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Calvin Clifton
Alderman2026-2030
About
Calvin Clifton's campaign platform focuses heavily on municipal infrastructure improvements and addressing economic development issues such as the Fort Henry Mall. Drawing on his background, he emphasizes practical strategies for community success and urban planning.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureCalvin Clifton campaigned on making infrastructure improvements a top priority for the city.
- developmentClifton focused his campaign on addressing the future and development of the Fort Henry Mall.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 4:40
- Avg per meeting
- 1:33
- Segments
- 61
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Top issues during term (6)
high↑Sep 2026[15]
Emergency Sinkhole Remediation on West Virginia Avenue
Funded via budget allocations totaling $300,000 for recent sinkhole repairs.
medium↑Nov 2026[10]
Residential variance requests for accessory structures
medium↑Nov 2026[10]
B-2 downtown use interpretation for resin bound supply and storage
high↑Oct 2026[10]
YMCA Early Learning Center Childcare Expansion
Requires city approval of ground lease modifications for private/nonprofit capital investment.
medium↑Oct 2026[10]
Historic District Fencing Review at 2016 Netherland Inn Road
Property owners bear the cost of fence installation and compliance with building safety codes.
high↓Sep 2026[5]
Adoption of 2024 International Building and Fire Codes
May increase construction and housing costs due to updated code requirements.
Decisions during term (45)
Recorded while Clifton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
Ordinance Amending Winter Sewer Average
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
Budget Adjustment Ordinance (First Reading)
approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 6, 2026
Adoption of 2024 International Building and Fire Codes
approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 6, 2026
Budget Adjustment Ordinance (Final Adoption)
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
MetLife Long-Term Disability Agreement Renewal
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
Resolution to Join Axia Cooperative
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
Innovative Interfaces Library Software Contract
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
Ecolane Transit Software Contract Renewal
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
West End Greenbelt Extension Right-of-Way Offers
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
Ratification of Emergency Sinkhole Repair on W. Virginia Ave
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
YMCA Early Learning Center Lease Amendments
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
Hansen Banner Training Workshop Change Order
approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 6, 2026
Consent Agenda Approval
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
September 14, 2026 - Work Session
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
September 15, 2026 - Business Meeting
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
Consideration of a Resolution to Amend and Extend an Agreement with Dearborn Group to provide Life Insurance Under the City's Benefits Platform (AF-294-2026) (Tyra Copas)
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
Consideration of a Resolution to Renew the Contract with Davis Vision to Provide Vision Insurance Benefits Under the City's Benefits Platform (AF-296-2026) (Tyra Copas)
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for and Receive Funds from A Year in STEM Grant (AF-289-2026) (Michael Borders)
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying the Mayor’s Signature on the Certification of Local Government Approval for Non-Profit Organizations Implementing Shelter Activities for the 2026 THDA HOME ARP Supportive Services Grant (Jessica…
approved6-0Oct 6, 2026
Consideration of a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Sign All Documents Necessary to Apply for and Receive a DOJ Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (BVP) Reimbursement Grant for…
Voting record (16)
16 yes0 no
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Voted yesOct 6, 2026
Adoption of 2024 International Building and Fire Codes
Voted yesOct 6, 2026
Budget Adjustment Ordinance (Final Adoption)
Voted yesOct 6, 2026
Consent Agenda Approval
Voted yesSep 15, 2026
Adoption of 2024 International Building, Fire, and Related Codes (First Reading)
Voted yesSep 15, 2026
FY2027 Budget Adjustment Ordinance (First Reading)
Voted yesSep 15, 2026
Airport Parkway Annexation Zoning Ordinance (Final Reading)
Voted yesSep 15, 2026
FY2027 Budget Adjustment Ordinance (Final Reading)
Voted yesSep 15, 2026
Professional Services Agreement with LJA Engineering for Madd Branch Sewer Basin
Voted yesSep 15, 2026
TNWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
Voted yesSep 15, 2026
Agreement with Tyler Technologies for Financial Information System (FIS)
Voted yesSep 15, 2026
Agreement with UKG Kronos Systems for Human Capital Management (HCM)
Voted yesSep 15, 2026
Resolution Authorizing MTAS to Recodify City Ordinances
Voted yesSep 15, 2026
Consent Agenda (5 Items)
Voted yesSep 1, 2026
Property Tax Rate Ordinance (Second and Final Reading)
Voted yesSep 1, 2026
FY2027 Budget Adjustment Ordinance (Second and Final Reading)
Voted yesSep 1, 2026