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Magistrate, Franklin County · District 3
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Russ Greenwell

Candidate for Magistrate, Franklin County, District 3

Republican

Background

Occupation
Realtor; retired Frankfort Fire Department captain

A retired Frankfort Fire Department captain and paramedic with 20 years of service, now a Realtor and a driver's test administrator with the Kentucky State Police. He holds a master's degree in emergency services management from Columbia Southern University.

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Photo: Photo via The State Journal

Documented positions

Housing

  • Supports expanding affordable housing opportunities

    Greenwell running for 3rd District magistrate

    News coverage · The State Journal · Dec 14, 2025 · state-journal.com

    “improving infrastructure, expanding affordable housing opportunities, and strengthening public safety”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports pairing county growth with roads, utilities and services

    Greenwell running for 3rd District magistrate

    News coverage · The State Journal · Dec 14, 2025 · state-journal.com

    “Growth in Franklin County must be thoughtful and be supported by strong infrastructure like roads, utilities, and essential services”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges to serve as a full-time magistrate

    Greenwell running for 3rd District magistrate

    News coverage · The State Journal · Dec 14, 2025 · state-journal.com

    “If elected, I intend to serve as a full-time magistrate, fully dedicated to the responsibilities of the office”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Russ Greenwell on them.

  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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