Southgate City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Aileen R.
Okura

Aileen R. Okura, the incumbent, is running for Southgate City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 6 seats.

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The race · City Council

About: Southgate City Council member who chairs Read Ready Southgate, an early literacy initiative. She is the council's liaison to the Park and Tree Board.

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01Why she is running1 sourced position

Said she wants to keep the city safe and welcoming and strengthen communication with residents.
My motivation to work in public service stems from my desire to learn, listen, and share information with others”
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02Priorities1 sourced position

Said her first priority would be keeping residents informed and encouraging participation in city government.
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03Local business1 sourced position

Said she wants to keep promoting businesses through the city's Small Business Spotlight.
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04City budget1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 26-05 adopting the 2026-2027 city budget (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteSouthgate City Council minutes, June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026 Link How the council voted

05Vape stores1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 26-06 amending the zoning ordinance on vape stores (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteSouthgate City Council minutes, June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026 Link How the council voted

06Police pay1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 26-10 amending the police department pay classification (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteSouthgate City Council minutes, July 15, 2026 · Jul 15, 2026 Link How the council voted

07Streets1 sourced position

Voted yes on approving Parts A, B, C and D of the Riegler street project bid for Blossom Lane, Valley View and Tracy (passed 6-0, February 2026).
Council voteSouthgate City Council minutes, February 18, 2026 · Feb 18, 2026 Link How the council voted

08Vision plan1 sourced position

Voted yes on approving the Vision 26-30-35 plan with changes (passed 6-0, August 2026).
Council voteSouthgate City Council minutes, August 19, 2026 · Aug 19, 2026 Link How the council voted

09Invasive plants1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 26-08 regulating invasive species (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteSouthgate City Council minutes, July 1, 2026 · Jul 1, 2026 Link How the council voted

10Past races1 sourced position

Ran for Southgate City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementCampbell County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024 Link

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