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I understand the challenges our families face because I see them every day in my work, but I also see our heart, our resilience, and our potential.
I want to build a safer, stronger, and more hopeful community where every neighborhood has opportunity and every voice is heard.
I believe it’s time for leadership that puts people first, holds the government accountable, and moves Shelby County forward for everyone, instilling hope.
– HEIDI
Everyone deserves to feel safe in the neighborhoods they call home. Heidi Kuhn will invest in proven strategies to reduce crime, expand reentry programs that give people a second chance, and rebuild trust between law enforcement and the community. Because safety is more than policing. It’s about stable housing, access to care, and hope for a better tomorrow.
Our future generations matter. Too many of our county’s challenges with crime, poverty, and hopelessness begin with a lack of access to quality education. Heidi Kuhn will invest in our schools from the ground up, expand early childhood programs, and create real pathways to college and careers. Because every child in Shelby County deserves a future they can believe in.
Corporations should be hiring local talent and investing in our communities, not just collecting tax breaks and making money off Shelby County without giving anything back. Heidi Kuhn will fight for small businesses, invest in job training and innovation hubs that prepare our people for the jobs of the future, and make sure local entrepreneurs and families are not left behind. Because real economic growth should lift up everyone, not just the few at the top.
People in Shelby County are ready to work, they just need real opportunities that pay fair wages and provide stability. Heidi Kuhn will invest in workforce development, vocational training, and stronger partnerships with local businesses to connect people with good-paying jobs they can build a life on. Because no one should have to work multiple jobs and still struggle to make ends meet.
Memphis and Shelby County deserve vibrant, welcoming neighborhoods where everyone can thrive. Heidi Kuhn will support clean, green spaces, affordable housing, and community-driven improvements that make our county a place people are proud to call home. Because building beauty and opportunity in every corner means a better life for all of us.
Every voice in Shelby County deserves to be heard and valued. Heidi Kuhn will create space for real community leadership, bring more people into local decision-making, and encourage service that strengthens our neighborhoods from within. Because when we come together across our differences, we build a stronger Memphis for everyone.
The first Criminal Court Clerk in Tennessee to permanently waive the expungement fee, Heidi Kuhn has helped process nearly 10,000 expungements: giving individuals and families a chance to rebuild their lives by reducing recidivism, increasing access to jobs and education, and opening the door to homeownership and more.
As Special Assistant and Lead Strategist to the Shelby County Sheriff under the Oldham Administration, Heidi led special projects and increased transparency and communication with the public and key constituents.
As Criminal Court Clerk, Heidi created the “Erase & Elevate” Expungement Clinics, drawing hundreds of attendees and offering access to employment opportunities, legal aid, and social services. Kuhn is currently working with lawmakers to pass legislation that would automatically expunge dismissed non-violent cases in Tennessee’s largest counties.
Implemented a settlement solution to help people obtain expungement by having them pay 50% of what they owe (fines and fees) to zero out their balance, while also increasing and creating a funding stream for the Office.
While serving as Executive Director of the Crime Victims Center, when funding was threatened, Heidi lobbied the state and fought for funding to keep the doors open so that victims and their families could continue to be served with the resources they needed.
When first elected Criminal Court Clerk, she immediately requested a forensic audit to uncover years of financial mismanagement and restore accountability. She exposed uncollected fees and hidden checks, then took swift action to correct the issues and ensure taxpayer funds were properly handled.
Heidi is known for showing up for every neighborhood, every family, and every voice in Shelby County. Whether it is North Memphis or Collierville, she listens, takes action, and never plays favorites. If she does not have the answer, she will find the person who does because serving people with honesty and heart is who she is.