Property taxes and the budget gap
Where it standsIn July 2026 the council passed the FY2026-27 budget 7-6 with a property tax rate of $1.01, a 9-cent increase from $0.92.
What's on the tableThe next mayor and council will set the FY2027-28 budget and property tax rate and decide which capital projects to fund.
Sales tax split with Montgomery County
Where it standsThe city keeps about 24% of the local option sales tax, and Councilman Brian Zacharias plans to ask the council to invite the county to negotiate a larger share.
What's on the tableWhether to adopt a resolution inviting the Montgomery County Commission to negotiate a framework for the sales tax split.
City sales tax money for schools
Where it standsBeyond what state law requires, the city gives the school system about $3.3 million a year in voluntary sales tax support; the council considered pulling it back in July 2026 but voted it down.
What's on the tableWhether to keep, reduce or end the voluntary payment in future budgets.
- Mayor Joe Pitts said state law requires about $75 million in city sales tax to go to CMCSS, and the city gives an additional $3.3 million in voluntary support. Clarksville Now · Jul 9, 2026 ↗
- Councilman Tim Chandler proposed removing the $3.38 million, saying it would reduce the tax rate by 5 cents. Clarksville Now · Jul 9, 2026 ↗
Performing Arts Center
Where it standsOn Oct. 1, 2026 the council voted 9-3 to defer, until February 2027, an interlocal agreement for the city to back an ACT Authority loan for the Performing Arts Center.
What's on the tableWhether the city backs the ACT Authority loan; if the agreement is not approved, the project will not move forward.
Flooding and stormwater
Where it standsSeveral Clarksville properties flooded in recent rains, and stormwater work is under review.
What's on the tableHow to organize and pay for stormwater work, including whether to create a stormwater utility.
- Mark Riggins, general manager of Clarksville Gas & Water, said the utility is working with a consulting firm on options for creating a stormwater utility. Clarksville Now · Sep 27, 2026 ↗
- Councilwoman Stacey Streetman said she supported funding in 2025 to create a Stormwater Division at Gas & Water. Clarksville Now · Sep 29, 2026 ↗
Police and firefighter pay
Where it standsIn September 2025 the council voted 6-7 against asking Human Resources to study a separate pay plan for police and fire employees.
What's on the tableHow to set police and fire pay in future budgets.
Housing costs
Where it standsHousing costs are rising, and in April 2026 the council voted 12-0 to lease city land at 625 Frosty Morn Drive for affordable senior housing.
What's on the tableWhich zoning changes, incentives and city land deals to approve for new housing.