Clarksville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Mark Riggins

Candidate for Mayor

16 candidates · 7 seats6 sourced positions

Mark Riggins is running for mayor of Clarksville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Wanda Smith and Brian Zacharias.

Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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General manager of Clarksville Gas & Water since 2019 and a Montgomery County commissioner from 2010 to 2016. He has 29 years of experience working within city government.

Campaign website: www.rigginsformayor.com

Through the second-quarter filing period, Mark Riggins had raised $149,500, Brian Zacharias $12,771 and Wanda Smith $8,285. Clarksville Now · Aug 18, 2026

Where Mark Riggins stands: positions on the record

Budget and taxes1 sourced position

Says recruiting commercial business would grow the tax base, and that without it the only option for more revenue is higher property taxes.
“Without wisely increasing the commercial tax base, the only option to increase tax revenue is to increase property taxes.”
Own statementClarksville Now · Sep 27, 2026

Flooding and stormwater1 sourced position

Says Gas & Water is working with a consulting firm on options for a stormwater utility, and backs a stormwater rate structure paired with a tax rate reduction.
“Study results should propose a stormwater rate structure and an estimated tax rate reduction equaling the cost of pre-study stormwater efforts.”
Own statementClarksville Now · Sep 27, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Proposes using Community Development Block Grant funds to offset utility and sidewalk costs so builders can sell homes at lower prices.
“the city can use Community Development Block Grant funds to offset water and sewer utility and sidewalk construction costs, allowing homebuilders to provide homes at more affordable prices”
Own statementClarksville Now · Sep 27, 2026

Jobs and wages1 sourced position

Proposes negotiating wage parameters for new larger-scale businesses through the Economic Development Council's recruiting process.
Own statementClarksville Now · Sep 27, 2026

City money for schools1 sourced position

as quoted by Clarksville Now
Said he would not have proposed reclaiming sales tax the city gives schools, and would have worked out a plan with the county first.
“I can tell you flat out I would not have done this”
Forum answerClarksville Now · May 8, 2026

Parks1 sourced position

as quoted by Clarksville Now
Said the city should have asked the public before proposing to close the Mason Rudolph Golf Course.
“I will never understand trying to shut anything down without asking the community what they want”
Forum answerClarksville Now · Feb 24, 2026

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