Paul Akinjo

Candidate for Mayor, Lathrop · City of Lathrop Mayor

Paul Akinjo immigrated to the United States from Nigeria more than three decades ago and has lived in Lathrop for over 25 years. He holds a bachelor's degree in industrial arts and technology from San Francisco State University and an associate degree in electronics technology from Laney College. He is a pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God and retired from the Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority, after earlier working as a community organizer for affordable housing in Oakland. He has served on the Lathrop City Council since being appointed in December 2012, including service on regional transit and flood control agencies.

Akinjo has described his motivation for continuing to serve in terms of civic duty rather than financial benefit, saying he is ready to serve the community at a higher level of commitment.

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