Clarksville Councilman Brian Zacharias plans to ask the City Council in November to begin talks with Montgomery County over how local-option sales-tax revenue is divided, as the city seeks funds to keep pace with rapid growth. Clarksville currently receives about 24% of the revenue, Zacharias said. His proposal would increase the city’s portion to 35% by fiscal year 2028, with a longer-term target of 50% by 2031. Zacharias says a larger share could help pay for services and infrastructure, including police and fire protection, roads, sidewalks and stormwater improvements. The proposal would not create a new tax; it would change the distribution of tax revenue already collected. Some council members have questioned how a revised split could affect county services and school funding. Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden has not directly addressed Zacharias’ proposal. In an earlier discussion about growth and school funding, Golden said the city, county and school system would need to work together on any changes. Zacharias’ planned resolution would begin discussions, not implement a new allocation. Any agreement would require further negotiations with the county, and no changes have been approved.