John Russell

John W. Russell (August 31, 1923 - December 24, 2012) was the State Senator from Virginia's 34th state senatorial district from 1984 to 1988 and the mayor of the City of Fairfax from 1970 to 1974 and from 1982 to 1983.

Russel was first elected to the Fairfax City Council in 1964. He was reelected to the city council in 1966, 1968, and 1970.

Councilman Russell was elected mayor by the Fairfax City Council on July 17, 1970 after George A. Hamill unexpectedly resigned the previous day. Mayor Russell was unopposed for reelection in the election held on May 2, 1972.