Athens OH

Who You're Voting For: Candy Russell runs for County Clerk of Courts re-election

As of August 22, 2024, Candy S. Russell did not have a website or any information online.

Candy S. Russell is the county clerk of courts in Athens County. She was first appointed to this position in 2019.

Plans to make the public more aware of the services offered by the Athens County Title Office.

As clerk of courts in Athens County, introduced e-filing at the legal office and purchased a new title office location.

- Plans to make the public more aware of the services offered by the Athens County Title Office.
- As clerk of courts in Athens County, introduced e-filing at the legal office and purchased a new title office location.

Administration

Criminal Justice

Candy S. Russell

As of September 29, 2024, Candy S. Russell did not have a website or any information online.

Candy S. Russell currently serves as Athens County clerk of courts. She was first appointed to this position in 2019.

Believes the census is essential for allocating federal funding to hospitals, fire departments, schools, and other resources.

Supports the constitutional mandate of conducting a population count every 10 years.

Believes a complete and accurate census count is essential as it impacts community funding and congressional representation.

Supports transparency in public works projects.

Believes in the use of solar energy for homes and businesses.

Supports the growth of the solar economy and believes communities should embrace the opportunity to support clean, green power.

Supports transparency in criminal justice proceedings.

Supports the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Supports the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) in enhancing community safety and preparedness.

Supports the Athens County Emergency Management Agency in its efforts to provide comprehensive disaster planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services.

Supports enhancing community and environmental protection from hazardous materials incidents through planning, preparation, and communication between citizens, businesses, and government.

Supports the use of consumer confidence reports to ensure transparency and accountability in criminal justice practices.

Believes in effective criminal justice oversight, including natural hazard mitigation and grant administration.

As of September 23, 2024, Candy S. Russell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Candy S. Russell is the Clerk of Courts for Athens County.

- The county clerk of courts serves as a record keeper, filing, processing, and maintaining all cases and documents submitted to the court of common pleas and the court of appeals, as well as keeping vehicle title records.
- This position also includes the role of court administrator, overseeing the administration of the court and, in some counties, managing probate and juvenile courts.
- The county clerk acts as a financial manager, handling the collection, investment, and distribution of funds from court fees, fines, and car sales tax.
- As an employee manager, the clerk supervises a team responsible for carrying out these various duties.
- The county clerk is elected through a partisan election for a four-year term, with a salary ranging from $67,344 to $113,071, depending on the county's population. 

Oversees the county's court records, judicial administration, vehicle titles, and finances

Athens

Judicial Efficiency

Property Rights

Ohio

County Clerk of Courts 

As of October 8, 2024, Candy S. Russell did not have a website or any information online.