The planning committee met at the headquarters recently to discuss a fundraiser for the 2012 elections. The committee will meet again in September to finalize the plans. If there is anyone interested in attending Jackson Day, contact Jeff Lipford or Pat Lewis. County party tables will be available for $1,000. There are ten seats per table. The event will be at the Centennial Mall close the State Capitol on Saturday, October 1st .

The McNairy County Election Commission recently approved a plan to close five precincts in McNairy County for the 2012 elections. The precincts include Lawton, Leapwood, McNairy, Purdy, and Cypress. There has been significant opposition by those affected by the closings. The Election Commission has indicated they may hold a public hearing to reconsider the matter. A special thanks to Wayne Elam and Mary Ruth Mills for their service on the election commission.

In local Redistricting News, only four districts will have minor changes in the new districts as a result of recent census data. Approximately 100 people will be moved from District 2 to District 7. There will also be a shifting of approximately 100 people from District 4 to District 1. These changes will come up for approval at the October meeting of the County Commission.

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