town met in Jackson to discuss the plan to get back in good financial standing. “It was a very positive meeting,” Mumpower said. “We were able to come together on a plan moving forward that everyone agreed … [Read more...] about Mason officials, comptroller’s team have ‘positive meeting’ about financial plan
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Comptroller announces Mason’s finances now under state control
Following the town's decision this week not to relinquish its charter, the state comptroller's office announced Thursday Mason will be under its financial control effective March 28. "The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is exercising its authority to supervise the financial affairs of the Town of Mason in an effort to improve the West Tennessee town’s fiscal condition," … [Read more...] about Comptroller announces Mason’s finances now under state control
Playing for Keeps: After suggesting it was ‘like a hostile takeover’, Mason votes to keep its charter
It was a quick, quiet affair. “Any discussion?” There was no response, so mayor Emmitt Gooden asked for a vote. Their hands went up. Not up in the air – Mason’s aldermen are more reserved than that when voting – but up near their faces where the mayor and the town recorder could see them for the count. “That’s six –” Gooden banged the gavel on the table with force, the weight … [Read more...] about Playing for Keeps: After suggesting it was ‘like a hostile takeover’, Mason votes to keep its charter
Will Mason give up its charter? The comptroller mailed letters to encourage them to do it
The letters began arriving Saturday. “Dear Citizens of Mason,” they read, “In my opinion it’s time for Mason to relinquish its charter.” It was the same message Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower had during his visit to the town a month ago, this time it was addressed in a letter mailed to 1,337 property owners. “I wanted to stress, more than anything, that … [Read more...] about Will Mason give up its charter? The comptroller mailed letters to encourage them to do it
After 20 years of financial issues, the state comptroller wants the Town of Mason to relinquish its charter
The Town of Mason has a big decision to make. Should its voluntarily give up its charter or will the state have to step in and take over? Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower and members of the local government auditing and utilities oversight teams held a public meetings with the town’s elected officials and gave it to them straight. “Government is not working … [Read more...] about After 20 years of financial issues, the state comptroller wants the Town of Mason to relinquish its charter
Here’s when local government bodies meet and how you can attend
Participation with the actions of local government, and transparency of government bodies, is very important to our way of life. The Tennessee Open Meetings Act (TCA §8-44-101) requires adequate notice to the public for meetings which are regularly scheduled and specially called. This means, because the public has the right to attend these bodies must let you know when these … [Read more...] about Here’s when local government bodies meet and how you can attend
Mason mayor Emmit Gooden arrested for DUI
Mason's mayor Emmit Gooden was arrested by Memphis police and charged with driving under the influence early Saturday morning. The 50-year-old, who has been mayor since 2018, was also charged by with violating the state's open container and registration laws. He was reportedly arrested at approximately 3:35 a.m. on Overton Crossing Street, admitted to having six beers and had … [Read more...] about Mason mayor Emmit Gooden arrested for DUI
Rivers, Toliver, Chastain win race for Mason aldermen
Virginia Rivers and two newcomers won their races for aldermen this week. Rivers, who has served Mason for several terms, handily won re-election Tuesday with 29.23 percent of the vote. In Mason, the top three vote-getters are elected to serve. Sha’Te Toliver came in second with 115 votes and Celia Jones Chastain came in third with 113. Paul David Broughton, who was in one of … [Read more...] about Rivers, Toliver, Chastain win race for Mason aldermen
