Keri Lovato
Coverage of Keri Lovato in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Clarksville faces budget deadline with no deal in sight. So what happens if council can't agree?
Clarksville City Council has failed to pass a budget three times as the July 1 fiscal year deadline approaches, with members divided over property tax increases versus service cuts. Council members disagree on funding for police, fire, road improvements, and the Mason Rudolph Golf Course, with no deal likely before the deadline.
- Is a data center headed for Clarksville? Councilmember sets the record straight
Clarksville City Council member Keri Lovato clarified that data centers are not being discussed in the city. Current regulations require M-2 zoning, which is scarce in Clarksville, making proposals difficult. Lovato stated she would oppose any rezoning requests for data centers due to concerns about community impact.