Mickell M. Lowery
Democratic · TN · Shelby County Commissioner, District 8
Mickell M. Lowery is the Shelby County Commissioner for District 8, which covers Downtown Memphis, Frayser, South Memphis and Central Gardens.
Where Mickell M. Lowery stands, based on their records
Supports
Social Programs and Welfare (2 records), Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
Lowery and Commissioner Michael Whaley sponsored the adopted FY 2025 county operating-budget motion, including sheriff's-office staffing, veteran-services positions, county employee raises, and a revolving-loan-fund program.
June 17, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: shelby.granicus.com · researched July 14, 2026
As a Shelby County commissioner, Lowery co-sponsored the 2019 ordinance establishing a $15 minimum living-wage standard for covered county employees.
August 26, 2019Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: shelby.granicus.com · researched July 14, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Lowery sponsored a 2020 resolution authorizing use of a PILOT Extension Fund for Downtown Mobility Authority parking and mobility projects.
December 21, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: shelby.granicus.com · researched July 14, 2026
Track record — Other records
Other records · 1 record
Action News 5 reported that Lowery cast the decisive eighth vote to override the county mayor's veto on realigning Memphis-Shelby County School Board elections.
May 6, 2026
Source: actionnews5.com · researched July 14, 2026
Past race Mickell M. Lowery ran in:
- Shelby County Mayor · August 6, 2026 · Shelby County, Tennessee
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.