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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Southgate voter guide

City budget

Jun 3, 2026

Ordinance 26-05 adopting the 2026-2027 city budget

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, June 2026

  • YesAileen R. OkuraVoted yes on Ordinance 26-05 adopting the 2026-2027 city budget (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesElizabeth HartmanVoted yes on Ordinance 26-05 adopting the 2026-2027 city budget (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesJackson CurryVoted yes on Ordinance 26-05 adopting the 2026-2027 city budget (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesMark MessmerVoted yes on Ordinance 26-05 adopting the 2026-2027 city budget (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesTommy WhiteheadVoted yes on Ordinance 26-05 adopting the 2026-2027 city budget (passed 6-0, June 2026).

Southgate City Council minutes, June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026Link

Invasive plants

Jul 1, 2026

Ordinance 26-08 regulating invasive species

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesAileen R. OkuraVoted yes on Ordinance 26-08 regulating invasive species (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesElizabeth HartmanVoted yes on Ordinance 26-08 regulating invasive species (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesMark MessmerVoted yes on Ordinance 26-08 regulating invasive species (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesTommy WhiteheadVoted yes on Ordinance 26-08 regulating invasive species (passed 5-0, July 2026).

Southgate City Council minutes, July 1, 2026 · Jul 1, 2026Link

Police pay

Jul 15, 2026

Ordinance 26-10 amending the police department pay classification

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, July 2026

  • YesAileen R. OkuraVoted yes on Ordinance 26-10 amending the police department pay classification (passed 6-0, July 2026).
  • YesElizabeth HartmanVoted yes on Ordinance 26-10 amending the police department pay classification (passed 6-0, July 2026).
  • YesJackson CurryVoted yes on Ordinance 26-10 amending the police department pay classification (passed 6-0, July 2026).
  • YesMark MessmerVoted yes on Ordinance 26-10 amending the police department pay classification (passed 6-0, July 2026).
  • YesTommy WhiteheadVoted yes on Ordinance 26-10 amending the police department pay classification (passed 6-0, July 2026).

Southgate City Council minutes, July 15, 2026 · Jul 15, 2026Link

Streets

Feb 18, 2026

Approving Parts A, B, C and D of the Riegler street project bid for Blossom Lane, Valley View and Tracy

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, February 2026

  • YesAileen R. OkuraVoted 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).
  • YesElizabeth HartmanVoted 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).
  • YesJackson CurryVoted 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).
  • YesMark MessmerVoted 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).
  • YesTommy WhiteheadVoted 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).

Southgate City Council minutes, February 18, 2026 · Feb 18, 2026Link

Vape stores

Jun 3, 2026

Ordinance 26-06 amending the zoning ordinance on vape stores

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, June 2026

  • YesAileen R. OkuraVoted yes on Ordinance 26-06 amending the zoning ordinance on vape stores (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesElizabeth HartmanVoted yes on Ordinance 26-06 amending the zoning ordinance on vape stores (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesJackson CurryVoted yes on Ordinance 26-06 amending the zoning ordinance on vape stores (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesMark MessmerVoted yes on Ordinance 26-06 amending the zoning ordinance on vape stores (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesTommy WhiteheadVoted yes on Ordinance 26-06 amending the zoning ordinance on vape stores (passed 6-0, June 2026).

Southgate City Council minutes, June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026Link

Vision plan

Aug 19, 2026

Approving the Vision 26-30-35 plan with changes

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, August 2026

  • YesAileen R. OkuraVoted yes on approving the Vision 26-30-35 plan with changes (passed 6-0, August 2026).
  • YesElizabeth HartmanVoted yes on approving the Vision 26-30-35 plan with changes (passed 6-0, August 2026).
  • YesJackson CurryVoted yes on approving the Vision 26-30-35 plan with changes (passed 6-0, August 2026).
  • YesMark MessmerVoted yes on approving the Vision 26-30-35 plan with changes (passed 6-0, August 2026).
  • YesTommy WhiteheadVoted yes on approving the Vision 26-30-35 plan with changes (passed 6-0, August 2026).

Southgate City Council minutes, August 19, 2026 · Aug 19, 2026Link

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