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  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
March 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Leadership that brings people together

Why business and community leaders are joining Team Lowery.Friend,   Over the last several days, our campaign has seen a surge of momentum that sends a clear message: We are building a coalition that bridges every gap in our community.I am incredibly honored to have earned the support of leaders lik…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
March 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM

The lessons I learned from my father

Leadership isn't a title; it is a servant's heart.Friend,   As we ended Black History Month, I found myself reflecting on the pioneers who cleared the path for us. For me, that reflection starts at home with my father, Myron Lowery. I grew up watching him break barriers, first as the first Black ne…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
February 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Something special is happening…

We are building the coalition to win.Friend,   If you were at our HQ grand opening, you felt it. There is an energy in this campaign that you just can't manufacture. It comes from a coalition of people, from every neighborhood and every background, who are tired of the status quo and ready for leade…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
February 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM

A foundation that won't break

Our strategy to break the cycle and build a better future.Friend,   I’ve said it throughout this campaign: Education is our first line of defense against crime. We cannot simply arrest our way out of the challenges we face. We have to be proactive. We have to invest in our children long before they …
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
February 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Lessons from the sidelines

From Whitehaven to Germantown, real change starts with listening.Friend,   If you want to know what kind of Mayor I will be, look at where I spend my Saturdays.  This past weekend, I was in Whitehaven and Westwood. This coming Saturday, I’ll be in Germantown. For me, these Town Halls aren't just cam…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
February 17, 2026 at 6:33 PM

A giant has fallen

Reflecting on the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson.Friend,  Today, our nation and the world mourn the loss of a true giant. The passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson is a profound loss for the pursuit of equity and justice everywhere. For me, this loss is deeply personal.  I grew up in the shad…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
February 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM

The "Cradle to Career" promise

Investing in our children today for a stronger Shelby County tomorrow.Friend,   When I talk about the future of Shelby County, I’m not just talking about the next four years. I’m thinking about the next forty.  I believe that every child, regardless of their zip code, deserves a clear, supported pat…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
February 11, 2026 at 6:31 PM

Safety shouldn't cost us our dignity here in Shelby County

My thoughts on the National Guard presence in Memphis.Friend,   I’ve been talking with small business owners and families across Memphis this week, and the sentiment is clear: people are worried.  The National Guard’s presence is affecting daily life for many Memphians in various ways from affecting…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
February 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM

This weekend showed me what’s possible…

Our HQ doors are open, but the work is just beginning.Friend,   This past Saturday, something powerful happened in Shelby County.  We opened the doors to our Campaign HQ, and you showed up. Neighbors, volunteers, and elders who have been in this fight for decades stood alongside young people working…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
February 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM

Black History Is Living History, And It’s Calling Us Forward

Honoring the past, serving the present, and building Shelby County’s future together.Friend,   Black History Month is more than a time to reflect, it’s a reminder that progress has always been driven by people who chose service, courage, and community over comfort.I was raised in that tradition. I g…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
February 4, 2026 at 6:53 PM

You’re Invited: Campaign HQ Opening This Saturday

Join us Saturday for music, community, and the launch of our Campaign HQFriend,   I’m excited to share something special with you. This Saturday, we officially open our Mickell Lowery for Mayor Campaign Headquarters and I would love for you to be there with us.Campaign HQ OpeningSaturday, February 7…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
February 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM

Showing Up for Shelby County, And the Support Keeps Growing

Former Memphis City Schools Superintendent endorses Mickell Lowery.Friends,  Everywhere I go in Shelby County, I’m reminded why this work matters.  I’ve been spending time in neighborhoods across our county handing out food, helping residents navigate challenges, and checking in with families to mak…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
January 30, 2026 at 8:14 PM

Real Leadership Means Showing Up for Shelby County

A people-powered campaign that shows up everywhere.Friend,   Leadership isn’t about press conferences or campaign slogans, it’s about showing up, listening, and doing the work even when no cameras are around. I’ve spent years working alongside families, educators, faith leaders, and small business o…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
January 26, 2026 at 8:08 PM

After the Storm, Shelby County Deserves Better

This weekend was a reminder of why prepared, people-first leadership matters.Friend,   This past weekend, Shelby County faced yet another winter storm, one that disrupted lives, strained families, and reminded us how vulnerable too many of our neighbors still are when extreme weather hits.  Across o…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
January 20, 2026 at 9:03 PM

Protecting Our Children’s Health Should Never Be Political

Let's make sure that our children's safety always comes first. Friend,   I’m deeply concerned by the growing national efforts to undermine public health guidance and weaken protections that keep our children safe from preventable diseases.  Parents deserve clear, science-based information, not confu…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
January 19, 2026 at 7:19 PM

Honoring MLK with Action for Shelby County

Help build a Shelby County where every child has a fair chanceFriend,   Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor a man who dedicated his life to justice, equality, and lifting up communities.   Dr. King reminded us that freedom, opportunity, and fairness are not guarantees, they are responsibi…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
January 15, 2026 at 8:04 PM

