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Mayor, City of Russell Springs

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor is Russell Springs' chief executive: the mayor supervises city departments and employees, enforces city ordinances, presides over city council meetings and votes only to break a tie.

Nonpartisan city ballot. On the ballot in part of the City Hall, Parkway and Middletown precincts (sample ballot).

Candidates Compare by issue

Cody L. Wilson

No party listed

The gist

Voted to bar treatment facilities near schools and churches

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Voted to bar treatment facilities near schools and churches
Russell Springs Council approves new zoning law placing restrictions on treatment facilities
News coverage · WJRS / Laker Country 104.9 · Jun 13, 2025 · lakercountry.com
“A motion to approve the new ordinance was made by Councilman Cody Wilson”

Eddie Thomas

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Supports replacing oldest water lines, starting on Old Columbia Road
Supported the 2025 cut in the city property tax rate

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Supports replacing oldest water lines, starting on Old Columbia Road
Russell Springs Mayor provides update on water projects and grants
News coverage · WJRS / Laker Country 104.9 · Aug 18, 2025 · lakercountry.com
“Thomas said he wants that project to start in the Old Columbia Road area”
Supported the 2025 cut in the city property tax rate
Russell Springs Council approves slight decrease to city tax rate
News coverage · WJRS / Laker Country 104.9 · Oct 10, 2025 · lakercountry.com
“Mayor Eddie Thomas said he was happy to see the city's tax rate decrease”

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