Boulder City mayoral candidates

Wednesday, May 14, 2003 | 10:19 a.m.

Robert Ferraro

Age: 67.

Occupation: Mayor for past four years. Mayor and/or councilman since 1976.

Education: University of Nevada, Reno, bachelor of science in agriculture and master of science on agriculture.

Endorsements: Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local 88; Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce; Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters; and the Southern Nevada Labor Council.

Bill Smith

Age: 77.

Occupation: Volunteer president of W & E Smith Foundation.

Education: Attended Penn State University, no degree.

Endorsements: None.

Bryan Nix

Age: 49.

Occupation: Senior appeals officer for the Nevada Department of Administration, Hearings Division, director of the state Victim of Crime Program, and City Councilman for past eight years.

Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, bachelor of arts in criminal justice, University of Denver Law School.

Endorsements: Boulder City Firefighters Association, Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, Southern Nevada Central Labor Council, Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local 88.

Karla Burton

Age: 46.

Occupation: Mediator and arbitrator, attorney.

Education: Louisiana State University, bachelor of arts in journalism, University of Southern California, master of science, University of San Diego law school and Georgetown University master of laws.

Endorsements: None.

Kevin Polk

Age: 42.

Occupation: Executive director of the Boulder City Senior Center, and executive director of the Southern Nevada Transit Coalition.

Education: University of Southern California, bachelor of arts in English and print journalism.

Endorsements: None.

Roger Tobler

Age: 37.

Occupation: Co-owner Home Hardware and Variety.

Education: Brigham Young University, bachelor of science in accounting.

Endorsements: Nevada Concerned Citizens; Boulder City Firefighters Association.