My name is Joe Mansell. After much prayer and support from family and friends, I feel that this is the right time to announce my candidacy for probate judge of Franklin County.
When I decided to run, I was often reminded that our forefathers fought for the freedom of the common man to run for public office and to vote our conscience. Those freedoms are still being fought for today. The freedom to speak our mind has always been the cornerstone of our Republic, but too often the election process tends to divide us on our differences instead of uniting us on our common beliefs.
So, as we begin this journey, let us not forget that our main goal is to secure a brighter future for the citizens of Franklin County. I promise to always put God in every decision and will always believe that the best days of Franklin County are in front of us.
I promise to work hard each and every day and will always try to accomplish our common beliefs.
I hold the belief that proper planning is essential to preserving the integrity of our county, promoting economic development and ensuring that we have a stronger county.
We will always make sure that every citizen in this county, regardless of who you are, should always be safe from crime, fire or any other emergency. This county is blessed with an outstanding Sheriff’s Department and fire departments. I will work closely with the Sheriff and each fire department to make sure they have the tools and funding necessary to carry out their duties.
I have a strong belief in our children, and I know that one day they will be our leaders. So I will work closely with our superintendent to make sure our kids have the opportunity for the best education and safest environment possible.
I feel that with the increasing growth from Huntsville to Blue Springs, MS, Franklin County is sitting perfectly with a chance for growth. I will work hard each and every day to attract new industry but will work just as hard with the great companies we already have in this county. We will work on trying to promote some of our hidden treasures, such as the lakes, and will make our road improvements a primary focus. We must have a strong infrastructure to be able to attract new industry to this county. I will work closely with all the mayors and city councils in the county to ensure that all of the needs of our citizens are addressed.
I have lived my entire life in Franklin County and have worked for the City of Russellville (Fire Department) for the last 26 years. I am a member of the Gideons, Franklin East Camp and have served on the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.
My wife is Shae Quinn Mansell, and we have three children. Connor is 22 and is married to Emily Hallman Mansell. Caleb is 21 and is engaged to Jennifer Stovall, and Sarah is 12 and attends Russellville Middle School. My parents are Barbara Humphries Mansell and the late Johnny Mansell. I have one brother, Paul Mansell, who is a United States Border Patrol Agent. My grandparents are the late Charles Bud Mansell and Dessie Byrd Mansell, Varness Hacker Warhurst and the late Avo Humphries.
It would be an honor and a privilege to serve this county as probate judge, so I ask for your support for the Republican nomination in the June 5, 2018, primary.
