Russell Springs Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Eddie
Thomas
Eddie Thomas, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Russell Springs in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Cody L. Wilson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Eddie ThomasYou’re reading
- 02Cody L. Wilson
Background
- About
- Mayor of Russell Springs, first elected in 2018.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
City Council member Cody L. Wilson is running for mayor against Mayor Eddie Thomas. Laker Country (WJRS) · Oct 5, 2026
On the record: Eddie Thomas
6 sourced01Apartment zoning2 sourced positions
Voted yes on rezoning 425 Jamestown Street for apartments, casting the tie-breaking vote (passed 4-3, May 2024).
Council voteLaker Country (WJRS) · May 31, 2024LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on rezoning 2043 West Highway 80 for apartments, casting the tie-breaking vote (passed 4-3, May 2024).
Council voteLaker Country (WJRS) · May 31, 2024LinkHow the council voted
02Property taxes1 sourced position
as reported by Laker Country (WJRS); not a direct quote
Said he was happy to see the city's tax rate decrease and credited the work of city staff (October 2025).
Own statementLaker Country (WJRS) · Oct 10, 2025Link
03Mayor's pay1 sourced position
Asked the City Council to cut the mayor's monthly pay from $1,639 to $1,250 (March 2022).
Own statementLaker Country (WJRS) · Mar 15, 2022Link
04Occupational tax1 sourced position
as reported by Laker Country (WJRS); not a direct quote
Said he wants state legislators to know the city opposes House Bill 253 on collecting local occupational taxes through the state (February 2025).
Own statementLaker Country (WJRS) · Feb 14, 2025Link
05Planning1 sourced position
as reported by Laker Country (WJRS); not a direct quote
Said the city had not approved a comprehensive plan in about 12 years, so the new plan was long overdue (September 2025).
Own statementLaker Country (WJRS) · Sep 13, 2025Link
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