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Chair Ed Scofield

District 2

Born in Grass Valley and a graduate of Nevada Union High School and Sierra College, Ed Scofield started his career in local politics in Nevada City, serving from 1975-1982 on the City Council. Should Scofield finish his fourth term, he will be only the ninth supervisor in county history to serve 16 years or more. Also active in civic groups such as the Grass Valley Jaycees, the Grass Valley Little League, and the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, Scofield was the Nevada County Fair manager from 1982 until retiring in 2008. He was inducted into the Western Fairs Hall of Fame in 2004.


First elected: November 2008


Day job: Retired


Notable quote: “I have experience in many areas of county, state and even federal government; and I know I have the experience and passion to continue serving Nevada County and my constituents for four more years.” (Source: The Union)


Committee, board and commission assignments: Area 4 Agency on Aging Governing Board, Economic Resource Council of Nevada County, Municipal Advisory Council (South County Area), Nevada County Airport Land Use Commission, Nevada County Sanitation District 1 Board of Directors, Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District Board, Operational Area Emergency Services Council, Transportation Commission of Nevada County, Transit Services Commission, Agricultural Advisory Commission (alternate), California State Association of Counties Board of Directors (alternate), Mountain Counties Water Resources Association (alternate), National Association of Counties (alternate), Sierra Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical Services Joint Powers Authority Governing Board (alternate).

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