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Members of the newly formed Carson Nugget Development Advisory Committee received an extensive briefing tonight on where the project is now, and what still needs to be worked out.

Nugget President Steve Neighbors and project consultant Mark Lewis were on hand to answer the committee's questions about the project before a capacity audience in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center.

One of the first questions I heard raised about the Nugget redevelopment project had to do with who would own the land.

Some people have the false impression that the Carson Nugget is donating the land to the city.

As it has been proposed, the new library, public plaza and other pieces paid for by the city would be sitting on land owned by the foundation created by Nugget President Steve Neighbors, in accordance with the wishes of late owner Mae Adams.

Former CC planner and redevelopment director Rob Joiner filed Friday in a very crowded race for City Supervisor Ward 1. Joiner said although he left the city eight years ago to finish his governmen

In a mixed bag meeting Thursday, city supervisors turned down a chance to raise property taxes $220,000 for their beleaguered city budget, but set into motion the process that could raise water rates

A few weeks ago, I wrote that we would be taking an in-depth look at the Carson Nugget downtown redevelopment project.

Dummies … we are surrounded by dummies!

CaptainAlex for CC Supervisor … he’s got my vote!

“Knowlege Center”? Another new term for an old concept (does anyone go to the library for “knowlege” when they can Google the subject on their computer).

Way to go Dave. Finally, you mention the $1 million the current “plan” is asking from the City.

Ditto. This whole idea needs to be put on the shelf to collect dust.

I agree with CaptainAlex. Who is the beneficiary of this boondoggle…Sounds like the owner of the Nugget to me.

Who says we need a new library? The library director, of course, but who else? I have real problems with expanding the library two to three times the existing facility.

Editorial by Dave Morgan

An article in the Nevada Appeal this morning attempts to get new information from the Nugget Project’s “go to guy,” Steve Neighbors. Neighbors, who is now the owner of the Nugget, is quoted as saying that the project still lacks a developer to shoulder the “private industry” half of the project. That’s about all that’s new from Neighbors, that they STILL don’t have a private partner.

What is going on at City Hall? Who is running the City? For years the CDBG funds have always gone to low and moderate income folks.

What is going on at City Hall? Who is running the City? For years the CDBG funds have always gone to low and moderate income folks.

What is going on at City Hall? Who is running the City? For years the CDBG funds have always gone to low and moderate income folks.

While I am pleased to see the application by Carson City’s Office of Business Development (CCBD) for HUD funds to build a business incubator have been withdrawn, I am still very concerned that it w

Admitting that the downtown Nugget Project is still in its infancy, the City’s Office of Business Development withdrew its request for $2.1 million in federal funds for the economic incubator compo

‘Encouraged to apply’ are the key words here. Who’s to say they would be hired or trained to fill those positions?

City Hall’s Office of Business Development is asking the Board of Supervisors to re-direct federal funds that largely go to the poor, the elderly, the handicapped, and for general public improvemen

The application for the Economic Incubator to be awarded federal Community Development Block Grant funds, that are intended to help low and middle income people, begs the question…do economic incub

In general I am not sure why you allow statements such as “Our “advisory” doesn’t mean squat when these Lords and Ladies in higher places want to award fat contracts to their buddies …” to go unch

They are indeed priceless. RSVP requested $15,000. They got a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors that they get half.

I agree with you, Dave. I was just surprised more funds were not allocated. Keeping our elderly independent for as long as we can also helps them thrive (as well as saves taxpayers money).

As a long time observer of Home Companion services I absolutely assure you that $7,500 won’t go very far. Insurance, transportation, incidental expenses.

Is that figure ($7,500) correct for RSVP? I can’t really see that providing service(s) to very many home-bound seniors.

The citizens committee recommendations are simply advisory. The Board of Supervisors have the final say on which projects will be funded, and which will not”.

A request for 20 year funding for the Economic Incubator portion of the Carson Nugget Project has been recommended for denial by a city advisory panel.

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City Supervisor Pete Livermore shares his thoughts on the proposed Nugget Project for downtown Carson City.

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Supervisor Pete Livermore continues to discuss his concerns about the Nugget Project and its possible financial effects on Carson City.