Mayor’s Office

Function of the Mayor

Chief Executive Officer

The Mayor is not a member of the City Council, although the Mayor presides over the City Council when it is in session. The Mayor preserves order and decorum, and enforces the rules of the City Council. The mayor determines the order of the business of the City Council meeting. The mayor is not entitled to vote on issues before the City Council even in the event of a tie. The Mayor does have veto power on issues passed by the City Council which can be overridden by a unanimous vote of the City Council.

As chief executive officer, the Mayor is responsible for the day to day operation and oversight of the City government and its enterprises. The Mayor is entrusted with the duty of the careful supervision over the general affairs of the City. Including, among others provided by ordinance, the appointment of officers of the City with the advice and consent of the City Council, seeing that the general laws of the City are enforced, signing all licenses, warrants and claims, and the preservation of the public peace and order.

The mission of the Mayor of Fallon is always to improve the quality of life for Fallon residents.

“I represent the city first and foremost. I will fight against anything that is not in the best interests of the citizens of Fallon because that is my job. Each and every day I try to improve the quality of life of those who have entrusted me with this position. I’m passionate about these feelings and place them in the forefront of my thoughts and actions.” – Mayor Ken Tedford

About Mayor Tedford

This Fallon native has proudly served as Mayor since 1995, and previously as a City Council member for eight years. Ken Tedford began serving the City of Fallon through an entrepreneurial lens as the owner of Tedford Tire and Auto Service, a business his parents, Ken Sr. and Betty Tedford, launched in 1947. With the firm belief that local businesses are the beating heart of the community, Mayor Tedford intimately understands the needs of Fallon-based entrepreneurs. After graduating high school and making his mark as a teammate of the Greenwave’s 1970-71 basketball and baseball championship teams, Ken Tedford went on to obtain a Bachelors in Accounting from the University of Nevada, Reno. In addition to his studies, he also served as Blue Key President and was an active member in the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Alongside operating his own business and serving his hometown as Mayor, Ken Tedford is first and foremost a father to his four children: Kenny, twins Darcy and Dylan, and Ali. Mayor Tedford’s family-oriented, civic-minded leadership has led him to hold positions within several organizations over the years, such as the Fallon Convention & Tourism Authority and the Churchill Economic Development Authority. After working with various local groups, Mayor Tedford used his insight to create a variety of programs in an effort to solve important issues touching many areas of the Fallon community. These programs include the Young Entrepreneurs Collective, Live Local and the Mayor’s Youth Fund. His great passion for the community has been recognized in a variety of ways, including being named Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities Public Official of the Year.

Achievements

Education & Career

  • Mayor for over 20 Years
  • Governor Brian Sandoval Appointed, Judicial Selection Commission
    for 10th Judicial District Court (2012)
  • Honorary Chief Petty Officer, NAS Fallon (1990)
  • Fallon City Councilman 8 Years
  • Mayor Pro-tem 4 Years
  • Tedford Tire and Auto Service (since 1978)
  • Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Sacramento, California
  • Nevada State Senate, Asst. Sergeant at Arms (1975 Session)
  • University of Nevada, Reno College of Business (1975): Alpha Tau
    Omega Fraternity; Blue Key President; Senate Intern, Washington
    D.C., U.S. Senator Alan Bible (1974)
  • Churchill County High School: National Honor Society Member,
    Class Officer, Three-Year Letterman in Basketball and Baseball,
    Senior Year Basketball State Champions and Baseball State
    Champions (1970–1971)
  • Sports Enthusiast and Youth Coach

Organizations

  • Parkside Bible Fellowship, Member and previous Sunday School
    Teacher
  • Banner Churchill Community Hospital Board Member
  • Nevada State Development Corporation, Board Member
  • Past President, Churchill Senior Citizens Coalition Board
  • Past Member, Fallon Fire Board
  • Past Chairman, Churchill Economic Development Authority
  • Past Chairman, NAS Fallon Air Show
  • Past Chairman, Churchill Regional Medical Center
  • Past Chairman, Fallon Convention & Tourism Authority
  • Past President, Fallon Rotary Club
  • Past Vice President, Churchill County Chamber of Commerce
  • Previous Board Member, St. Mary’s Central Nevada Healthcare
  • Past University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Board Member

