Why wait? Most incumbents file on first day

The front counter at Carson City's Elections Office had so much foot traffic this morning that it resembled the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Seven candidates declared their intentions within an hour of the office opening at 8 a.m. Monday.

The first two candidates to complete the procedure were Bob Crowell, who is seeking his third elected term as school district trustee for District 4, and Kenny Furlong, who is seeking a second term as sheriff.

Crowell was the first to walk away from the counter. His next stop was to appear on a radio show.

"I look forward to the dialogue and debate," Crowell said of the official start of campaigning.

Furlong walked away from the counter soon after Crowell. He was on his way to an event commemorating Law Enforcement Memorial Week.

"Today's the real thing," Furlong said. He said he enjoys campaigning because one of his favorite job duties is to answer people's questions about the sheriff's department.

Roger Kirkland is seeking the school board seat vacated by Sheila Ward earlier this year.

"I have a passion for literacy in education," he said. "I want to see kids do better."

The school board appointed Jeffrey Fontaine to represent District 6 until the election.

Neil Rombardo, seeking to serve as the city's district attorney, announced his plan to run for office in January. While Monday's filing was just a formality for Rombardo because he has obtained some contributions and campaign signs, it was a moment he had long awaited, he said.

"I'm excited, it's finally here," Rombardo said. "It's time to really get started."

Noel Waters announced he would not run again for district attorney.

The two incumbent supervisors who wish to continue serving Carson residents arrived at the elections office mid-morning.

Robin Williamson, who has set her sights on a third term as the Ward 1 supervisor, said she is ready to run. Among issues Williamson seeks to continue her involvement with are continued progress with economic development and redevelopment around the city, completion of the freeway and to mark the arrival of the Virginia & Truckee Railway.

Williamson expects an opponent this time. Though she was one of the first candidates to announce her plans, she has yet to begin campaign fundraising, she said.

Pete Livermore hopes to win a third term as the Ward 3 representative.

"I look forward to providing the same, and even better services, in years to come," Livermore said.

He cited such issues as safety, taxes, open space and a strong interest in preserving residents' "quality of life" through his involvement with the Parks and Recreation Commission, as some of his accomplishments.

Candidates have until 5 p.m. May 12 to file for office.

• Contact reporter Terri Harber at tharber @nevadaappeal.com or 882-2111, ext. 215.

Candidates filing

2006 candidates who filed for elected offices in Carson City on Monday:

All offices are nonpartisan

• Justice of the Peace District 1

Robey Willis, incumbent

• Justice of the Peace District 2

John Tatro, incumbent

• Supervisor Ward 1

Robin Williamson, incumbent

• Supervisor Ward 3

Pete Livermore, incumbent

• Assessor

Dave Dawley, incumbent

• Clerk-Recorder

Alan Glover, incumbent

• District Attorney

Neil A. Rombardo

• Sheriff

Kenny Furlong, incumbent

• Treasurer

Al Kramer, incumbent

• School trustee, District 1

Norman Scoggin, incumbent

• School trustee, District 4

Bob Crowell, incumbent

• School trustee, District 6

Roger Kirkland