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GoogleWhen all was said and done, James McKenzie emerged as the leader with 156 votes. Sonya Tumm garnered 111 votes, followed by Debbie Bossaller with 102 votes and Myron Damon gleaned 94 votes.
Tumm and McKenzie will face each other in the April election.
"Voter turnout was really, really low. At noon we had very few," said Vernon County Clerk Tammy Beach.
Each of the 257 voters -- 5.68 percent of the 4,524 registered voters -- were to vote for two candidates.
The election carried a price tag of $5,900, putting the cost per voter at $22.96.
In the last Nevada City Council primary, held in November, 381 of the 4,457 registered voters at the time -- 8.56 percent, decided the outcome.
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I think that maybe the turn out would have been better if there had been someone running that we could actually vote for.
Since Tumm works for McKenzie, looks like he'll be calling the shots no matter what happens. Might as well vote for him and at least make him go to the meetings.
OK, folks just remember, we have no right to complain about the results if we didn't vote.
So I'm sure there are going to be no negative comments by our outstanding citizen bloggers this time.
Wow! What a choice.........there goes the neighborhood---again.
I see two candidates who have dedicated their lives to saving lives. Two candidates who don't have a special interest or an angry personal agenda. Two candidates who want nothing more than to have a part in contributing to their community by stepping forward. These are people who get involved. For those so quick with their negative comments, why didn't you run for council? It is your right...
Nevada, politics as usual. My dog would make a better candidate.
sam floor may be right about his dog. From what I see these two candidates are already getting kicked around. Hopefully they will at least growl a little, if kicked, whereas the poor ole dog will come back and lick the hand that abuses it!
I was surprised that James ran again, after losing the last two times.
I have done more volunteer work than you could ever dream of. I am a veteran. I have donated time and money to many charitable organizations in this town. I have earned a right to speak my mind. If you knew what really goes on around here, you would be amazed.
If there is so much corruption or back door deals taking place then perhaps Sam you should step up to the plate, run for office, and attempt to make some positive changes to the politics of Nevada instead of just of being so dang negative.
It's great that you volunteer, donate time & money to charitable organizations and that you served your country...
Isn't it better to build a communtity up than to tear it down with negativity?
Can you prove what you say about tax-payer money?
to everyone who is negative about the election that went on tuesday. if you dont like the results then mabye you should vote or better yet run yourself.
McKenzie and Tummm or two outstanding people who risk their lives everyday for the people of Vernon County. Bet you will rethink your negative comments when you need an ambulance in the middle of the night during an snow storm and no one else is able to help you except the brave EMTs and Paramedics who risk their lives to save yours.
And to Sam what gives you the right to trash these two amazing people you have no idea the things they do for this community. My mom has dedicated her life to the VCAD. When everyone runs away from a disaster she is one of the brave few who runs towards disaster. You could never imagine the awful things she has had to see. When you walk a day in the life of the paramedic and see the things she does like a young child die right in front of you then mabye you have the right to judge her or McKenzie.
Until then act your age and be more respectful. Like my mom has always said if you dont have anything nice to say then dont say it at all
Sam floor, all you have accomplished is to point out that you are the most negative person around! I see you have a few followers, pity. I do think you would vote against motherhood and apple pie! Ummm, one council member does not run the city and...if you have so much to offer and have done so much, ect...then you should be a city leader. Why hide all your goodness and intelligence in these silly comment sections. Man go for gold! Be King!! Your rule should be effortless since (in your opinion)all Nevadians are dumb.... looks like you might have a future : )
Well good afternoon Nevada, To sam floor; it is unforunate to see that you want to judge me, since I believe you may not know me. You are indeed entitled to have your own opinion, my cell number is 417-684-5469 I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. I make my own decisions, James Mckenzie may be my boss at work, but to be truthful the citizens of Nevada are truly my boss, I am here to serve them and do 24/7. Many times I respond from home whenever I am needed, I do not work 8 to 5. I work all hours of the day, whenever the need is there, and yes that is my choice,and I myself made that choice to serve the citizens of Vernon County. I would like to thank all that voted for me. Hope you all have a great day, and please be safe. Sonya
Hey, wait - she used her real name! Is that legal? Why doesn't she hide behind an alias like the rest of us? What is up with that?
There you go, sam-under-the-floor, man up and call her or shut up!
It's nice to see I'm not the only one who gets tired of people using this forum as chance to tear apart every story. We should voice our opinions to benefit this community. Use some tact when commenting. Obviously council members look on here as well, so I'm sure constructive comments would catch their attention much more than a bunch of unintelligent cobbled together garbage comments. I commend council person Tumm for using this opportunity to set records straight.
Oh and thanks for going away Sam.....
If you want to be constructive then DONT VOTE FOR JAMES MCKENZIE!!!!
I don't think it really matters who gets elected. The meetings are all about go-with-the-flow. Pretty laid-back.
Pretty GUT-LESS!!!!! Make such a statement and HIDE BEHIND some screen name!!!
I think either one will do fine. What i find interesting is only 381 of the 4,457 registered bothered to come out. What does that say? I'm not sure people care anymore. If you were one of the 381 I commend you. If you weren't then why are you here again? As the last election shows one vote can make a difference. I believe in giving the person a chance to prove themselves. Even if that person has done the job before they may do a better job this time. I commend both for their willingness to run for office. Some of us just like to complain but never do anything to change things. Just my thoughts from stupidville.
Go Tumm!!!!
The main reason people don't go out and vote is, that they have figured out that their vote don't matter. Because this town does whatever it wants to do. RIGHT OR WRONG.It don't matter who is in office at the time. One law might be good for one person but not for his next door neighbor.
So does our votes really matter?
I think I'll try to GET ON over there, sounds like great benefits!!
To Mrs Tumm. As a former employee of VCAD I have seen first hand how you and everyone else over there are controlled by James, i have personally seen you talk crap behind his back and then cower when he is around so why should we think things will be any different if you were elected to council?
To kayrose_red, I have and still do put my life on the line daily for the people of this city and county so I believe I have the right to say what I want to who ever I want when ever I want. I also believe that one of the great things about this country is freedom of speech so that means any one can say what they want as well.
And finally to James. I have seen how you run things at vcad and your personal business and I am not impressed. I have seen you do so many under handed and dishonest things it would shock people. You run McReed construction on district time, have felons working for you and have them driving you vehicles and district vehicles. You have got board members elected that will be nothing more than a "yes man" for you and have a board member running the books for your construction company. Don't you think that is a conflict of interests?
I also know of times when you had district employees doing work for your business while still on district time, which means they were getting payed by vcad.
Maybe if you spent more time worrying about the people you are supposed to be and figuring out how to better provide care for them instead of your business maybe others would have more of a positive out look on this. you spend so much time trying to hold on to your power and trying to get more you have lost sight of what is really important. you cant even work hand in hand with the other emergency services in the county because of this so why should we think you would be a benefit to out city?
Maybe you should get the stuff straight you have on your plate now before taking on more.
This will be the 3rd time I posted the above comment. Nevada daily mail has deleted it twice so we will see how long its up for this time, I hope who ever you are that is taking it off will stop so the people of nevada can see a little of what they have to look forword to with the new council. but this will probably be deleted as well because people cant post the truth on this web site because some one at the daily mail is as shady as McKenzie and probably is conected to him in some way.