CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville City Council met on Tuesday night for the second first reading of the FY 2026-27 budget.
Even after making more than $697,000 in reductions over the course of the meeting, the City Council voted down the budget once again after a 5-8 vote.
Coverage from last Thursday’s budget reading
Last Thursday, after some council members addressed concerns with the budget process, which included comments about lack of transparency, the City Council was able to lower the proposed property tax rate to $1.16 instead of $1.23 due to amendments approved.
However, in the end, the council voted down the proposed budget 2-11 with only Mayor Joe Pitts and Councilwoman Stacey Streetman voting for approval…