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Michael G. Adams

Russell, Kentucky

     

Class (effective Jan 1, 2015)Home Rule
Class (ending Dec 31, 2014)4
StatusActive
Established (y-m-d)1869-00-00
Incorporated1874-02-23
CountyGreenup
Area Development DistrictFive County Area Development District
County SeatNo
Form of GovernmentMayor - Council
Type of Election (City officials)Non-Partisan
City Waives Primary Election (City officials)No
Time ZoneEastern

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Notes: Originally known as Riverview; renamed in 1872 to Russell, in honor of John Russell of the Means & Russell Iron Co.

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MayorSamuel R. Simpson
Meeting Times4th Thursday 6:00pm
Office HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Eastern Time

For more information about Russell contact the Department for Local Government

Population Estimates

2022: 3,6692021: 3,7072020: 3,7372019: 3,2312018: 3,260
2017: 3,2862016: 3,3182015: 3,3432014: 3,3772013: 3,401
2012: 3,4232011: 3,4442010: 3,4481998: 3,9251997: 3,981
1996: 4,0161995: 4,0371994: 4,0711993: 4,0731992: 4,076
1991: 4,0341990: 4,014

U.S. Decennial Census

2010: 3,3802000: 3,6451990: 4,0141980: 3,8241970: 2,925

Current Filings (KRS 81.045 to present date)
Search Results: 17

Date FiledTypeOrdinanceMap StatusNotes
2022-12-21Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		8-2022MAPPABLESteel Property located along the Greenup-Boyd County Line. Acreage not stated.
2020-05-21Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2019: 3,231
2019-05-23Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2018: 3,245
2018-05-24Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2017: 3,226
2016-05-19Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2015: 3,260
2016-04-28Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		Ordinance No. 14, 1981MAPPABLEFinalized Intent Ordinance No. 11 by adopting November 4, 1980, election totals. Election question certified by the Exec. Editor of the local newspaper. Vote totals certified by the county clerk.
2016-04-28Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF)		Resolution No. 5, 2014MAPPABLECorrects portion of city's KRS 81.045 filing by adopting a new description & plat for Ordinance No. 14, 1981.
2016-01-13Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		Ordinance No. 15, 1988 MAPPABLEFinalized Intent Ordinance No. 13, 1988. Tract begins on the west side of Short White Road. Total acreage not stated.
2016-01-13Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF)		Resolution No. 4, 2015MAPPABLERestates the location of Annexation Ordinance No. 15, 1988
2015-05-21Population (2010) Population Total per 2010 U.S. Decennial Census: 3,380
2014-07-28Declaration
(TIFF) (PDF)		pursuant to HB 331 (2014)Acknowledgment of Reclassification (Home Rule), Statement of Form of Government (Mayor-Council), Name of City, & Year of Incorporation
2014-04-10Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		Ordinance No. 15, 1981MAPPABLEFinalized Intent Ordinance No.12 by adopting Nov. 4, 1980, election totals. Election question certified by the Exec. Editor of the local newspaper. Vote totals certified by the county clerk.
2014-04-10Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF)		Resolution 24, dated Dec. 23, 2013MAPPABLECorrects portion of city's KRS 81.045 filing by adopting a new description & plat for Ordinance No.15, 1981.
1998-06-22Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		Ordinance 4-98MAPPABLE 
1992-06-05Resignation & Appointment City Council Member
1981-07-16KRS 81.045 Filing MAPPABLEBoundary Map Filed
1981-06-17KRS 81.045 Filing UNMAPPABLEExcluded Boundary Map