Eric W. Claunch
Candidate for City Council Member, City of Clarksville, Ward 2
Background
Clarksville City Council member for Ward 2 since February, when the council selected him in a special session to replace Deanna McLaughlin. He is a retired Army warrant officer with four combat deployments.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supported reducing the proposed property tax increase
According to his campaign, during the last budget cycle.
ReportEric Claunch running for Clarksville City Council, Ward 2News coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 14, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“he fought to reduce the property tax increase for all six rounds of voting”
Education
Pledges to put children first in city decisions
ReportEric Claunch running for Clarksville City Council, Ward 2News coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 14, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“All our children in every facet of their lives.”
Housing
Supports slower development and updated infrastructure in Ward 2
ReportEric Claunch running for Clarksville City Council, Ward 2News coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 14, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“I have slowed development down significantly ensuring we are looking at housing 'differently' while addressing the antiquated infrastructure”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Eric W. Claunch on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Qualified Candidates, November 3, 2026 - State General and City of Clarksville
Election filing · Montgomery County Election Commission · montgomerytn.gov
- State General and City of Clarksville, November 3, 2026: Official Sample Ballot
Election filing · Montgomery County Election Commission · montgomerytn.gov
- City Council (members by ward)
Government record · City of Clarksville · clarksvilletn.gov
- Eric Claunch running for Clarksville City Council, Ward 2
News coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 14, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
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