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Ballot Question 3 the topic at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/22/2022 - 11:55amThe featured speakers at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Sondra Cosgrove, PhD, professor of history at the College of Southern Nevada, former president of the League of Women Voters of Nevada, and founder and executive director of both Fair Maps Nevada and Vote Nevada.
Supervisor Giomi to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/24/2022 - 6:35amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be former Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi, currently a member of the Board of Supervisors representing Ward 1. He assumed office on January 7, 2019 and is running for reelection.
Giomi serves as the Board of Supervisor's representative on the Carson City Cultural and Tourism Authority, the Carson Water Sub-Conservancy District, and the Western Nevada Legislative Coalition. He is also Carson City’s representative to the Nevada Association of Counties.
Supervisor Giomi to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 6:49amFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be former Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi, currently a member of the Board of Supervisors representing Ward 1. He assumed office on January 7, 2019 and has announced his intention to run for reelection later this year.
Giomi serves as the Board of Supervisor's representative on the Carson City Cultural and Tourism Authority, the Carson Water Sub-Conservancy District, and the Western Nevada Legislative Coalition. He is also Carson City’s representative to the Nevada Association of Counties.
Biden narrowly leads Trump, but major Nevada races too close to call after Election Day
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 9:04amJoe Biden maintains the slimmest of leads in Nevada over President Donald Trump, while the other major congressional, statewide and local races significantly narrowed early Wednesday morning.
Supervisor and former fire chief to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 1:37amStacey Giomi, Ward 1 Supervisor, former Fire Chief, and Regional Director of Operations for Rural Programs and Director of Facilities & Emergency Preparedness at Nevada Health Centers, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic Men's Committee's tele-luncheon. Nevada Health Centers is a state-wide organization that provides medical and dental care to over 50,000 low-income, uninsured, underinsured and geographically isolated residents of Nevada. It is the largest community health center in Nevada, with locations in seven different Nevada counties.
Knudsen, Diaz and Seaman win races, reshaping Las Vegas City Council
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 10:15pmVoters in Las Vegas elected three new representatives to the Las Vegas City Council on Tuesday in one of the biggest shakeups to the body in at least a decade. Former city employee Brian Knudsen was elected to represent Ward 1 ...
Ward 1 candidates bring local government experience to council race
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 2:00amShort-term rentals emerged in recent years as one of the biggest issues impacting Ward 1, the central-southern portion of Las Vegas ...
Celebrate Carson City's trailblazing women during 2019 Women’s History Month
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/03/2019 - 4:18pmAs we celebrate Women’s History Month, we want to acknowledge local women who have blazed the trail for today’s women continuing to make a difference in a world once dominated by men. It wasn’t so very long ago men dominated the highest non-elected positions in Carson City government.
Giomi, Luis and Furlong are Carson City's 2018 Election Day winners
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 11:56amThe winners of the 2018 contested Carson City elections are Stacey Giomi for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 1, Kristin Luis for Carson City Justice of the Peace Department 2, and Kenny Furlong for Carson City Sheriff.
Carson City 2018 General Election Results
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 8:00pmUPDATE 9:40PM: 100 percent of ballots for Carson City have been counted, including absentee and early voting. Here are the final results for the contested races:
Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 1
Stacey Giomi: 14,373 (66.54 percent)
John Wood: 7,228 (33.46 percent)
Carson City Justice of the Peace Department 2, Nonpartisan, 6-year term
Kristin Luis: 11,079 (50.92 percent)
Ryan Russell: 10,680 (49.08 percent)
Carson City Sheriff
Kenny Furlong: 17,536 (78.86 percent)
Lorne R. Houle: 4,700 (21.14 percent)
Go here for results of how Carson City voted in state contested races. Those include races for State Senate District 16, with Democrat Tina Davis Hersey and Republican incumbent Ben Kieckhefer; State Assembly District 40 with incumbent Republican Al Cramer and Democrat Autumn Zemke.
Statewide election results from the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office can be found at www.silverstateelection.com and include races for U.S. Senate, House District Representative District 2, Governor and other state offices.
Former fire chief to be Democrat Luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 10:53amFormer Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22nd, in the banquet room of Carson City's Round Table Pizza, on Retail Drive just off College Parkway. All are welcome.
League of Women Voters forum: contested Carson City races
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 4:24pmCarson City – The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada held four election forums this month. The Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City was the venue for each event.
Monday night forum hosts Carson City candidates; second forum held tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 16
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 11:06pmThe public town forum Monday evening at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall brought together political candidates to take questions from the audience and discuss their platforms.
