Russell Springs City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Ricky
Barnes
Ricky Barnes, the incumbent, is running for Russell Springs City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Ricky BarnesYou’re reading
- 02Roger W. Collins
- 03Sherry Bottom DanielIncumbent
- 04Gary Gene FrostIncumbent
- 05Lance HuckabyIncumbent
- 06Timmy HudsonIncumbent
Background
- About
- Member of the Russell Springs City Council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Six candidates are on the ballot for six City Council seats: Sherry Bottom Daniel, Lance Huckaby, Timmy Hudson, Gary Gene Frost, Ricky Barnes and Roger W. Collins. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Ricky Barnes
6 sourced01Medical cannabis1 sourced position
Voted no on Ordinance 2024-08 allowing cannabis business operations in the city (passed 4-2, July 2024).
Council voteRussell Springs City Council special called meeting minutes, July 25, 2024 · Jul 25, 2024LinkHow the council voted
02Apartment zoning3 sourced positions
Voted yes on rezoning 425 Jamestown Street for apartments (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 (passed 4-3, May 2024).
Council voteLaker Country (WJRS) · May 31, 2024LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on rezoning 2043 West Steve Warner Drive from R1 to R3 for apartments (rejected 3-2, October 2023).
Council voteLaker Country (WJRS) · Oct 20, 2023LinkHow the council voted
03Treatment facilities1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2025-09, which created a hospital-medical zone and regulates alcohol and other drug treatment entities (passed unanimously, June 2025).
Council voteRussell Springs City Council minutes, June 12, 2025 · Jun 12, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Russell Springs City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementLaker Country (WJRS) · Nov 6, 2024Link
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