Wanda Smith
Candidate for Mayor, City of Clarksville
Background
Clarksville City Council member representing Ward 6, on the council for 12 years, and a former mayor pro tem. She worked in patient administration at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and is a longtime small-business owner.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges a comprehensive review of city spending
ReportWhere do they stand? Mayor of Clarksville candidates on streets, taxes, floodingNews coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 27, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“I will conduct a comprehensive review of city spending/budget, eliminate waste, prioritize essential services”
Education
Supports continued city funding for local schools
Said at a May 7, 2026 forum, on the city's proposal to reclaim sales tax revenue it normally shares with schools.
ReportClarksville mayor candidates on sales tax for schools, smart growth, amusement parkNews coverage · Clarksville Now · May 8, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“We should continue to support the schools financially to ensure that our students have a great education”
Housing
Supports down-payment help and HUD money for affordable homes
ReportWhere do they stand? Mayor of Clarksville candidates on streets, taxes, floodingNews coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 27, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“I will ensure that our HUD grant money is used for affordable homes, expand down-payment assistance”
Roads & infrastructure
Pledges to prioritize roads, sidewalks and drainage by need
ReportWhere do they stand? Mayor of Clarksville candidates on streets, taxes, floodingNews coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 27, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“We will prioritize the roads and pedestrian infrastructure, including street lighting, sidewalks, drainage systems, and traffic corridors based on safety, growth, and need.”
Environment & parks
Supports requiring new development to manage its own runoff
ReportWhere do they stand? Mayor of Clarksville candidates on streets, taxes, floodingNews coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 27, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
“every new development must be required to manage its own runoff so it does not push water onto neighboring properties”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Wanda Smith on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- 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
- Wanda Smith announces candidacy for City of Clarksville mayor
News coverage · Clarksville Now · Mar 31, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
- City Council (members by ward)
Government record · City of Clarksville · clarksvilletn.gov
- Where do they stand? Mayor of Clarksville candidates on streets, taxes, flooding
News coverage · Clarksville Now · Sep 27, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
- Clarksville mayor candidates on sales tax for schools, smart growth, amusement park
News coverage · Clarksville Now · May 8, 2026 · clarksvillenow.com
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