The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, partnered with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and the Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition are hosting the series, the last of which will be held tonight, Tuesday, October 16.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 6:14amGood morning Carson City. Today is Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. Welcome to the first day of the work week. Among today's happenings are a hiring event, candidate luncheon, the third League of Women Voters Election Forum, the kick off of a item collection for the homeless, art exhibits and more.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 5:22amHello and welcome to the middle of the work week, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. It is also International Walk to School Day, so be prepared to see a lot more school children walking with their parents and friends to school along sidewalks and crossing streets. Among other featured events include the launch of "Trailblazing Nevada,” a new museum experience inside Battle Born Hall at the Nevada State Capitol, a fundraiser at Firehouse Subs for a Carson City cancer patient, a GOP open house, a talk about climate change at WNC and more.
An interview with Stacey Giomi candidate for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 1
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 4:54amStacey Giomi is a candidate for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 1, and though Giomi would represent Ward 1 if elected, his and all Supervisor candidates are on every Carson City ballot, not just their respective wards. Stacey Giomi recently stopped by the Nevada Capital News studios and recorded an interview with Brian Bahouth.
An interview with John Wood, candidate for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 1
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 10:01amJohn Wood is a candidate for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 1. Mr. Wood recently stopped by the KNVC studios and recorded the following interview with Brian Bahouth.
League of Women Voters hosts Carson City election forum series beginning Monday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/07/2018 - 12:01pmThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums this Monday and Tuesday and again Oct. 15-16.
Open House for New Carson City Republican Party Headquarters
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/28/2018 - 7:35amCome join us for an Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 3 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the opening of our new Carson City Republican Party Headquarters.
We’ve moved to 1971 California Street, Carson City, a few doors down from our former office and will share our Headquarters with the Nevada State Republican Party. Refreshments will be served. You can meet our friendly volunteers and pick up yard signs for your favorite candidates.
Last day of Summer: Events and happenings around Carson City for Sept. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 4:33amWelcome to the last day of summer Carson City. Today is Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. The forecast calls for sunny skies and cool nights through the weekend, ideal for today and the weekend's upcoming events.
Carson City Election Forums will present Candidates, Questions for upcoming election
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 10:26amThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital NV Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums on October 8, 9, 15, and 16.
League of Women Voters to host Carson City forums for local and state races, ballot measures
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/16/2018 - 8:09amThe League of Women Voters will host a number of election forums during the month of October at the Brewery Arts Performance Hall in Carson City.
Carson City Supervisor Karen Abowd's walkabout Friday to focus on affordable housing crisis
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/16/2018 - 7:46amCarson City Supervisor, Ward 1, Karen Abowd hosts her monthly Walkabout Friday, Sept. 21 at Mills Park. This is her next to last event, prior to leaving office in November, and while all topics are welcomed, Abowd would like to focus as much time as possible on discussing the affordable housing crisis.
Carson City Supervisor Karen Abowd holds monthly walkabout Friday at Mills Park
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 8:35amCarson City Supervisor, Ward 1, Karen Abowd hosts her monthly Walkabout this Friday, Aug. 17 at Mills Park.
Everyone is invited to join the conversation, bring ideas, questions and concerns to the monthly gathering. To participate, simply meet at noon on the steps of Carson City Community Center. Take a sack lunch if desired.
Carson City Ward 1 Supervisor Karen Abowd hosts monthly Walkabout this Friday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 6:51pmCarson City Ward 1 Supervisor Karen Abowd hosts her monthly Walkabout a week early, this Friday, July 13. Everyone is invited to participate in the conversation that has allowed Abowd, throughout her tenure, to understand her constituency’s concerns and desires for the community moving forward.
To participate, simply meet at noon on the steps of Carson City Community Center. Bring a sack lunch if desired.
Carson City Supervisor Karen Abowd holds monthly walk Friday at Mills Park
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/15/2018 - 9:21amThe community is invited to attend the monthly Walkabout hosted by Carson City Supervisor, Ward 1 Karen Abowd, Friday, March 16 at Mills Park.
Ten file for Carson City nonpartisan offices ahead of deadline
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 6:20pmThe 2018 mid-term election season is taking shape in Carson City as several local candidates have filed for election or re-election to non-partisan posts this week at the Carson City Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
Love of community key ingredient to Adele's in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 9:32amFew restaurants in Carson City, or Northern Nevada for that matter, have been as successful for as long as Cafe at Adele's has.
No surprises Monday: Filing for Carson City elected seats underway
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 8:18pmOn Monday, filing for various Carson City elected offices began, with no surprises and thus far two contested races, Justice of the Peace Dept. 2, which has been known since the filing deadline of Jan. 12 and the Carson City Sheriff seat. Filing dates for all offices other than judicial runs from March 5-16, 2018.
Stacey Giomi Files for Carson City Supervisor Ward 1
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 11:41amRetired Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi filed candidacy paperwork Monday for the open Carson City Supervisor Ward 1 seat, which is being vacated by Karen Abowd who announced last fall that she would not be running for a third term.