Overview
- Osili announced his candidacy Thursday in a social media video accompanied by a press release.
- The longtime Democrat has served 14 years on the City-County Council, including eight as council president.
- He did not seek re-election as council president last year, signaling a shift toward an executive run.
- His stated priorities include affordable housing, public safety rooted in trust and humanity, infrastructure, and broader economic opportunity.
- The race enters its procedural phase with a Feb. 6 filing deadline for candidates and a May 5 primary.