The next mayor will have the opportunity to shape the outcome of Mason’s long-standing financial woes and lead the town that’s expected to grow as construction on the neighboring Ford Motor plant continues.
Mason leaders and Tennessee comptroller reach deal over town’s finances to avert court battle
After concerns from Mason leaders that the town was being set up to fail, an attorney representing Mason says the new agreement puts them in a better position to succeed.
In Mason, a historical pattern of white leaders assuming control of Black towns reemerges
Across the country, at least 19 states have laws allowing them to takeover down-and-out cities. Those laws have been tested in majority-Black towns like Robersonville, North Carolina and Camden, New Jersey.
Fight over Mason’s finances continues after judge says she won’t intervene
The fight over who controls the finances of the West Tennessee town of Mason continues despite a Davidson County judge ruling last week that she won’t intervene in the state comptroller’s takeover. WPLN Enterprise Reporter Damon Mitchell recently traveled to Mason to talk to residents about the ruling. He joined This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona […]
Nashville judge won’t intervene in the comptroller’s financial takeover of Mason
Mason is a majority Black town with financial woes that dates back to a previous, mostly white administration. Today, the town’s elected officials are mostly Black.
A Nashville judge could step in as the state begins its financial takeover of the town of Mason
A Nashville judge may step in to protect the West Tennessee town of Mason. On Monday, the state comptroller took over its finances — requiring the town to aggressively pay down its debt before paying any other bills each month.
State comptroller poised to take over finances in Mason, Tennessee
As West Tennessee prepares to welcome Ford Motor Company’s new electric truck and battery plant in Staton, there’s a small town about 10 miles away that may soon lose its financial independence.
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