Oak Grove Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Janet
Edwards

Janet Edwards is running for mayor of Oak Grove in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Richard Baker, Duvon Perkins, Jackie Oliver and John Campbell.

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The race · Mayor

About: Oak Grove City Council member for 15 years who says she has more than a decade of legal experience.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan

Council members Janet Edwards, John Campbell and Richard Baker are running for mayor. WHOP · Jul 1, 2026

10 sourced

01Fire department1 sourced position

Said a paid fire department requires first securing a sustainable revenue stream through a responsible budget and economic development.
If we want a paid fire department, we must first secure a sustainable revenue stream.”
Own statementChristian County Now · Apr 9, 2026 Link

02Regional partnerships1 sourced position

Said she would work with Fort Campbell, Hopkinsville, Christian County and Clarksville on public safety and economic growth.
I am committed to forging a strong, collaborative partnership with Fort Campbell, Hopkinsville, Christian County and Clarksville to better serve our residents and strengthen our shared future”
Own statementChristian County Now · Apr 9, 2026 Link

03Trash service3 sourced positions

Expressed a preference, with John Campbell, for a three-year trash contract term because the city could set up its own sanitation company in the future.
Own statementCity of Oak Grove · Mar 23, 2026 Link
Voted no on keeping the five-year contract term in the city's solid waste collection request for proposals (passed 4-2, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Oak Grove · Mar 23, 2026 Link How the council voted
Voted yes to award the exclusive solid waste franchise to Impact Waste Service (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Oak Grove · May 5, 2026 Link How the council voted

04Budget and property tax2 sourced positions

Voted no on second reading of the FY2026-27 budget ordinance (4% tax version), which passed after Mayor Jackie Oliver broke a 3-3 tie (June 2026).
Council voteCity of Oak Grove · Jun 2, 2026 Link How the council voted
Voted no on second reading of the ordinance setting the FY2026-27 tax levy, which passed after Mayor Jackie Oliver broke a 3-3 tie with a yes (September 2026).
Council voteCity of Oak Grove · Sep 15, 2026 Link How the council voted

05Park and center rentals1 sourced position

Voted no on the master rental agreement for the Oak Grove Community Center and Wades Way Park (passed by voice vote, with all other members in favor, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Oak Grove · Jul 21, 2026 Link How the council voted

06Housing1 sourced position

Voted yes on second reading of a zoning text amendment on manufactured homes and single-family placement (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Oak Grove · Jun 16, 2026 Link How the council voted

07Council pay1 sourced position

Said council members should receive a cost-of-living adjustment rather than a raise, and suggested revisiting the matter in two years.
Own statementCity of Oak Grove · Mar 17, 2026 Link

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In their words

Expressed a preference, with John Campbell, for a three-year trash contract term because the city could set up its own sanitation company in the future.
Mar 23, 2026 ·City of Oak Grove · Mar 23, 2026

On the record

Voted no on keeping the five-year contract term in the city's solid waste collection request for proposals (passed 4-2, March 2026).
Mar 23, 2026 ·City of Oak Grove · Mar 23, 2026

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