Josh Roman is currently serving as the mayor of Lakeland, having been sworn in on December 1, 2022. He has previously held the position of Vice-Mayor and owns Roman Financial Group, an Allstate Agency. There is no information provided about his education or community involvement, and no negative information is mentioned.

Austin Rowe is a prominent figure in the Memphis community, with deep roots in the city and a commitment to making a positive impact on its social and economic fabric. He pursued a degree in Political Science at the University of Memphis and has since played a pivotal role in founding the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce and serving as a founding board director of the National LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. Rowe is also the Principal Broker and owner of ROWE-REALTORS®, leveraging his expertise in real estate to actively engage in various committees focused on governmental affairs, diversity and inclusion, and urban planning. He is currently a candidate for the Memphis City Council District 7 in the upcoming election.