The City of Russell, which is the county seat of Russell County, is located in central Kansas on Interstate 70, Highway 281 and Highway 40.

DESCRIPTION

The City of Russell, which is the county seat of Russell County, was incorporated in 1872. Russell is a city of the second class and is the largest city in the county with a population of 4,506. Russell is located approximately 78 miles west of Salina, 35 miles north of Great Bend, and 25 miles east of Hays. The City has excellent transportation facilities provided by. Highway 40, 281 and Interstate 70. Rail service is provided by Union Pacific Railroads, and the City maintains a modern airport with a 5,500 ft. concrete surfaced and lighted runway, taxiway and parking apron. The City owns and operates an electric generating and distribution system for a fifty square mile area, water transmission, distribution and treatment systems and sanitary sewer distribution and treatment system, approximately 55 miles of paved streets, a library, the Deines Cultural Center and 160 acres of city parks, which includes the Municipal Golf Course. The economy of Russell and Russell County is primarily oil production and agriculture with some wheat gluten and ethanol manufacturing facilities in the Industrial Park. Russell County is one of the leading counties in the production of oil in the state of Kansas.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Russell operates under the Council/Mayor/Manager form of government, a system that combines political leadership of elected officials with strong managerial experience of a professional City Manager. In this form of government, Council members are the leaders and policy makers elected to represent the citizens and concentrate on policy issues that are responsive to citizens' needs and wishes. The Manager is hired by the City Council to carry out policies and ensure that the entire City is being served.

The Mayor presides at Council meetings, serves as spokesperson for the community, as an ambassador of the community, and as a representative in intergovernmental relations. Together, the Mayor, Council and Manager form a policy development and management team.

CONTACT DETAILS

133 W. 8th Street Russell, Kansas 67665

Phone +1-785-483-6311

Email russell@russellcity.org

Website http://www.russellcity.org/