Bob Crowell

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.

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(s)	Susan Crowell ​ (m. 1971)​
Children	4
Education	Stanford University (BA) University of California, Hastings (J.D.)

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

1. "Carson City Mourns the Death of Mayor Bob Crowell". Carson City. September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
2. Frank, Dave (2009-01-06). "New Carson City mayor, other officials sworn in". Nevada Appeal. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
3. "Mayor Robert Crowell". Carson City government. Archived from the original on 2014-02-13. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
4. 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.
5. Dornan, Geoff (2012-03-21). "Crowell, Tatro unopposed in re-elections". Nevada Appeal. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
6. "Candidates forum set for Tuesday". Nevada Appeal. 2012-05-20. Retrieved 2012-06-10.