Lathrop Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Paul Akinjo
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Paul Akinjo, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Lathrop in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Minnie Diallo.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed; early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayPaul Akinjo is the current mayor of Lathrop and is seeking reelection. His candidate statement cites transit funding, River Islands High School, the Phase 4 wastewater treatment expansion and Slow Down Lathrop.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- City of Lathrop Mayor
Where Paul Akinjo stands: positions on the record
Harlan Road eminent domain2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolutions of Necessity for 134 Roth Road, 11338 S. Harlan Road and 116 Roth Road, and 11616 S. Harlan Road (each passed 4-0, one absent, May 2026).
Council voteLathrop City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026
Seconded the first motion to adopt the Resolution of Necessity for 134 Roth Road, which failed for lack of the required votes (Ayes: Dresser and Akinjo; Noes: Diallo, 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
Speed limits1 sourced position
Voted no on the speed-limit ordinance as presented (failed 2-2, July 2025), then yes on a version with added signage near parks and schools (passed 3-1).
Council voteLathrop City Council minutes, July 14, 2025 · Jul 14, 2025
City budget1 sourced position
Says his term included maintaining a balanced budget and protecting reserves.
“maintained a balanced budget, and protected the healthy reserves needed to provide dependable City services”
Own statementLathrop candidate statement of qualifications: Paul Akinjo · Aug 7, 2026
City priorities1 sourced position
Lists infrastructure, local shopping and dining, neighborhoods and schools as work ahead.
“We must continue improving our infrastructure, expanding local shopping and dining, protecting our neighborhoods, supporting our schools”
Own statementLathrop candidate statement of qualifications: Paul Akinjo · Aug 7, 2026
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