Oak Grove Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
John
Campbell
John Campbell is running for mayor of Oak Grove in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Janet Edwards, Richard Baker, Duvon Perkins and Jackie Oliver.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Richard Baker
- 02John CampbellYou’re reading
- 03Janet Edwards
- 04Jackie OliverIncumbent
- 05Duvon Perkins
Background
- About
- Oak Grove City Council member and small business owner.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Council members Janet Edwards, John Campbell and Richard Baker are running for mayor. WHOP · Jul 1, 2026
On the record: John Campbell
11 sourced01Property tax1 sourced position
Said his focus is on finding solutions without raising taxes and that growth should help pay for growth.
My focus is on finding solutions without raising taxes”
Own statementChristian County Now · Feb 6, 2026Link
02Fire department1 sourced position
Said he would promote residential and business growth and use the additional tax revenue to invest in establishing a paid fire department.
Own statementWHOP · Jul 1, 2026Link
03Trash service4 sourced positions
Said that long term he would like to start a city-run solid waste collection company.
Own statementWHOP · Jul 1, 2026Link
Proposed a three-year solid waste contract instead of five years so the city could fast-track its own trash service, saying it could bring in more revenue.
This is a chance that we can put more revenue into the City of Oak Grove”
Own statementChristian County Now · Mar 24, 2026Link
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, 2026LinkHow 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, 2026LinkHow 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, 2026LinkHow 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, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Park and center rentals1 sourced position
Voted yes on the master rental agreement for the Oak Grove Community Center and Wades Way Park (passed by voice vote, with only Janet Edwards against, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Oak Grove · Jul 21, 2026LinkHow 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, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Full-time mayor1 sourced position
Said the mayor's position should be designated full-time, with the salary unchanged until the city establishes a paid fire department.
Own statementCity of Oak Grove · Mar 17, 2026Link
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John Campbell: their words and their votes on the same issue
Trash service
In their words
Said that long term he would like to start a city-run solid waste collection company.
Jul 1, 2026 ·WHOP · Jul 1, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to award the exclusive solid waste franchise to Impact Waste Service (passed 6-0, May 2026).
May 5, 2026 ·City of Oak Grove · May 5, 2026
Trash contract term
In their words
Proposed a three-year solid waste contract instead of five years so the city could fast-track its own trash service, saying it could bring in more revenue.
Mar 24, 2026 ·Christian County Now · Mar 24, 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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