Final Hours to Shape Shelby County’s Future

This is our last chance to push forward together before the deadline.Friend,   We’ve reached the final hours before our fundraising deadline, and this is truly our last opportunity to make a strong push together.   This campaign isn’t powered by insiders or special interests. It’s powered by people…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
January 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM

Tomorrow Is Our Fundraising Deadline

Every dollar raised before tomorrow moves us closer to real change.Friend,   I wanted to personally reach out because tomorrow, January 15th, is our fundraising deadline, and this is a critical moment for our campaign. This campaign is about one simple but powerful belief: everyone in Shelby County …
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
January 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM

Ready on Day One

This is about preparation, experience, and putting children first. Friend,  Leadership isn’t about learning on the job, it’s about being ready on day one.   I’m running because I know I’m prepared to do this work, and more importantly, prepared to deliver for the people of Shelby County. I’ve spent…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
January 9, 2026 at 7:38 PM

When ICE Targets Our Neighborhood, We Fight Back

From Memphis to Minneapolis, we have to draw the line. Friend,  This week, a beloved Memphis sandwich shop became a target, not for breaking any law, but for standing up to ICE. Federal agents blocked their parking lot, refused to leave, and intimidated workers and customers just trying to get thro…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
January 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM

Will I see you on January 15th?

Friend, I just wanted to follow up and personally invite you again, because January 15th is shaping up to be a really big moment for this campaign. That night, we’re gathering with friends and supporters at a fundraiser hosted by Jennifer & Karl Carpenter at The Garden Brunch Cafe…and it also …
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
January 7, 2026 at 9:42 PM

My New Years Resolutions - Continuing the Work

My everyday promises to Shelby County Friend,  When my daughters sat me down to ask what my New Year’s resolutions were this year, I had to smile. I told them the truth: I stopped making resolutions a long time ago - because the work of building something better doesn’t wait for a date on the calen…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
December 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM

Midnight. This is the deadline.

Let's end 2025 on a high note Friend,  This is it.In just a few hours — at midnight tonight — our End of Quarter deadline hits, and I need to be honest with you about what’s at stake.The numbers we report tonight will show whether this campaign has real momentum. Whether our movement is strong enou…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
December 30, 2025 at 8:46 PM

We close the books tomorrow at midnight.

Help us send a strong message before the deadline Friend,  I want to be straight with you.  We have 24 hours left until our End of Quarter deadline, and what happens next will shape the future of this campaign.  This campaign has never been about big donors or insiders. It is about everyday people …
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Final days before January 15th - I hope you’ll join us!

Friend,   I hope you’re having a great holiday season! Along with the new year, comes the countdown to our year-end fundraising deadline, which will arrive at midnight on January 15th. What we raise before then will define the strength of our next report and set the tone for the road ahead. That’s…
  The Lowery Family · [email protected]
December 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM

Happy Holidays from the Lowerys

Here’s to peace, joy, and brighter days ahead for all of Shelby County Dear friends and neighbors, As we gather with loved ones and friends this holiday season, our family wants to take a moment to wish you and yours peace, joy, and good health.The holidays are a special time in Shelby County—a time…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
December 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM

Shelby County Deserves Leadership That Listens

What I've learned from years of talking to voters Dear Friend,   Over the past several years, I have had the privilege of meeting people across Shelby County in church pews, classrooms, barber shops, and neighborhood parks. I have listened to your stories, your struggles, your hopes, and your ideas…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
December 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM

One night. One deadline.

We’re shaping the future of Shelby County on January 15th Friend,  January 15th will be one of the most important days of this campaign.  At midnight on the 15th, our year-end fundraising deadline will arrive. But before the clock runs out, we have one final opportunity to make a statement. We’re …
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
December 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM

What I heard this weekend shook me — and strengthened my resolve.

We can do better on safe sex and STI testing Dear Friend   This past Saturday, I joined the Memphis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their HIV/AIDS Symposium. This was a gathering that brought together advocates, medical experts, caregivers, and neighbors who refuse to let st…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Together, We Can Protect Shelby County This Winter

Let's Make a Plan Before Temperatures Drop Last winter, 11 neighbors in Shelby County tragically lost their lives to the cold. These deaths were preventable and they remind us that extreme winter weather isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s deadly.  As your next Shelby County Mayor, I refuse to let an…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Every Child Deserves a Chance This Holiday Season

Too many families are struggling Friends, The holidays are meant to be a time of joy, but for far too many children in Shelby County, it’s a time of worry. Too many families are struggling to put food on the table, and children are missing out on the resources they need to succeed in school. As a f…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
December 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Join us this Friday!

Hi Friend,  Winning across Shelby County requires strategy, energy, and early resources. That is why our upcoming fundraiser this Friday, December 12th is so critical. RSVP We aren't just celebrating the holidays; we are building the resources required to reach the voters we need to win. We’re cou…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
December 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM

I want the job — because our community deserves better.

