George Russell
George J. Russell | |
|---|---|
| District 3 Councilor of the Worcester City Council | |
| Assuming office | |
| Succeeding | Paul Clancy |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Foster |
| Website | GeorgeRussell.org listingbroker.com |
George J. Russell is a licensed real estate broker and politician, currently serving as District 3 City Councilor in Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]
Early life and Education
A life-long Worcester resident, Russell graduated from St. John's High School. He attended Worcester State University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Studies.[2] Russell is also a state licensed real estate instructor, and runs George Russell Realty School in Worcester.[3]
Political Career
Russell is a past president of the Lake Quinsigamond Watershed Assocation. He has served eight years on the Worcester planning board including three years as board chairman. He was chosen by Mayor Joseph Petty as Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Works, as well as being assigned to serve as a member of the Municipal Operations and Economic Affairs Standing Committees.[4] Russell has also previously served multiple terms on the Senate Democratic Committee.[5]
In 2011, Russell was elected to the Worcester City Council, representing District 3.[6] While serving as District 3 city councilor, Russell has pushed for foot patrols in certain areas and added new recruits to the Worcester Police Department and Worcester Fire Department. Russell has also brought about multiple park upgrades, as well as opening the first dog park in District 3.[7] Russell is also known for maintaining a near perfect roll call on all city council meetings, saying that the world is run by "those who show up."[8]
Jurisdiction
Russell's jurisdiction includes all of District 3. District 3 is generally comprised of the neighborhoods of Grafton Hill south of Hamilton Street, Rice Square, Billings Square, Union Hill, upper Vernon Hill, Massasoit, Edgemere, Granite Street, Quinsigamond Village and College Hill.[9]
Personal Life
Russell is married to Nancy Foster and has a daughter named Caroline.[10]
References
- ↑ http://www.worcesterma.gov/city-council/russell"Councilor Russell". City of Worcester, MA. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ↑ "George Russell". George Russell Realty. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ↑ "Russell Realty School". ListingBroker.com. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ↑ http://www.worcesterma.gov/city-council/russell"Councilor Russell". City of Worcester, MA. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ↑ Toupin, Melissa. "Race for Worcester, MA City Council in District 3 Heating Up". NECN. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ↑ "Election Results". The City of Worcester. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ↑ Russell, George. "George Russell: Here's What I've Done as District 3 City Councilor". This Week in Worcester. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ↑ "Some Issues We Have Worked On Together". GeorgeRussell.org.
- ↑ "District Councilor Russell". Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ↑ "Councilor Russell". Retrieved 6 November 2018.
External Links
George Russell Realty Home Page
GeorgeRussell.org, George Russell's Official Campaign Website
George Russell's Profile on the City of Worcester's Website
George Russell on Twitter
George Russell on Facebook
In the House, George Russell's Real Estate TV Show on WCCA-TV
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