{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Lashanta Rudd","chatgptsummary":"Rudd's twelve years as a nonprofit CEO and substitute teacher demonstrate experience in community engagement and conflict resolution relevant to constituent relations. Her background includes managing workforce development programs and mentoring individuals, which aligns with district service needs. The biography documents no controversies or disciplinary records. Bio does not indicate experience in county budgeting, legislative drafting, or land use policy within Tennessee law.","notes":null,"party":"D","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAt Serving In Christ Outreach Ministries Inc., we've spent over 12 years fostering workforce readiness and job skills training to empower disadvantaged individuals towards stable employment and successful community integration. Our collaborative projects with Memphis stakeholders have expanded our reach, a testament to our mission of societal upliftment. With a robust background in nonprofit leadership, my role as CEO has been pivotal in steering programs that make a tangible difference.\n\nIn parallel, serving as a Substitute Teacher has enabled me to directly contribute to educational development, utilizing my conflict resolution skills to manage and mentor effectively. As a Certified Mental Health Life Coach, I infuse a holistic approach to support, ensuring that every individual I encounter is equipped with the necessary guidance to thrive, both personally and professionally. My commitment is to create pathways for growth and development, aligning with the values of both Serving In Christ Outreach Ministries and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. \n\n[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lashanta-rudd-16958761/)\n[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/lashanta.rudd)\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n- **2026** \u2014 [County Commission (SS-8005)](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/view_form_8005.htm?name=RUDD&id=98848&f=200066&v=1) \u2014 filed as a Shelby County official/candidate\n- **2024** \u2014 [Representative (SS-8005)](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/view_form_8005.htm?name=RUDD&id=98848&f=179817&v=1) \u2014 filed as a state official/candidate\n\n*Source: [Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/search.htm). Scraped 2026-04-25.*\n","firstname":"LaShanta","lastname":"Rudd","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"ZoQ0H5nUJ7"},"token":"lashanta_rudd"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":"10","districtgroup":"county_commission","districtgroupname":"County Commission","districtname":"District 10","job_type":"county_commissioner","o.office":"county_commission_district_10","office":"county_commission_district_10","officedescription":"Shelby County Commissioners are the 13 members of the county's legislative body. Each represents a single-member district, and together they pass resolutions and ordinances, approve the annual county budget, set the property-tax rate, and set countywide policy. They attend regular Monday commission meetings and Wednesday committee meetings and must complete at least seven hours of continuing education each year through the UT County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS).\n\n**Salary:** $34,900/year ([Action News 5, Dec 2021](https://www.actionnews5.com/2021/12/21/pay-raises-approved-elected-officials-shelby-county/)).","officequalities":"- Policy judgment on countywide matters \u2014 budget, taxes, land use, services, intergovernmental \u2014 within Tennessee county-government law and the Shelby County Charter.\n- Budget literacy: the 13-member commission approves the county budget, sets the property-tax rate, and authorizes bond issues that span decades.\n- Legislative process: drafting, amending, and voting on resolutions and ordinances; chairing or sitting on committees that pre-screen items.\n- Constituent relations in a single-member district of roughly 70,000 residents \u2014 case-work and community issues flow through the commissioner's office.\n- Willingness to complete the state-required seven hours of annual continuing education through UT CTAS.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"County Commissioner District 10","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":1,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"County Commissioner District 10"}