Shelby County is ready for a change,​​ and it starts right here Friends, At this week’s mayoral forum, Mickell Lowery reminded everyone why he’s running for Shelby County Mayor — not because he needs the job, but because he wants to serve the people who make this county home. He spoke about what dri…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM

This Giving Tuesday, I want to share something personal

This Giving Tuesday, I’m asking you to give where it matters—and help us fight for every child in Shelby County. Friends, I want to share something personal today.When our daughter Myla was diagnosed with autism, my wife and I were initially overwhelmed. Full of love but also full of questions. How …
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM

From my family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving

Grateful for this community we call home Friends, From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving.As we gather with loved ones this week, I am reminded of the values that bring us together around every kitchen table in Shelby County: love, gratitude, and a shared belief that we all deserve the chance to…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM

The cost of living is out of control

Working families in Shelby County deserve better — and real solutions Friends,   Everywhere I go in Shelby County, I hear versions of the same story. Groceries are higher. Rent is higher. Gas is higher. Childcare is higher. And paychecks have not kept pace.The cost of living is out of control, and …
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Celebrate the holidays with us on December 12th

Hi Friend,  We’re kicking off the holiday season with a special event on December 12th. I hope you will join us!  RSVP It is imperative that our campaign starts off 2026 strong. We’re counting on supporters like you to support our efforts now by purchasing a ticket or joining the host committee f…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Standing up to disrespect. Standing up for our community.

Our community deserves a Mayor who serves people, not plays politics Friends   I’m Mickell Lowery, and I’m running for Shelby County Mayor because public service is a responsibility that demands respect - respect for people, for process, and for the community we are entrusted to represent. Earlier t…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Pre-K for All

Every Child in Shelby County Deserves a Strong Start Friends   The children of Shelby County are the backbone of our community. When they thrive, our county thrives alongside them. And right now, we are failing too many of them. It is unacceptable that so many children are shut out from the early ed…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM

Who we hire for this job matters.

Shelby County needs a mayor who can build relationships and fight for us when it counts. Friend   Last week at our first community forum, I said something simple but urgent: who we hire for County Mayor matters. This job isn’t about scoring points. It’s about getting results by building productive r…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Will I see you tomorrow?

Join me at The Majestic Grille Dear Friend,   Our fundraiser at The Majestic Grille is just one day away! RSVP now to join us.  RSVP Every dollar we raise from this event goes toward funding our direct voter outreach, like paying our doorknockers, sending mailers, and digital ads.   We rely on our…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM

No one should go hungry in our community. Not now, not ever.

Shelby County families deserve better Friend,  Right now, families across Shelby County are facing impossible choices.With the federal government shut down, many of our neighbors who rely on SNAP, or who serve as federal employees, are going without pay or food assistance. They’re doing everything r…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM

Join me at The Majestic Grille

Save the date for Nov. 13th! Hi Friend,  Join me on November 13th for a special event at The Majestic Grille!  RSVP With just two months left in 2026, our team is hitting the ground running - knocking on doors, talking with voters, and sharing our message across the community. That work takes rea…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
October 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM

No one should go hungry in our community. Not now, not ever.

Shelby County families deserve better Friends,  I’ve seen too many families in our community struggling to make ends meet. From parents working long hours but still choosing between rent and groceries, to teachers spending their own money on school supplies, and seniors wondering if they can afford …
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
October 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Leadership. Legacy. Purpose. A Memphis Story Worth Hearing. 🎙️

“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives” - Jackie Robinson Friends, I recently sat down with Larry Robinson on The Journey podcast for one of the most personal and reflective conversations I’ve ever had.We talked about growing up in Memphis, the lessons that came from the…
  Chonisa Lowery · [email protected]
October 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM

My Breast Cancer Story

I’m grateful to be here to tell you this. Hi Friend, In 2019, I got the kind of news every woman dreads.During a routine check-up, my doctor found a small lump in my breast. Thankfully, it was caught early. After a few months of treatment, surgery, and a lot of prayer, I’m cancer-free. I know how f…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
October 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Let’s Build a Shelby County Where Every Family Thrives

I'm running to put the people of Shelby County first Hi Friend, When I look at Shelby County, I see a place full of promise, but too many families are still being left behind. As your next County Mayor, I’m running to change that.From Whitehaven to Millington, from Collierville to Frayser, our neigh…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Will I see you on Tuesday?

Join us at Connect Music Friend,   Sedrick Turner is hosting a special event for our campaign on Tuesday, October 21st, and I hope to see you there. RSVP today to join us at Connect Music for an evening of conversation, music, and community. Get to know Mickell as he sits down for a discussion wit…
  Mickell Lowery · [email protected]
October 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Honoring the Past, Leading the Future

Remembering my father Myron Lowery Friend, I hope this message finds you well. Over the past two weeks, I stepped away from the campaign trail to grieve the passing of my father, Myron Lowery, a man who meant the world to me and to our community in Memphis and Shelby County. From his bold leadership…
  Team Lowery · [email protected]
September 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM

Rescheduled September 30th Fundraiser

Meet us at Chow Time Buffet & Grill Friend,   We are deeply sad to share with you that Mickell Lowery’s father, Myron Lowery, has passed away. He leaves behind a legacy of dedicated public service and leadership in Memphis, and he will be greatly missed. Considering this news, we hope you will…