Cole Mortensen
For County Commissioner District 5
My platform:
Hello, my name is Cole Mortensen, and I am a longtime Lyon County resident with generations of family roots in this community. My wife and I are raising our two daughters in Smith Valley, and I understand firsthand the values, challenges, and opportunities facing rural Nevada families.
Throughout my career, I have managed multiple major infrastructure projects exceeding $100 million and helped lead teams responsible for delivering more than $10 billion in public improvements across Nevada.
As Assistant Director of Engineering and later Executive Deputy Director, I oversaw not only engineering and transportation programs, but also financial management, accounting, contracts, human resources, communications, civil rights compliance, and internal audits. My experience goes far beyond theory or titles. It’s grounded in managing budgets, solving complex problems, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and transparently.
I have presented before nearly every major governing body in Nevada, including city councils, county commissions, the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and the Board of Examiners. I understand the importance of listening to the public and have participated in hundreds of community meetings to keep residents informed and involved.
Most importantly, I understand the importance of protecting Lyon County’s rural lifestyle while planning responsibly for future growth, supporting rural healthcare, and ensuring government remains transparent, fair, and accountable to the people it serves.
Website: cmortensenforlyon.com
(775) 443-5648
Lyon County Candidates
County Commissioners
Members of the Lyon County Commission are collectively responsible for establishing policy, adopting an annual budget, and providing vision and goals to the County Manager and staff. The following outline is a brief description of the various duties of Commission Members. The description is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather it is an effort to summarize the primary responsibilities of the Commission.
District 5
Mark Jones
Cole Mortensen
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District 2
James Scott Keller
David F. Stix Jr.
District Attorney
The District Attorney prosecutes criminal cases, represents the State of Nevada in juvenile matters, represents County government and various local governments in general legal matters, and administers the child support enforcement program.
Mark Krueger
Mario Walther
School Board Trustees
Lyon County School District (LCSD) Board of Trustees member are responsible for governing the school district by setting policies, adopting budgets, and hiring/evaluating the superintendent to ensure high-quality education. They act as a crucial link between the community and schools, serving four-year terms to shape district goals and provide oversight.
District 2
Peter Grant Chapin
Darin Farr
Michael Moore
District 4
Tom Hendrix
District 6
Kallie Day
Vincent Spoon
Sheriff
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office enforces the law and protects communities.
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Brad Pope
Tim Shaffer
Yerington City Council
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Jeremy Bryant
Omar Lopez
Francis Pizzo