City

Mayor, City of Southgate

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor heads the city government of Southgate.

Nonpartisan.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Mark MessmerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jim HambergNo party listed
- Supports lowering taxes through tight budget control

Public safety

Mark MessmerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jim HambergNo party listed
- Supports monitoring and controlling traffic speeds on city streets

Economy & jobs

Mark MessmerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jim HambergNo party listed
- Supports industrial revenue bonds and TIF to attract developers

Roads & infrastructure

Mark MessmerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jim HambergNo party listed
- Supports a non-motorized lane on US 27 through Southgate

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.