Dossier
Joe Shakeenab
Coverage of Joe Shakeenab in the Nexus archive.
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- Clarksville council to revisit proposal shifting downtown parking enforcement to police
Clarksville City Council is considering a proposal to transfer downtown parking enforcement duties from the Clarksville Parking Commission to the Clarksville Police Department. The debate involves concerns about enforcement effectiveness, business impacts, and customer convenience, with council members and business owners expressing mixed views on the plan.
- Proposed 11% property tax increase in Clarksville budget passed in first reading, along with big funding cuts
Clarksville's proposed budget passed its first reading with an 11% property tax increase and significant cuts to departments like IT and Parks and Recreation. Council members expressed concerns about the tax hike and potential service impacts, with the budget requiring a second reading before taking effect.