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Robert L. Crowell
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Crowell in 2008
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| Mayor of Carson City | |
| In office January 5, 2009 – September 12, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Marv Teixeira |
| Succeeded by | Lori Bagwell |
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| Born |
Robert Lamson Crowell
November 28, 1945 Tonopah, Nevada, U.S. |
| Died | September 12, 2020 (aged 74) Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Susan Crowell
(m. 1971) |
| Children | 4, including Bradley Crowell |
| Education | Stanford University (BA) University of California, Hastings (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Robert Lamson Crowell was an American lawyer and politician. He was born on November 28, 1945, and passed away on September 12, 2020. Mr. Crowell served as the mayor of Carson City, Nevada. He was the city's leader from 2009 to 2020. He belonged to the Democratic Party.
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Robert Crowell's Early Life
Robert Crowell was born in Tonopah, Nevada. He grew up there before going to college.
His Education Journey
Mr. Crowell went to Stanford University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1967. Later, he studied law at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. He received his law degree in 1973.
Robert Crowell's Career
Before becoming a politician, Mr. Crowell served in the United States Navy. He was part of the military during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Navy as a captain.
Becoming Mayor of Carson City
In 2008, Robert Crowell was elected as the mayor of Carson City. He officially started his job in January 2009. He ran for re-election in 2012 without anyone running against him. This meant he automatically got a second four-year term. Under Nevada law, if no one runs against a candidate, their name is not put on the ballot.
Other Public Service Roles
Besides being mayor, Mr. Crowell also served on the Colorado River Commission of Nevada. This group helps manage the important Colorado River.
Robert Crowell's Family Life
Robert Crowell had a son named Bradley Crowell. Bradley is also involved in politics and government. Robert Crowell passed away on September 12, 2020. He was 74 years old. He died at a hospital for veterans in Reno, Nevada.
