Gardiner City Council At-Large · Nov 3, 2026
Russell
Greenleaf
Russell Greenleaf, the incumbent, is running for Gardiner City Council At-Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council At-Large
- 01Jonathan Ault
- 02Marc ConeIncumbent
- 03Timothy CusickIncumbent
- 04Russell GreenleafYou’re reading
Background
- About
- At-large city councilor, first appointed to the council in August 2021. In 2024 the Kennebec Journal reported he worked at O’Connor Auto Park overseeing transportation, maintenance and safety.
Russell Greenleaf did not respond to the Press Herald voter guide survey (listed there as Russel Greenleaf). Press Herald Maine Voter Guide 2026
On the record: Russell Greenleaf
9 sourced01Budget2 sourced positions
Moved and voted yes on adopting the FY27 city budget (passed 6-2, June 2026).
Council voteGardiner City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the first read of the FY27 budget (passed 5-2, June 2026).
Council voteGardiner City Council minutes, May 27 and June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02City manager1 sourced position
Voted yes on the city manager contract (unanimous, May 2026).
Council voteGardiner City Council minutes, May 6, 2026 · May 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Sewer rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on a 5% sewer rate increase (unanimous, June 2026).
Council voteGardiner City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Growth2 sourced positions
Voted yes on hiring Haley Ward for comprehensive plan planning services (6-0 of members present, May 2026).
Council voteGardiner City Council minutes, May 27 and June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
In 2024 said he hopes to prioritize downtown business growth.
Own statementKennebec Journal · Oct 14, 2024Link
05Infrastructure2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a contract with Haley Ward to develop a capital improvement plan (6-0 of members present, May 2026).
Council voteGardiner City Council minutes, May 27 and June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
In 2024 said upgrading city facilities should be a top priority for the next council.
Own statementKennebec Journal · Oct 14, 2024Link
06Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for City Council at-large in 2024 (won).
Own statementCity of Gardiner · Nov 5, 2024Link
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Russell Greenleaf: their words and their votes on the same issue
Growth
In their words
In 2024 said he hopes to prioritize downtown business growth.
Oct 14, 2024 ·Kennebec Journal · Oct 14, 2024
On the record
Voted yes on hiring Haley Ward for comprehensive plan planning services (6-0 of members present, May 2026).
Jun 3, 2026 ·Gardiner City Council minutes, May 27 and June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026
Infrastructure
In their words
In 2024 said upgrading city facilities should be a top priority for the next council.
Oct 14, 2024 ·Kennebec Journal · Oct 14, 2024
On the record
Voted yes on a contract with Haley Ward to develop a capital improvement plan (6-0 of members present, May 2026).
Jun 3, 2026 ·Gardiner City Council minutes, May 27 and June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026
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