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Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 3:38 PM

City, county races set for Primary election

City, county races set for Primary election

Robert Perea, The Fernley Reporter

Three city council races, four county commission seats and a handful of other races in Lyon County are set for this June’s Primary election.

The Primary election is set for June 9, but will be conducted by mail ballots due to the coronavirus outbreak, which has prevented election training for poll workers.

Three Fernley City Council seats are up for election.

In Ward 2, where Shellie Severa has been appointed to complete the rest of the year in the seat vacated by Dan McCassie, who moved out of the Ward, Severa will be seeking election and is challenged by Felicity Zoberski, Donald Parsons and L. Michelle de St. Maurice

In Ward 4, incumbent Albert Torres, who was appointed to fill the seat vacated when Sue Seidl moved out of state, will square off against William Burrows.

The other race is in Ward 5, where incumbent councilwoman Fran McKay is challenged by Augustine (Auggie) Rodriguez, Christopher Ward and McCassie.

Four of the five Lyon County Commission seats are up for grabs, and two of them will be decided in the primary.

In Commission District 3, incumbent Ken Gray and challenger Gary Gladwill, both Republicans from Dayton, will battle in the primary, with the winner running unopposed in the November General election.

The same applies in Commission District 5, where three Republicans, David Hockaday of Wellington, Clifford Thompson and Ricky Ortega, who provided an address in Redding, Calif, will vie for the seat, with the winner of the primary taking the seat.

Two races will advance to the general election.

In District 1 Democrat Leandra Carr of Dayton and Republican Wes Henderson of Dayton will bypass the primary and square off in the general election, while in District 4, Republicans Rob Jacobson and David Thomas will battle in the primary, with the winner facing Cody Wagner, a nonpartisan candidate, in the general election.

All four Lyon County School District races feature unopposed candidates. Incumbent School District Trustees Sherry Parsons of Fernley, Holly Villines of Yerington and Kimber Crabtree of Smith Valley are unopposed, while in District 3 Phil Cowee of Dayton is the only candidate to fill the seat being vacated by John Stevens, who has served his maximum three terms.

There are seven candidates filed for three seats on North Lyon County Fire Protection District Board of Directors. Incumbents Dan McCassie, Pat Hon and Willliam Riesen will be joined on the ballot by Jay Rodriguez, Paul Murphy, Harry Wheeler and Ray Block.

Fernley Swimming Pool District incumbents Cheryl Howell and Nancy Clarke are each seeking reelection and will be joined on the ballot by Helen Brooks, Janie Jude-Askew and Dena Lopez.


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Comment author: PFB Comment text: Why can't you guys find competent contractors.. For a large municipal facility like the indoor-outdoor Fernley Swimming Pool located at 300 Cottonwood Lane, a complete ground-up commercial build or major structural renovation typically spans 6 to 12 months or longer when factoring in large-scale engineering, public municipal permitting, specialized commercial HVAC/roofing, and health department inspections. The current renovation has been- The Fernley Swimming Pool has been closed for approximately six to seven months since late February 2026 for a major roof replacement and facility renovation. Now you sat October. Soooo 8 months for a new roof. The picture shows no other renovations. Comment publication date: 9/17/26, 7:14 PM Comment source: Electrical problem delays Fernley pool opening Comment author: P Comment text: Relative of the Mayor is to over see this site. Anyone who knows Fernley KNOWS this is more of the who you are related to and know business in this town. VOTE THEM ALL OUT AND THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPLANTS. Comment publication date: 9/16/26, 10:31 PM Comment source: Lift Station Failure Released Untreated Sewage Comment author: Christopher Walsh Comment text: Could you look into the strong recurring smell around Fernley? It smells like sewage and it can be bad enough that people don’t want to be outside or open their windows. It would be helpful to get an investigative journalist help the Fernley residents get a clear answer from the City, NDEP, and any involved facilities. I was really disappointed that the smell was not disclosed by my realtor when I moved here. I enjoy Fernley and am seeing the improvements that are being made. With Appreciation Comment publication date: 9/12/26, 2:49 PM Comment source: Sewage spill near City of Fernley Municipal Well 9 Comment author: Alicia Euresti Comment text: We are all so blessed to have Pastor Matt and Mrs. Regina in this town. They have become a major part of pur family and our children adore them. Thank you both for all you do for qll of us. We love you!!!! Comment publication date: 9/6/26, 9:24 PM Comment source: Fascinating Fernley: Meet Your Neighbors at Living Faith Food Pantry Comment author: R Conley Comment text: Is the deputy receiving any additional training or reinforcing prior training? Comment publication date: 9/5/26, 10:08 AM Comment source: Inmate escapes from Fernley substation Comment author: Kayla Allen Comment text: Suzie was a wonderful woman. I was pleased to call her my "godmother" as she helped me to become a better version of myself. I think about her a lot. Comment publication date: 7/10/26, 8:31 PM Comment source: Susanne Lynn Foster