CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – During the latest Clarksville City Council meeting, a passionate debate was held regarding a potential pay study to find out how local salaries for firefighters compare to similar and nearby communities.
Going into the meeting, the city Public Safety Committee recommended a pay study. However, the city Finance Committee recommended disapproval.
Councilperson Joe Shakeenab served as the sponsor, and he said there have already been good discussions on the subject. “My whole point behind this is to start the conversation,” he said. “If there is any type of pay increase for CPD and CFR in the future, what does it look like?…