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Candidate

Jeffrey Russell

Running for City Council - At Large in Jamestown

Jeffrey R. Russell is a Republican member of the Jamestown City Council, currently serving as an At-Large Councilmember.

Where they stand

ⓘ AI-compiled · verify · compiled July 1, 2026
  • Police Body Cameras

    He supports expanding the body camera policy to include all detectives to improve transparency between the police and the community.

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  • Bail Reform

    He has concerns that recent bail reforms allow some felony offenders to be released with appearance tickets, which may compromise public safety.

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  • Property Tax Reassessment

    He opposes reassessing property values as it could increase taxes for homeowners, particularly those who bought homes at higher prices.

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  • Drug Epidemic

    He emphasizes the need to tackle the drug epidemic in Jamestown and believes changes to bail reform could assist in addressing this issue.

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  • Special Events Permits

    He defended the approval of a special events permit for the Los Contrincantes Car Club and Bike Crew Car Show against political criticism.

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🗳️ When to vote

  • Register by

    Oct 19

    in 44 days

  • Early voting

    Oct 24–Nov 1

    in 49 days

  • Election day

    Nov 3

    in 59 days

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Sources

ℹ️ Registered candidate from official NY Board of Elections records (filed 07/26/2021). Verify details with your local election office.

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