Elections
Candidates square off over the issue of experience at assessor's forum
Sue Horne touted "executive management" skills learned as a Board of Supervisor; Rolf Kleinhans pointed to his "real-world experience."
Appraisers announce support for Kleinhans in Nevada County Assessor's race
Several local appraisers have voiced their enthusiastic support for Rolf Kleinhans in his race to be our next County Assessor. “He has an expert understanding ...
Your View: Kleinhans has the experience needed to be the next assessor
His long and varied experience in many aspects of real estate and finance, as well as business management and customer service, position him very well for the task at hand. ...
Your View: Nevada County clerk-recorder candidates a study in contrasts
Ethical Clerk-Recorders like Diaz are rigorous about keeping politics and partisanship out of our elections office. Pruett claims that he will be “fair and non-partisan” yet he continues to attack Diaz for the exact qualities we need in a Clerk-Recorder. Actions speak louder than words. Pruett says one thing but does the opposite. ...Elections Office reports error on Washington Water District ballots
The 61 ballots with the proper instructions will be sent out no later than Friday, May 14. ...County Supervisor Ed Scofield endorses Kleinhans for assessor
I have found Rolf highly respected by our business community and very knowledgeable on land evaluation, property appraisals and the current assessment concerns of our County. ...Nevada County elections office announces plans for June 8 election
Early voting started on Monday, May 10, at the Rood Center in Nevada City and at the Truckee Town Hall. The last to register is May 24 if you want to vote in the June 8 election. ...
Harris, Strawser have no opposition in Nevada City Council race
Sally Harris announced at a campaign kick-off event on Wednesday evening that Lee Griep did not file the necessary paperwork to get his name on the June 8 ballot. Griep has not yet returned a call inquiring about his change of heart. ...
Races are heating up for June 8 election in Nevada County
Of this group, four are running for the first time in the June 8 election when voters also will consider candidates for the U.S. Senate, state senate and assembly, and a host of statewide races that includes the governor’s office, which will be vacated by Arnold Schwarzenegger after six years as California’s chief executive. ...
Kleinhans becomes third candidate for Nevada County assessor
According to the press release, "Rolf Kleinhans has the education and “real world” private sector management experience to understand the impacts of the decline in market values to both personal and business assets." ...
Strawser announces run for Nevada City Council
“There are several very important issues facing Nevada City in the next few years that are critical to Nevada City's economic future and quality of life, and I would like to be a part in helping to make those decisions,” the press release said. ...
Harris announces plans to seek re-election to Nevada City council
Sally Harris, who was originally elected in 2004, is now finishing the term of Sheila Stein, who was elected in 2006 to the City Council. Harris was appointed by her fellow councilors to finish the final two years of Stein’s term. ...
City, county, state and federal races to be on June ballot
Primaries for congressional and statewide offices and local elections will be held on June 8 when Nevada County’s estimated 62,000 registered voters will be looking at a long list of candidates. ...
Diaz announces plans to run for Nevada County clerk-recorder
Nevada County Clerk-Recorder and its top elections official announed Monday that he is running for the office in the June 8 election. He was appointed to the position in 2007 by the Board of Supervisors. Here's the complete text of his announcement....