Awards & Accolades

  • Rotary Club Award for Support of Baseball in Piedras, Negras,
    Coahuila, México (2013)
  • Fallon Chamber “Person of the Year” Award (2012)
  • Honorary Tailhook Award from USS Carl Vincent CVN 70 (2010)
  • Churchill County School District “Leadership & Advocacy” Award
    (2009)
  • “Churchill Mason’s Lodge Community Builders” Award (2004)
  • Churchill County Republican Central Committee, Public Official
    of the Year (2003)
  • American Legion Award for Support of the American Legion
    Veterans Services Day
  • Churchill County Youth Softball Appreciation Award
  • Churchill Economic Development Authority “Outstanding
    Leadership” Award (2000)
  • Domestic Violence Council Fallon, NV “Domestic Violence
    Intervention” Award
  • Navy SEEBEE Ball “Honory Speaker” Award
  • Nevada League of Cities Public Official of the Year (1999)
  • Oasis Toastmasters “Most Watchable Men” Award (1989)
  • Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award (1998)
  • Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow (1988)
Past Mayors

Past Mayors

  • 1995 Ken Tedford, Jr.
  • 1987 Robert Erickson
  • 1971 Merton E. Domonoske
  • 1959 Jack N. Tedford Jr. (Mayor Ken Tedford’s Uncle)
  • 1956 Dr. Hobart Wray
  • 1951 Daniel S. Evans, Jr.
  • 1947 Ernest H. Hursh
  • 1935 Lawrence Thomas Kendrick
  • 1923 Jack N. Tedford (Mayor Ken Tedford’s Grandfather)
  • 1921 H.A. Clarke
  • 1919 Judson C. Jones
  • 1915 Ernest Samuel Berney, Sr.
  • 1911 George E. Sherman
  • 1909 Mark L. Wildes
  • 1908 Judson C. Jones

Mayor’s Cabinet

The Mayor meets weekly with his cabinet of advisors to discuss City affairs, strategize how best to handle those affairs and delegate related tasks.

Michael F. Mackedon 

City Attorney

Trent deBraga

Deputy City Attorney

Sean Rowe

Deputy City Attorney

Bob Erickson

Chief of Staff

Sean Richardson

City Clerk/Treasurer

Elsie Lee

Deputy City Clerk Treasurer

Michael O’Neill

Deputy City Clerk Treasurer

Brian Byrd

Public Works Director

Ryan A. Swirczek

Deputy Public Works Director

Adrian Noriega

Deputy Public Works Director

Ron Wenger

Chief of Police

John Riley

Police Captain

Michael Lister

Municipal Court Judge

Jared Dooley

Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem

Charlie Knittle

Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem

Derek Zimney

City Engineer

Jane Moon

Director of Tourism & Special Events

Steve Endacott

Emergency Manager

City Of Fallon Organization Chart

Boards and Committees

Board of Adjustment

This group reviews and approves, continues, denies, or approves
with conditions use permit and variance applications.
Appointees: Chris Webb, Kim Barrenchea, Sheila Scholz, Dusty Casey, Charlie Arciniega.

Fallon Convention and Tourism Authority

This board oversees the promotion of tourism and attraction of visitors to the region.
Appointees: Councilwoman Kelly Frost 

Authority Jatin ‘Jay’ Bhakta

Ezra Bernardo

Nevada League of Cities

This association aims to coordinate legislative activities of
member communities with news of legislative updates and by working
with National, State and County organizations.

Mayor Ken Tedford 

Councilwoman Kelly Frost

Legislative Affairs and Utilities

This group coordinates the City’s efforts concerning legislation
that may impact the City or provide opportunities to obtain grant
funds.

