About Russell Green
A neighbor, community member, and advocate ready to work for all of Mendocino County's 3rd District.
Roots Run Deep
Russell Green was born in Ukiah and has lived in Mendocino County his entire life. He went to elementary school in Laytonville, and his family has been doing business here for literally five generations.
Mina Road? Named after Russ's great-aunt Mina. His great-grandparents on his mother's side ran Gravier's Market in Covelo. His grandfather Richard Gravier owned and operated the Chevron station in Laytonville. His dad Glen Green ran Glen's Tire and later Glenmark Storage.
This isn't someone who moved here last year and decided to run for office. Russ understands this county because his family built it. Five generations of small business owners who know exactly what it's like to deal with permits, regulations, and government bureaucracy.
Why I'm Running
Russell Green isn't a politician—he's a builder. A software developer and entrepreneur, Russ has spent his career solving problems and creating jobs right here in Mendocino County. When he couldn't find software that worked for his business, he built his own from scratch. That's the kind of person Russ is: see a problem, solve it, move on.
After five generations of watching his family navigate county government, Russ has had enough. He's seen permits take years instead of weeks. He's watched county departments treat business owners like subjects instead of the citizens they serve. He knows firsthand the friction between local businesses and a government that seems designed to obstruct rather than help.
Russ doesn't care about political theater or partisan games. He cares about whether the roads get fixed, whether local businesses can stay open, and whether his neighbors can afford to live here. He'll work with anyone—regardless of party—who wants to get things done.
That's why he's running for 3rd District Supervisor. Mendocino County deserves leadership that shows up, does the work, and gets results. Russ has spent his career building real things. Now he wants to put that same energy into building a county government that actually works for the people who live here.
Quick Facts
- Born: Ukiah, California
- Education: Elementary school in Laytonville
- Family Legacy: 5 generations of Mendocino County business owners
- Occupation: Software Developer & Entrepreneur
- Family: Father, raising his family in Mendocino County
The Green & Gravier Family Legacy
- 🏪 Gravier's Market, Covelo — Great-grandparents (mother's side)
- ⛽ Chevron Station, Laytonville — Grandfather Richard Gravier
- 🔧 Glen's Tire & Glenmark Storage — Father Glen Green
- 🛣️ Mina Road — Named after great-aunt Mina
What I Stand For
Deep Roots
Five generations of my family have built businesses in this county. I'm not a newcomer—I understand Mendocino because my family helped build it.
Build, Don't Talk
I've spent my career building real things—businesses, jobs, solutions. That's what I'll bring to county government.
Real-World Experience
I've been on the other side of the counter. I know what it's like to wait months for permits and deal with county bureaucracy.
Russell's Journey
Five Generations Begin
The Gravier family opens Gravier's Market in Covelo. Great-aunt Mina makes her mark—Mina Road is named after her.
Family Businesses Grow
Grandfather Richard Gravier runs the Chevron station in Laytonville. Father Glen Green operates Glen's Tire and later Glenmark Storage.
Born in Ukiah
Russell Green is born in Ukiah and grows up in Mendocino County, attending elementary school in Laytonville.
Continuing the Legacy
Russ builds his own businesses in Mendocino County, creating jobs and serving local communities—carrying on five generations of family entrepreneurship.
Running for Supervisor
After a lifetime of watching his family navigate county government, Russ is stepping up to make it work better for everyone.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Russell's campaign and help build a better future for Mendocino County's 3rd District.