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Mayor, City of Russell
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The mayor is the chief executive of the City of Russell and oversees city departments and services.
Nonpartisan. Open seat: Mayor Ron Simpson is running for city council. Both candidates are Russell City Council members.
Economy & jobs
Don FraleyNo party listed
- Supports pausing data center business licenses until more is known
- Voted for Russell's 180-day moratorium on data centersIn office
Ryan BiedermanNo party listed
- Supports pausing data center decisions to weigh impacts
- Voted for Russell's 180-day moratorium on data centersIn office
Environment & parks
Don FraleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ryan BiedermanNo party listed
- Supports weighing data centers' effects on utilities and rates
Government & transparency
Don FraleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ryan BiedermanNo party listed
- Proposed tabling the data center zoning resolutionIn office
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