Property taxes and town fees
Where it standsThe board adopted the FY 2027 budget on June 8, 2026 with the property tax rate unchanged at $1.62 and higher or new monthly fees.
What's on the tableEach spring the board sets the property tax rate and the fee schedule that pay for town services, including street paving.
- On June 8, 2026 the board set the town property tax rate at $1.62 per $100 of assessed value, unchanged, on third and final reading. Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026 ↗
- The FY 2027 budget includes a $5 monthly sanitation fee increase to $32 per month and a new $5 monthly street infrastructure fee. Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026 ↗
- The town says street paving in the FY27 budget totals $4,363,500, including $1,039,500 from the new fee. Town of Collierville · Jun 10, 2026 ↗
- The town budget is $139.2 million and the Collierville Schools budget is $137 million, about $276 million combined. Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026 ↗
Town administrator search
Where it standsTown Administrator Molly Mehner left on Sept. 18, 2026 and Deputy Administrator Katrina Amos-Atkins is serving as interim while the board searches.
What's on the tableThe board, including whoever is elected, oversees the search for and hiring of a permanent town administrator.
- The mayor appointed Deputy Town Administrator Katrina Amos-Atkins interim town administrator on Sept. 21, 2026 while the board searches for a permanent successor. WREG · Sep 21, 2026 ↗
- The town said it parted ways with Town Administrator Molly Mehner; no reason was released. WREG · Sep 21, 2026 ↗
- Fire Chief John Selberg retired almost a month before Mehner's departure was announced. ABC24 · Sep 21, 2026 ↗
- The mayor said the search for the next administrator would include opportunities for residents and staff to share input. WREG · Sep 21, 2026 ↗
Development, traffic and growth
Where it standsThe board approved the disputed Chick-fil-A site plan on July 16, 2026 under a court order, and a land use plan amendment is set for a Nov. 9 hearing.
What's on the tableAldermen vote on site plans, rezonings and land use plan changes, and on how the town responds to court rulings on those decisions.
- On March 23, 2026 the board voted 5-1 to appeal a Chancery Court order on the Chick-fil-A preliminary site plan. Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, March 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026 ↗
- The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved plans for a new Chick-fil-A in Collierville on July 16, 2026. Commercial Appeal · Jul 16, 2026 ↗
- On June 22, 2026 the board approved the final site plan for a 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop at 604 West Poplar Avenue, with traffic conditions in the plan. Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026 ↗
- The board will hold a public hearing Nov. 9, 2026 on amending the Collierville 2040 Land Use Plan for part of an 82.09-acre tract at 9415 East Holmes Road. Town of Collierville · Oct 1, 2026 ↗
Streets, trails and the library
Where it standsThe FY 2027 budget adds a dedicated street fee and funds the Wolf River Boulevard trail, while the library expansion moves toward bidding.
What's on the tableThe board decides which capital projects to fund and how fast streets are repaved.
- The FY 2027 budget's new street infrastructure fee is meant to support about 10 to 11 lane miles of added paving each year. Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026 ↗
- The FY 2027 Capital Investment Program includes $3.47 million for Wolf River Boulevard Trail and Sidewalk Improvements. Town of Collierville · Jun 10, 2026 ↗
- On Feb. 23, 2026 the board approved a $153,700 increase to the architect's contract for the Burch Library expansion, to advance to bidding and construction. Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, Feb. 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026 ↗