Josh Roman
Candidate for Mayor, City of Lakeland
Background
Lakeland's mayor since December 2022 and a former vice mayor who owns Roman Insurance; he has lived in Lakeland since 2001.
Photo: Official photo — City of Lakeland (Pure Pixel Photography)
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports keeping Lakeland's property tax rate at $0.94In office
From his September 2026 State of the City address, as summarized by the city.
ReportMayor Josh Roman Highlights Progress and Priorities in 2026 State of the City AddressGovernment record · City of Lakeland · lakelandtn.gov
“Lakeland continues to maintain a $0.94 property tax rate per $100 of assessed value”
Public safety
Supports the city's local patrol partnership with the sheriffIn office
ReportMayor Josh Roman Highlights Progress and Priorities in 2026 State of the City AddressGovernment record · City of Lakeland · lakelandtn.gov
“Through the City’s partnership with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, a dedicated local office footprint has been established on Canada Road”
Economy & jobs
Supports using Highway 70 commercial revenue to offset residential costsIn office
ReportMayor Josh Roman Highlights Progress and Priorities in 2026 State of the City AddressGovernment record · City of Lakeland · lakelandtn.gov
“dedicates a portion of new commercial revenues from Highway 70 development to help offset municipal operating expenses at the residential level”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports eliminating Lakeland's failing residential roads by 2030In office
A long-term city goal highlighted in his 2026 State of the City address.
ReportMayor Josh Roman Highlights Progress and Priorities in 2026 State of the City AddressGovernment record · City of Lakeland · lakelandtn.gov
“eliminating Level 1 failing roads by 2030”
Environment & parks
Supports a YMCA-partnered community center and aquatic facilityIn office
ReportMayor Josh Roman Highlights Progress and Priorities in 2026 State of the City AddressGovernment record · City of Lakeland · lakelandtn.gov
“Construction continues on the Lakeland Community Center & Aquatic Facility in partnership with the YMCA”
All sources (3)
- Official Sample Ballot: 2026 State and Federal General Election and Municipal Elections, Shelby County, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Shelby County Election Commission · electionsshelbytn.gov
- Josh Roman, Mayor (staff directory)
Government record · City of Lakeland · lakelandtn.gov
- Mayor Josh Roman Highlights Progress and Priorities in 2026 State of the City Address
Government record · City of Lakeland · lakelandtn.gov
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