Candidate Bios

Supervisor Shelly Aldean

Appointed to Ward 2: January 2003

Occupation: Developer, manager, commercial broker

Party: Republican

Age: 47

Education: Bachelor's of arts degree, University of California, Davis

Family: Husband, Jay Aldean; son, Skyler Turner

Personal and Professional achievements: Recipient of the Soroptimist International of Carson City's Women of Distinction Award and the Sam Walton Business Leader award. Involved with numerous community organizations and service clubs.

Supervisor Richard Staub

First elected to Ward 4: November 2000

Occupation: Attorney-at-Law and commercial developer

Party: Republican

Age: 52

Education: Carson City High School, 1969; Bachelor's of arts in Political Science and Public Administration, University of Nevada, Reno, 1973; Masters degree in commerce and law and juris doctorate, Gonzaga University, 1976

Family: Wife, Janet; son, Sam, 12, and Sadie, 9.

Involvements outside of city government: Part-time instructor in Nevada university system for 15 years and active in local youth sports.