Lena Chipman is a first-time candidate for public elected office and a longtime advocate for equity, accountability, and community-driven leadership. A proud Memphian by choice for over 40 years, Lena is running for Shelby County Commission District 13 to transform power into progress, translate ideas into impact, and transfer privilege into shared prosperity.
Shelby County deserves a County Commission that is bold, principled, and accountable. Corrupt decision-making that ignores constituents, fails to check powerful interests, and leaves people feeling powerless has become our norm. I’ve spent my career helping others before I help myself by solving complex problems with innovative tools and radical transparency. I’m running to change the status quo—so our county government finally matches our community’s wants and needs.