Candidates have pulled qualifying petitions for the November municipal elections across Tipton County, setting up contested races for mayor and council seats in Covington, Munford, Atoka, Mason, Gilt Edge and Burlison, according to petition records from the county election office. The field spans six municipalities, with the most crowded contests shaping up in Covington and […]
Read MoreSpecial-called planning votes in Munford open a light week for Tipton County government
Planning commissions in Munford and Atoka open the week Monday with the only two meetings scheduled before Wednesday, as Tipton County government settles into one of its lighter weeks of the summer. Monday, July 20 The Munford Municipal Planning Commission holds a special-called meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Munford City Board Room, 70 College […]
Read MoreThis Week in Local Government: May 4-8, 2026
The biggest decision facing Tipton County residents this week comes Wednesday night, when Mason’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen holds a public hearing and a final vote on an ordinance to raise water and sewer rates. The board is also expected to discuss increases to sanitation rates at the same meeting. The special called meeting […]
Read MoreMason adopts new form of government, appoints interim town administrator
After nearly two hours of public debate, sharp accusations and at least one moment of raw personal reflection, the Mason Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday night to rewrite the town’s charter and immediately install a retired law enforcement officer as interim town administrator. The 5-2 vote on the charter amendment — which shifts […]
Read MoreMason set to vote Monday on sweeping change to town government
The Town of Mason is set to restructure how it governs itself. At a special called meeting Monday night, Mason’s mayor and board of aldermen will vote on whether to adopt a charter amendment that would shift day-to-day executive authority away from the mayor and to a newly-created town administrator position appointed by the board. […]
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