Lathrop Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Minnie Diallo
Candidate for Mayor
Minnie Diallo is running for mayor of Lathrop in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Paul Akinjo.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMinnie Diallo is a Lathrop city councilmember and former vice mayor running for mayor. Her campaign site says she served on the Youth Advisory Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission before her election to council in 2020.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- City of Lathrop Councilwoman
- Campaign website
- minnieforlathrop.com
Minnie Diallo is listed as a Lathrop City Council member. City of Lathrop
Where Minnie Diallo stands: positions on the record
Harlan Road eminent domain2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the Resolution of Necessity for 11616 S. Harlan Road (passed 4-0, one absent, May 2026).
Council voteLathrop City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026
Voted no on the first motion to adopt the Resolution of Necessity for 134 Roth Road, which failed for lack of the required votes, then moved the new motion that passed 4-0 (May 2026).
Council voteLathrop City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026
Neighborhood assessments1 sourced position
Voted yes on 2026-27 assessments for the Industrial and Residential Lighting Maintenance Districts, Mossdale district and Storm Drain Zones 1 and 1A (passed 3-1, May 2026).
Council voteLathrop City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026
Commission appointments1 sourced position
Says that as mayor she would reform the mayor's appointment process for boards, commissions and committees.
“reform the Mayor’s appointment process for our boards, commissions, and committees through a more open, transparent, and merit-based system that gives every qualified resident the opportunity to serve”
Own statementLathrop candidate statement of qualifications: Minnie Diallo · Aug 7, 2026
Council vacancy1 sourced position
Supported filling the council vacancy by appointment rather than a special election (passed 2-1, December 2024).
Council voteManteca Bulletin · Dec 13, 2024
City priorities1 sourced position
Lists public safety as her first priority on her campaign site.
“Supporting safe neighborhoods, families, schools, streets, parks, and public spaces.”
Own statementMinnie “Cotton” Diallo for Mayor of Lathrop
Also running for Mayor
- Paul Akinjo (incumbent)
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