Bob Crowell
Bob Crowell | |
|---|---|
 Crowell in 2008 | |
| Mayor of Carson City | |
| In office January 5, 2009 – September 12, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Marv Teixeira |
| Succeeded by | Lori Bagwell (elect)[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Lamson Crowell November 28, 1945 Tonopah, Nevada, U.S. |
| Died | September 12, 2020 (aged 74) Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Susan Crowell (m. 1971) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Stanford University (BA) University of California, Hastings (J.D.) |
Robert Lamson Crowell (November 28, 1945 – September 12, 2020) was an American attorney and politician. He was elected mayor of Carson City, Nevada in 2008, and served from January 5, 2009 until his death.[2] He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Crowell earned a bachelor's degree from Stanford University in 1967 and a J.D. from Hastings College of the Law in 1973.[3] He served in the Vietnam War before retiring from the U.S. Navy as a captain.[4]
Crowell ran unopposed in the 2012 election, guaranteeing his second, four-year term.[5] Under Nevada state law, uncontested elections are not included on the ballot.[6]
Crowell died at a VA hospital in Reno, Nevada on September 12, 2020, at age 74.[4]
References
- ^ "Carson City Mourns the Death of Mayor Bob Crowell". Carson City. September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
- ^ Frank, Dave (2009-01-06). "New Carson City mayor, other officials sworn in". Nevada Appeal. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
- ^ "Mayor Robert Crowell". Carson City government. Archived from the original on 2014-02-13. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
- ^ a b Duggan, Brian (2020-09-12). "Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell dies; motorcade will take body from Reno to Carson at 1 p.m." Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Dornan, Geoff (2012-03-21). "Crowell, Tatro unopposed in re-elections". Nevada Appeal. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
- ^ "Candidates forum set for Tuesday". Nevada Appeal. 2012-05-20. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
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