Interview with Russell Stephens

Partial Transcript: I'd like you to begin the interview by telling me about yourself.

Segment Synopsis: Stephens talks about his family.

Keywords: Harrison County

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: I got interested in politic back about 1950.

Segment Synopsis: Stephens talks about his duties as Judge Executive and how he got into the position.

Keywords: County Judge; County Judge Executive; Fiscal court; Harrison County; Judicial referendum

Subjects: County courts County government Suicide

Partial Transcript: Now, what problems is Harrison County having?

Segment Synopsis: Stephens talks about issues in Harrison County.

Keywords: County Judge; County Judge Executive; Harrison County

Subjects: Landfills, Sanitary Recreation centers Roads--Construction

Partial Transcript: How important are revenue sharing funds in your county?

Segment Synopsis: Stephens talks about industry and revenue sharing in Harrison County.

Keywords: County Judge; County Judge Executive; Harrison County

Subjects: Population growth Revenue sharing

Partial Transcript: What other things do you belong to in the community?

Segment Synopsis: Stephens talks about politics in his community.

Keywords: County Judge; County Judge Executive; Elks Club; Harrison County; Lions Club

Subjects: Mayors

Partial Transcript: When you retire from the job, or even now as you look back on your career as County Judge, what's your most positive feeling about it?

Segment Synopsis: Stephens talks about his political career and associations.

Keywords: County Judge; County Judge Executive; County Judge's Association; Harrison County; Judicial referendum

Subjects: Recreation centers Roads--Construction