John Dewey Robinson
Candidate for City Council Member, City of Clarksville, Ward 7
Background
- Campaign website
- johnrobinsonforward7.com
Clarksville native and director of operations at Blackhorse Pub & Brewery; he holds a finance degree from the University of Tennessee.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports an independent outside assessment of city finances
ReportWhere do they stand? City Council Ward 7 candidates Robinson, HardestyNews coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 28, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“An independent, outside assessment of the city's finances is needed to address our current financial situation.”
Housing
Proposes waiving fees to spur affordable infill housing
ReportWhere do they stand? City Council Ward 7 candidates Robinson, HardestyNews coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 28, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“It would not cost the city anything to waive tap fees, permit fees, or place a five-year cap on property tax”
Economy & jobs
Supports parks and walkability to attract higher-paying jobs
ReportWhere do they stand? City Council Ward 7 candidates Robinson, HardestyNews coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 28, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“Core quality of life issues like city parks, greenways, youth sports, walkability, and general aesthetics of our city play a large part in this”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports requiring developers to build external sidewalks
ReportWhere do they stand? City Council Ward 7 candidates Robinson, HardestyNews coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 28, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“Requiring external sidewalks would allow the city to be more efficient and effective in adding sidewalks and connecting them as needed.”
Environment & parks
Supports full stormwater reviews of new developments
ReportWhere do they stand? City Council Ward 7 candidates Robinson, HardestyNews coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 28, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“Future developments need to be required to do a full analysis of their stormwater impact”
All sources (5)
- 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
- John Dewey Robinson announces candidacy for Clarksville City Council, Ward 7
News coverage · Clarksville Now · Jun 24, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
- John Robinson for Clarksville City Council — Ward 7
Campaign website · John Robinson for Clarksville City Council · johnrobinsonforward7.com
- Where do they stand? City Council Ward 7 candidates Robinson, Hardesty
News coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 28, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
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