Bus Obayomi won the election outright in the primary. Won a seat outright in the July 21, 2026 Gilbert Town Council primary, finishing fourth of seven candidates with 14.8% of the vote (20,942 votes).
Source: gilbertcouncil.com · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Biography
Bus Obayomi is an AI and data strategy consultant who came to the United States from Nigeria at 14 and moved to Gilbert in 2014, where he and his wife are raising three children. According to his campaign, he holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, completed executive education at the Harvard Kennedy School and teaches as adjunct faculty at Grand Canyon University. He serves on the Gilbert Community Engagement Task Force and the Gilbert Leadership steering committee, and is a volunteer director at Bethel Church in Chandler. He ran unsuccessfully for council in 2020 and 2022. His 2026 campaign emphasized responsible growth, water sustainability and long-term financial planning. Obayomi finished fourth of seven candidates in the July 21, 2026 Gilbert Town Council primary with 20,942 votes (14.8%), winning the last of four seats outright. The four winners are scheduled to be sworn in in January 2027.
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Water Policy
SupportsCalls for diversifying supply, reducing dependence on groundwater, investing in recharge and reclaimed water, and practical conservation, with clear communication about rising costs.
"We should continue diversifying supply, reducing dependence on groundwater, investing in recharge and reclaimed water, and making infrastructure upgrades that improve reliability."
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Border Security & Immigration
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Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsSays he supports first responders and investment in youth programs aimed at preventing problems before they start.
Energy Policy
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Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsSupports quality commercial growth and economic development that creates jobs and broadens the tax base without overburdening residents.
"Gilbert must strengthen its economic base by supporting quality commercial growth that broadens revenue without overburdening residents."
Reproductive Rights
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Transportation & Infrastructure
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Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsProposes a line-by-line review of spending, prioritizing core services and not using one-time dollars for ongoing obligations, and is cautious about shifting more costs to residents.
"I would begin with a line-by-line review of spending, prioritize core services, and demand measurable outcomes for every major investment."
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