City Council | Fulshear, TX

Richard Russell is originally from Venezuela and has been a citizen of the United States since 1988. He studied accounting at Georgia State University and business administration at the University of Phoenix. He and his family have lived in Fulshear since 2022.

Richard is a global supply and inventory manager. He also previously owned a business. 

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Richard most recently worked for Laborie as a senior supply chain analyst. He previously ran Pink Polo installations, a construction and janitorial installation company. Before that, he was a supply chain specialist and analyst at Kimberly-Clark. He served in the US Air Force.

Richard is currently a Fulshear city council member representing District 4. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term.

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Richard currently represents District 4 on the Fulshear City Council. He was elected in 2025.

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As mayor, supported an increase in property taxes to fund essential projects, including the police department and street repairs.

Supported an increase in property taxes that he and other council members felt was needed to fund essential services, including the police department and street repairs.

- Supported an increase in property taxes that he and other council members felt was needed to fund essential services, including the police department and street repairs.

Economy

Wants to plan carefully so Fulshear maintains its charm and balances economic growth with community values.

- Wants to plan carefully so Fulshear maintains its charm and balances economic growth with community values.

Public Services

As of April 1, 2026, Richard Russell did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Believes Fulshear needs proper planning to deal with traffic congestion, road deterioration, and rising demands on utilities and public services.

- Believes Fulshear needs proper planning to deal with traffic congestion, road deterioration, and rising demands on utilities and public services.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Richard Russell

Advocates for expanding park funding and maintenance.

Plans to address traffic congestion by advocating for data-driven road upgrades and smart traffic systems.

Richard most recently worked for Laborie as a senior supply chain analyst. He previously ran Pink Polo installations, a construction and janitorial installation company. Before that, he was a supply chain specialist and analyst at Kimberly-Clark. 

As of April 1, 2026, Richard Russell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Global Supply and Inventory Manager, business owner

Richard is currently a member of the Fulshear City Council, District 4. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term.

Advocates for expanding park funding and maintenance, using technology to streamline upkeep, ensuring green spaces remain a priority for Fulshear’s growing families.

Said, "My top priorities are improving our roads, supporting our schools, and ensuring that police and fire services keep up with our city's growth to maintain safety."

Said, "My top priority is optimizing infrastructure—roads, water and utilities—to support Fulshear’s rapid growth, ensuring sustainable development and quality of life for all residents."

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