Mayor Ken Tedford

Councilwoman Kelly Frost

Chief of Staff Robert Bob Erickson

National League of Cities

This nonprofit association of cities and state municipal leagues
aims to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity,
leadership and governance.
Appointments: Mayor Ken Tedford

Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)

The RTC manages and plans for Churchill County’s transportation
needs, including mass transit, and streets and highways.
Appointees:

Mayor Ken Tedford

Public Works Director Brian Byrd 

Chief of Staff Robert Bob Erickson

City Attorney Michael Mackedon, Alternate

Deputy City Attorney Trent deBraga, Alternate  

City Engineer Derek Zimney, Alternate

Fire Board

This board oversees the operation and needs of the volunteer fire
department.
Appointees:

Councilman Paul Harmon 

Mayor Ken Tedford, Alternate

Debt Management Commission

This group oversees and makes recommendations concerning the
City’s current and any proposed debt.
Appointees:

Councilman Paul Harmon

City Clerk Sean Richardson

Churchill Entrepreneurial Development

CEDA is a nonprofit association of public and private entities
organized to provide economic development leadership and programs
to sustain and enhance Churchill County’s economic vitality.

Appointees: Councilwoman Kelly Frost

Central Nevada Health District Board of Health

Appointees:

Mayor Ken Tedford

Health Chief of Staff Bob Erickson

Churchill County Museum Board

Appointees: Councilwoman Kelly Frost

Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems

UAMPS is a joint action agency that provides comprehensive
wholesale electric energy, on a nonprofit basis, to
community-owned power systems throughout the Intermountain West.

Appointees:

City Clerk Sean Richardson

Systems Deputy City Attorney Trent deBraga, Alternate

Mayor Ken Tedford, Alternate

Audit Committee

This committee oversees the City’s financial reporting and
disclosure.

Appointees:

Councilwoman Karla Kent

Chief of Staff Robert Bob Erickson

City Attorney Michael Mackedon

Deputy City Attorney Trent deBraga

Insurance Committee

This committee oversees the various types of City-related
insurance coverage, and when necessary, researches and makes
recommendations for policy changes.
Appointees:

Councilman Paul Harmon  

Chief of Staff Robert Bob Erickson

City Attorney Michael Mackedon

Deputy City Attorney Sean Rowe

Domestic Violence Task Force

This group is committed to increasing domestic violence awareness
and providing solutions for those needing aid.
Appointees:

Councilwoman Kelly Frost

Chief of Staff Robert Bob Erickson

Police Chief Ron Wenger

Captain Ron Wenger

Deputy City Attorney Sean Rowe

Captain John Riley

Ray Dolan

Pam Powell Johnson

Karen Moessner

Kelli Weishaupt

Board of Administrator’s

Municipal Service Agreement with Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe

Chief of Staff Robert Bob Erickson

Deputy City Clerk Treasurer Elsie Lee

Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe Deputy City Attorney Trent deBraga

Churchill Fallon Economic Development

Mayor Ken Tedford

Councilwoman Kelly Frost

Municipal Court

Deputy City Attorney Trent deBraga 

Deputy City Attorney Sean Rowe

Western Nevada Development District

Councilwoman Kelly Frost

Deputy City Attorney Trent deBraga

Deputy City Attorney Sean Rowe

Churchill Community Coalition

Police Chief Ron Wenger

Deputy City Attorney Sean Rowe

IT/Cybersecurity Task Force

Councilwoman Karla Kent

Chief of Staff Robert Bob Erickson 

Police Chief Ron Wenger

City Clerk Sean Richardson

Deputy Public Works Director Ryan Swirczek 

Deputy City Clerk Elsie Lee

Deputy City Clerk Michael O’Neill

Dan Slentz

Fallon Golf Course Board

City Clerk Treasurer Sean Richardson

Fallon Youth Club

Chief of Staff Bob Erickson

Churchill Area Regional Transportation

Councilwoman Karla Kent