Robert Lamson Crowell (November 28, 1945 – September 12, 2020) was an American attorney and politician who served as the mayor of Carson City, Nevada, from 2009 to 2020.[1] He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Robert L. Crowell | |
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![]() Crowell in 2008 | |
Mayor of Carson City | |
In office January 5, 2009 – September 12, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Marv Teixeira |
Succeeded by | Lori Bagwell |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Lamson Crowell November 28, 1945 Tonopah, Nevada, U.S. |
Died | September 12, 2020 Reno, Nevada, U.S. | (aged 74)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Susan Crowell (m. 1971) |
Children | 4, including Bradley Crowell |
Education | Stanford University (BA) University of California, Hastings (JD) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Early life and education
editCrowell was born in Tonopah, Nevada. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University in 1967 and a Juris Doctor from the Hastings College of the Law in 1973.[2]
Career
editCrowell served in the Vietnam War before retiring from the United States Navy as a captain.[3]
He was elected as mayor of Carson City in 2008 and assumed office in January 2009. he ran unopposed in the 2012 election, guaranteeing his second, four-year term.[4] Under Nevada state law, uncontested elections are not included on the ballot.[5] Crowell also served as a member of the Colorado River Commission of Nevada.[6]
Personal life
editCrowell had four children and two grandchildren.[7] Crowell's son Bradley Crowell, is a political advisor and government official.[8] Bob Crowell died at a VA hospital in Reno, Nevada, on September 12, 2020, at age 74.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Harrison, Christian S. (2021-08-12). All the Water the Law Allows: Las Vegas and Colorado River Politics. University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 978-0-8061-7688-8.
- ^ "3-term Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell dies at 74". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2020-09-12. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ atrumble. "Live stream: Carson City Mayor Robert L. Crowell's celebration of life". www.nevadaappeal.com. Retrieved 2022-05-03.