Jeffersontown City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Mark Russell
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Mark Russell, the incumbent, is running for Jeffersontown City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 15 candidates are running for 8 seats.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayInsurance industry professional with decades of experience at Arthur J. Gallagher. His campaign site says he chairs the Jeffersontown Economic Development Authority, the Plainview Residents Association and the Envision Jeffersontown Steering Committee.
- Campaign website
- markrusselljtown.com
Where Mark Russell stands: positions on the record
Traffic and growth1 sourced position
Said, in 2024 answers to the Chamber of Commerce, that the city should require developers to submit traffic impact plans.
“Require future developers to submit traffic impact plans for their projects.”
Own statementMark Russell campaign site
Police and public works1 sourced position
Said, in 2024 answers to the Chamber of Commerce, that the city should invest in police and public works so they can recruit and retain workers.
“providing for our police and public works so they can recruit, retain and grow their workforce”
Own statementMark Russell campaign site
Bus service1 sourced position
Said, in 2024 answers to the Chamber of Commerce, that city leaders must advocate for more TARC funding.
“Jeffersontown leaders must advocate for increased funding”
Own statementMark Russell campaign site
Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Jefferson County Clerk's candidate list for Jeffersontown City Council (filed 12/4/2025).
Own statementJefferson County Clerk · Sep 21, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Mark Blum (incumbent)
- Matt Bowdy
- Nita Cox
- Richard “Dickie” Dunn
- Ruth Gao (incumbent)
- Vincent Grisanti (incumbent)
- Allison Neal Head (incumbent)
- Pamela Thomas Hickey (incumbent)
- Cynthia Kinnard
- Randy Lawson
- Ray “Chubby Ray” Perkins
- Debi Pridemore Sanning
- Trena Smith
- Pam Ware (incumbent)
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