Oak Grove Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Richard
Baker
Richard Baker is running for mayor of Oak Grove in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Janet Edwards, Duvon Perkins, Jackie Oliver and John Campbell.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Richard BakerYou’re reading
- 02John Campbell
- 03Janet Edwards
- 04Jackie OliverIncumbent
- 05Duvon Perkins
Background
- About
- Second-term Oak Grove City Council member who has lived in Oak Grove for 34 years.
- 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: Richard Baker
9 sourced01Infrastructure1 sourced position
Said he plans to focus on improving infrastructure and residents' quality of life if elected mayor.
Own statementWHOP · Jul 1, 2026Link
02Seniors and youth1 sourced position
Said he would like to create programs to better engage with senior citizens and local youth.
Own statementWHOP · Jul 1, 2026Link
03City goals1 sourced position
Said during an October 2025 council goal-setting discussion that members would have to work together, and noted that a new city hall and parking lot face significant financial barriers.
We are going to have to work together.”
Own statementChristian County Now · Oct 22, 2025Link
04Trash service2 sourced positions
Voted yes to keep 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
05Budget and property tax2 sourced positions
Voted yes 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 yes 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
06Park 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
07Housing1 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
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