The Shelby County Commission convened on August 11, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including the appointment of a legal advisor and the approval of various ordinances. The meeting began with a reminder from the chair about the importance of maintaining order and clarity for both in-person attendees and those listening online.

The first significant item discussed was the motion to accept item 18 by acclamation, which involved the election of Vice Chair Elect Bradford. Despite some objections from Commissioner Ford, who opted to register his vote as present, the motion was ultimately passed, and Bradford was congratulated on the appointment.

Following this, the commission moved on to items 19 and 20, both of which were ordinances on their third reading. Item 19, sponsored by Commissioners Erica Sugarman, Bridal Thornton, and Henry E. Brooks, proposed an amendment to the Shelby County Charter. This amendment would allow the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to appoint and hire an attorney to serve as a legal advisor in support of their legislative functions. The item had previously been deferred during the July 28, 2025, commission meeting.

Commissioner Sugarman moved for the approval of item 19, which was seconded by Commissioner Bradford. Commissioner Brooks provided a committee report indicating that the item came down without a recommendation. The chair then requested a summary of the ordinance, which highlighted that the amendment would require a two-thirds vote from the Board of County Commissioners for approval and would subsequently be submitted to the voters of Shelby County for a referendum.

Commissioner Sugarman urged her colleagues to support the ordinance, emphasizing her experience in drafting numerous ordinances with their assistance. The meeting continued with further discussions on the remaining agenda items, reflecting the commission's ongoing efforts to address legislative needs within Shelby County.