Lyon County seeks applications for vacant commissioner seat

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications for county commissioner for District Three. The seat, which covers parts of Dayton, all of Stagecoach and parts of Silver Springs, was vacated by Ken Gray with his recent election to the Nevada Assembly.

Under Nevada law, a vacancy on the county commission is filled by the governor. Gov. Steve Sisolak’s office notified Lyon County that Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo will be making the appointment after he takes office in January. Lombardo has requested the county commission accept applications and recommend three candidates for the position.

Applicants must be permanent residents of the district, which is comprised of the following voting precincts: 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 25 and 26. A map of the Lyon County Commissioners Districts is available to view in detail. The applicant must also be registered to vote as a Republican as NRS 244.040 requires the appointee to be of the same political party as the most recent commissioner to hold the seat.

Those interested in the position must submit an application to the County Manager’s Office by 5 p.m. Jan. 10. Applications can be found on the Lyon County website at www.lyon-county.org or by contacting the County Manager’s office at 775-463-6531. Completed applications can be submitted via email at elopez@lyon-county.org, by submitting them in person or by mail to the County Manager’s office located at 27 S. Main St., Yerington, Nev. 89447. Applications that are mailed must be received by Jan. 10 to be considered.

All applications will be presented at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Jan. 19 beginning at 9 a.m. Applicants will be given a chance to address the board to explain why they are the best fit for the position. The board will decide which of the applicants are the top three and forward its recommendation to Lombardo for a final decision on the appointment.