City & town

City Council Member, City of Clarksville

Ward 1

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the Clarksville City Council, which adopts the city's budget and ordinances.

Elected by the ward's voters (the sample ballot's election notice). Nonpartisan; the sample ballot lists each candidate as an Independent Candidate. Open seat: Ward 1's council member, Brian Zacharias, is running for mayor.

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Larry Allen

No party listed

The gist

Proposes TDOT sidewalks along Tiny Town Road
Supports more staffing at Fire Station 7
Proposes selling unused city equipment to fund services
Proposes a multipurpose recreation area for Ward 1 youth

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Proposes TDOT sidewalks along Tiny Town Road
Clarksville City Council candidates sound off on experiences and views
Candidate questionnaire · Main Street Clarksville (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 29, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“I would work with TDOT to install sidewalks along Tiny Town Road, beginning at Fort Campbell Boulevard”
Supports more staffing at Fire Station 7
Clarksville City Council candidates sound off on experiences and views
Candidate questionnaire · Main Street Clarksville (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 29, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“I would seek additional staffing at Station 7 on Outlaw Field Road.”
Proposes selling unused city equipment to fund services
Clarksville City Council candidates sound off on experiences and views
Candidate questionnaire · Main Street Clarksville (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 29, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“Obsolete, unnecessary, or unused items could be sold to agencies that need them.”
Proposes a multipurpose recreation area for Ward 1 youth
Clarksville City Council candidates sound off on experiences and views
Candidate questionnaire · Main Street Clarksville (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 29, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“I would also pursue a multipurpose recreation area for Ward 1 youth”

Adolph Dagan

No party listed

The gist

Pledges to ease traffic congestion and expand sidewalks
Pledges to work to reduce taxes
Proposes attracting businesses to expand the tax base
Pledges support for police, firefighters and the military

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Pledges to ease traffic congestion and expand sidewalks
Clarksville City Council candidates sound off on experiences and views
Candidate questionnaire · Main Street Clarksville (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 29, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“I will also address traffic congestion, expand sidewalks”
Pledges to work to reduce taxes
Clarksville City Council candidates sound off on experiences and views
Candidate questionnaire · Main Street Clarksville (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 29, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“work to reduce taxes”
Proposes attracting businesses to expand the tax base
Clarksville City Council candidates sound off on experiences and views
Candidate questionnaire · Main Street Clarksville (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 29, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“We will also attract more businesses to Clarksville to create jobs and expand the local tax base.”
Pledges support for police, firefighters and the military
Clarksville City Council candidates sound off on experiences and views
Candidate questionnaire · Main Street Clarksville (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 29, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“support our military, police, and firefighters”

Sabrena Gillespie

No party listed

The gist

Supports infrastructure and affordable housing for north Clarksville
Pledges to exhaust other options before raising taxes
Supports new homes and businesses contributing to growth costs

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Supports infrastructure and affordable housing for north Clarksville
Clarksville City Council candidates sound off on experiences and views
Candidate questionnaire · Main Street Clarksville (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 29, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“North Clarksville Ward 1 continues to face important needs; particularly in infrastructure, affordable housing and facilities and amenities that serve residents of all ages.”
Pledges to exhaust other options before raising taxes
Clarksville City Council candidates sound off on experiences and views
Candidate questionnaire · Main Street Clarksville (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 29, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“only consider raising taxes after all other options have been exhausted”
Supports new homes and businesses contributing to growth costs
Clarksville City Council candidates sound off on experiences and views
Candidate questionnaire · Main Street Clarksville (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 29, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“As Clarksville grows, new residences and businesses should contribute.”

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