There has been a 10-minute delay at the Shelby County Commission as they await the arrival of a few more members to vote for Shelby County mayor. Commission Chairman Sidney Chism told The Commercial Appeal that he does not believe the meeting will last more than 30 minutes, and believes that either Joe Ford or Otis Higgs will be the next county mayor.
Chism said that after initial nominations of commissioners Joe Ford and J.W. Gibson, he will see if "Ford has the votes." If Ford nor Gibson has the seven votes, Chism said "we will go straight to Higgs."
Chism said it is his understanding that Higgs has the votes. Several people are here supporting Higgs, including former City Councilwoman and state legislator Carol Chumney and State Rep. G.A. Hardaway.
Hardaway tells The CA he believes that Higgs has the votes as well. Commissioner George Flinn is the only member who has not arrived and Mike Carpenter has asked for a delay until Flinn arrives.
Commissioner Mike Ritz has asked that Higgs be allowed to come forward and introduce himself from the podium.
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