2025 Michigan General Election

Joseph G. Kuspa

Buket Urgen

Mayor Joseph G. Kuspa

Joseph is a consultant for one of the largest family farm operations in southeast Michigan. He previously owned his own business in the wholesale produce industry in Detroit's Historic Eastern Market District for forty years. He was also a founding member of the Eastern Market Corporation, which manages the public marketplace and surrounding district.

Southgate Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. David Sorial

Joseph is currently the Mayor of Southgate. He was first elected in 2009 and is currently serving his third term. He previously served on the Southgate Community Schools Board of Education from 1976 to 1989.

Supports efforts to maintain a balanced budget.

Economy

Supports strong enforcement of property maintenance rules to protect neighborhoods, business districts, and property values.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports stronger enforcement of city ordinances and better education for residents and business owners on property maintenance to improve neighborhood quality and property values.

Public Safety

As of August 12, 2025, Joseph G. Kuspa did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

Supports shared services, fiscal stability, and infrastructure improvements.

Public Services

As mayor, promoted and implemented "practical green technologies" in Southgate, making it a regional leader in energy conservation, production, and efficiencies.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.

The highest elected official at the city level.