Ron Simpson
Candidate for City Council, City of Russell
Background
- Occupation
- Mayor of Russell
Simpson was elected mayor of Russell in 2022 and is running for the city council instead of re-election as mayor.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports adopting data center zoning rules before the moratorium ends
ReportRussell at standstill in zoning process: Mayor adjourns meeting after residents speak out against council's handling of data center regulationsNews coverage · The Daily Independent · Oct 1, 2026 · dailyindependent.com
“Simpson is concerned that the city won’t have any of these zoning amendments in place when the moratorium expires in December.”
All sources (4)
- Greenup County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Greenup County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Area candidates file for office
News coverage · The Daily Independent · Jan 9, 2026 · dailyindependent.com
- General Election Recapitulation Sheet, Greenup County, November 8, 2022
Government record · Kentucky State Board of Elections · elect.ky.gov
- Russell at standstill in zoning process: Mayor adjourns meeting after residents speak out against council's handling of data center regulations
News coverage · The Daily Independent · Oct 1, 2026 · dailyindependent.com
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