The special investigation into Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert has brought many officials into the forefront of conversations. From the Shelby County Trustee to Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright, their statements regarding Halbert have dominated the conversation.
Halbert has only spoken publicly once since the announcement of the special investigation regarding the closure of the Poplar Plaza location.
While the investigation is ongoing, Halbert was limited to how much she could speak on it, but she did say last week that Shelby County Government has denied her legal representation. But she was able to speak to some of the claims surrounding her office including leasing issues and missing or incorrect revenue reports.
The Commercial Appeal toured the Downtown clerk’s office in early January and was able to speak with Halbert.
Late revenue reports blamed on system, Trustee refutes that
Shelby County Trustee Regena Newman told Shelby County Commissioners on Nov. 8 she had not yet received the most recent revenue report from the Clerk. Newman said that the clerk has repeatedly submitted revenue reports days later than the state requirement, which is the 10th of every month.