Our city is growing like a weed, but we are getting squeezed. Chas has the recipe for Clarksville’s success.
Homes we can afford.Working people in Clarksville need more housing options that fit all budgets.
In the last housing study, fewer than 3% of Clarksville’s homes for sale were in the affordable range for people that make at or near Tennessee’s average income. Nationwide, we are experiencing a housing crisis that’s holding back a generation from settling down and thriving.
Build housing co-ops that residents collectively own and manage, lowering costs and delivering the dream of home ownership to families who may not qualify for traditional mortgages.
Work with the Housing Authority to establish senior living communities for seniors at risk of being unhoused.
Create a dedicated housing trust fund that can invest in new forms of affordable housing.
Support the construction of workforce and attainable housing in under-utilized areas of Ward 6, like the former Vulcan property or Riverside Drive.
Partner with the Canopy Initiative and its partner organizations as they support unhoused Clarksvillians on their way to safe, permanent housing.
Streets and neighborhoods we can move around.Building safer neighborhoods and streets whether you’re on foot, in your car, or using public transit.
Clarksville’s traffic problem is getting worse by the day. It takes time away from our families, puts more cars on neighborhood streets, and makes it harder to get where we need to go. We need more ways to move around the city and shorter, easier commutes.
Build sidewalks, plant trees across Ward 6, and create more crosswalks across major roads so Clarksvillians can safely and comfortably walk around their neighborhoods.
Allow more neighborhood corner stores so residents can pick up groceries without always getting in the car, and building more neighborhood parks where people can walk to meet friends and spend time together.
Shift our bus system to move Clarksvillians to where they actually live and work, including Fort Campbell, the industrial park, the Park & Ride, and back home to their neighborhoods. We need many more sheltered bus stops connected to sidewalks.
Begin the long-term work of connecting Clarksville to Nashville by commuter rail.
Build neighborhoods where people can live closer to work, groceries, parks, and the places they go every day, so getting around is easier and costs less – both in time and money.
A downtown we can all enjoy.Clarksville needs a thriving, family friendly downtown that’s also a neighborhood for all ages.
Downtown Clarksville has struggled lately, and the people who live and do business here need City Hall in their corner. That support should extend from College Street down to Riverside Drive and the surrounding neighborhoods. The City should be a partner in bringing events, new businesses, and investment to the area.
Invest in the resurgence of MainStreet Clarksville as an organization that can find grants, support new events, and help drive tourism to downtown and Riverside. Maintain free 2 hour street parking downtown.
Maintain free 2 hour street parking downtown.
Construct a permanent farmers market downtown that can remain open longer and host street festivals without disrupting businesses and traffic.
Support the Roxy and the Custom House Museum to be world class facilities and drivers of tourism and creativity downtown.
Revitalize Mason Rudolph by bringing in the golfing community to lead youth programs and expand access to golf as a sport.
A city that works for working people.Clarksville should be an inclusive, safe community for every family to buy a home and pursue their dreams.
Pay every employee of the City of Clarksville a living wage ensuring they can live in the city they serve, free from harassment and bigotry.
Partner citizens to develop solutions together whether it’s senior citizens, public employee unions, or neighborhood residents prior to implementing major changes.
Found a joint nonprofit with the Montgomery County, CMCSS, and APSU to livestream meetings and provide sign language interpretation while lowering costs and giving students hands-on experience in media.
Celebrate the diverse culture and heritage that has made this city great by supporting historic neighborhoods, businesses, congregations, and cultural events.
Continue to host town hall meetings to hear the concerns of Ward 6 on a regular basis.
Hire interns from Austin Peay within each department to strengthen the pipeline from classroom to a job after graduation.
Partner with CMCSS to expand our youth programs at Burt Cobb and other recreation centers.
Mama’s Biscuit Recipe
2 1/2 heaping cups of southern self rising flour (keep it in the freezer)
1 stick of salted butter cubed (cold)
A cup of buttermilk
Knead the flour and the butter until it holds.
Add the buttermilk and knead into stiff dough.
Roll into 1 inch sheet and cut biscuits. Place on baking sheet close enough to hug each other and bake at 400 until golden and steamy.
