Carson City Board of Supervisors
Video: Candidates for Nevada Legislature at Carson City Chamber Forum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 05/24/2014 - 12:00pmHere is a video of Wednesday's candidate night hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce. This video is the four Nevada legislative candidates who hope to represent Carson City.
Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/19/2014 - 8:27amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. today in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center. Supervisors will look to approve Carson City's final fiscal year budget for 2014-2015 and the Redevelopment Authority fiscal year budget.
Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 2:07amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.
Among the items for discussion and possible action:
Former Marine Commanding Officer Nick Marano picked as new Carson City Manager
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/02/2014 - 5:27pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors have selected Nick Marano, a consultant and former Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, as its new city manager, according to a tweet Friday by Supevisor Jim Shirk.
Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/01/2014 - 11:00amWatch the live video here. Currently, they are talking about licensing of medical marijuana establishments. The full agenda is here.
Perception of The Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 7:18amI received an e-mail that asked why the non-profit Greenhouse Project (TGP) could sell mushrooms to Adele's Cafe (Adele's Facebook posting March 22nd). Supervisor Abowd is founder and president of TGP and co-owner with her husband Charlie of Adele's Cafe. The e-mail question and response follow.
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Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 9:04amSportsman’s Warehouse to hold official Carson City grand opening, ribbon cutting Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 9:23amThe long-awaited Sportsman’s Warehouse is going to hold a really big ribbon cutting this Saturday morning to “officially” open their new store located in the Carson Mall.
Though they have had a “soft” opening this past week, the official opening is on April 5. Executives from Sportsman’s corporate and the Carson City Board of Supervisors will be attending the event coordinated by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce beginning at 8:30 a.m. Also in attendance will be the following beauty queens:
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Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 2:00amCarson City Republican Central Committee candidates forum on Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 8:19amThe Carson City Republican Central Committee will host a candidate forum on Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m. at the Silver State Charter High School, 788 Fairview Drive in Carson City. A meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. ahead of the forum.
The public is welcome to attend the March meeting of Carson City Republican Central Committee and to meet the candidates that are running for local office. Get to know the candidates you will be voting for in the June primaries.
Carson City sales tax increase to be voted on by supervisors, again
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 2:58pmIt's a little late for Ground Hog Day, but the Carson City Board of Supervisors will have to redo the two votes required for raising the sales tax by 1/8 cent they approved two weeks ago.
According to District Attorney Neil Rombardo, they could not find the documentation to prove that notices were posted in City Hall two weeks prior to the two board meetings on Feb. 20 and March 6.
Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/20/2014 - 8:10amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.
You can also see the agenda below.
Carson City Republican Central Committee video of Feb. 27 candidates forum
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/06/2014 - 5:25pmHere is the video of the Feb. 27 candidates forum hosted by the Carson City Republican Central Committee.
The candidates who participated (in order of their appearance):
Mark Krueger, candidate for Carson City District Attorney (0:00)
Jason Woodbury, candidate for Carson City District Attorney (8:54)
Adam Laxalt, candidate for Nevada Attorney General (18:45)
Dan Schwartz, candidate for Nevada State Treasurer (28:18)
Ken Furlong, candidate for Carson City Sheriff (34:55)
Don Gibson, candidate for Carson City Sheriff (43:23)
Carson City Board of Supervisors give final OK on 1/8 cent sales tax plan for city improvements
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/06/2014 - 10:48amUPDATE: Carson City Supervisors reaffirmed its Feb. 20 meeting decision on an 1/8th cent sales tax question with a second 4 to 1 vote favoring plans.
Tax money will go to build a new animal services facility, a new multi-purposes athletic center, street and pedestrian improvements in the downtown area and Carson Street and William Street/Highway 50 East commercial corridors, and Community Center improvements.
Carson City Charter Review Committee seeks input
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 10:31amThe Charter Review Committee is seeking public input for possible amendments to the Carson City Charter. The governing ordinance requires that proposed amendments to the Charter be heard and debated by the Committee, who then advises the Board of Supervisors with regard to recommendations of the Committee that concern necessary amendments to the Charter.
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Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 9:14amOpinions about 1/8th cent sales tax vote
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 8:17amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is poised to vote tomorrow afternoon on a plan to raise sales taxes to fund improvements to the city's major corridors, a multi-purpose athletic center and a new animal shelter.
Several readers have offered up their opinions on this issue, which you can find in our Opinion section. Feel free to comment on those articles, or submit your own.
Karen Abowd announces run for second Carson City Board of Supervisors term
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 3:30pmKaren Abowd on Tuesday announced her second run as Carson City Supervisor Ward I, citing her desire to see through many projects currently in process, as well as her commitment to the future of Nevada’s Capital City.
“Carson City has gone through some tough economic times and continues to,” Abowd said. “We have needed to be careful in our planning and how we spend available dollars in order to create sustainable, relevant opportunities that have immediate positive impacts, and build a future we can be proud to leave our children and grandchildren.”
Applications sought for Carson City Shade Tree Council spot
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:21amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Shade Tree Council. There is currently one opening to fill a term that will expire in January 2015.
Community member sought for Carson City manager interview panel
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 10:01amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors invites one member of the public to sit on the Selection Interview Panel for a new city manager.
The selected public participant will be drawn by lottery. If you are interested in participating in this process, you can obtain an entry form by calling Ralph Andersen & Associates at (916) 630-4900 and return via fax or email or obtain from the Carson City Human Resources Department. Please return by Friday, February 14, 2014.
Carson City accepting applications for Board of Appeal seats
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 12:22pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications now through Feb. 14 from individuals interested in serving on The Board of Appeals with expertise in the categories of General Contractor and Registered Architect.
There is one opening in each of the categories, each for a term that expires in January 2016. Applicants should be aware this Board may require a minimum commitment of up to five hours a month.
Carson City residents encouraged to attend infrastructure tax proposal workshops
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 7:52amTwo public workshops will be held today at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall in Carson City. The workshops are designed to answer questions and hear comments regarding a proposed 1/8th-cent sales tax to fund several infrastructure projects.
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Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/16/2014 - 9:05amMeet the Jack-booted Thugs of the Nevada Republican Party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/02/2014 - 3:40pmOne of the core principles of conservatism has always been the concept of limited government which demands giving citizens more control on how they shape their local environment and policy, which by extension places more emphasis on local government and the ability of the citizen to participate in the democratic process, giving more access of the citizen to their locally elected officials.
Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/02/2014 - 9:10amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.
Carson City supervisors to take up appointments, judge pay raises, position adjustments
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/27/2013 - 7:11amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors begin the new year with a Jan. 2 meeting, with matters of appointments, finance, court and law enforcement issues to be addressed.
The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street.
Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 9:23amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center 851 East William Street. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.
Seats open on Carson City Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2013 - 10:04amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee.
There is one opening for “Citizen-at-Large,” one opening for “Business Operator or Property Owner: Redevelopment Area 1” and one opening for “Business Operator or Property Owner: Redevelopment Area 2” the terms shall expire in January 2016.
Applicants sought for three appointments to Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2013 - 10:49amApplications are being accepted for three open positions on the Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission.
The commission advises the Carson City Board of Supervisors on the use of city parks and protect the right of all Carson City residents to enjoy the parks system. The board seeks applications from persons interested in serving 4-year terms on the commission. Terms expire January 2018.
Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/05/2013 - 9:14amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors meets today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the community center, 851 E. William Street. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.