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Clarksville Today
By the People, for the People
Clarksville City Council to Appoint New Ward 2 Councilmember from Seven Candidates
The city council will vote to fill the vacant position during a special meeting on February 11th.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Clarksville City Council will vote on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 to appoint a new councilmember for Ward 2 following the resignation of Councilman Deanna McLaughlin. Seven candidates have stepped forward for consideration, and the council will follow a specific voting procedure to select the new representative.
Why it matters
The appointment of a new Ward 2 councilmember is an important decision that will impact the community and its representation on the city council. The voting process outlined aims to ensure a fair and transparent selection.
The details
The seven candidates vying for the Ward 2 council seat are Eric Claunch, AC Lopez, Jeff Loyd, Deanna Shepard, Ross St. Louis, David Upchurch, and Jeremy Wright. The city council will hold a special meeting on February 11th to vote on the appointment. The voting procedure involves multiple rounds, with council members stating their vote for a single candidate during a roll call. If no candidate receives a majority vote in the first two rounds, a third round will be held excluding the candidate with the lowest votes.
- The special city council meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 4:30pm.
- Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin resigned from the Ward 2 seat, creating the vacancy.
The players
Clarksville City Council
The governing body of the city of Clarksville, Tennessee that is responsible for appointing a new councilmember to fill the Ward 2 vacancy.
Deanna McLaughlin
The former Clarksville City Council member for Ward 2 who recently resigned from the position.
What’s next
The Clarksville City Council will hold the special meeting on February 11th to vote on and appoint the new Ward 2 councilmember.
The takeaway
The process outlined for selecting the new Ward 2 councilmember aims to ensure a fair and transparent appointment that represents the interests of the Clarksville community.
