Sparks Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ed Lawson
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Ed Lawson, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Sparks in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Wendi M. Rawson.
Last day to register or update by paper application · Tue, Oct 6, 2026
TomorrowMayor of Sparks since 2020 and a Sparks City Council member from 2010. Before public service, he worked for the outdoor sign company YESCO.
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo and former Sparks Mayor Bruce Breslow, among others. Ed Lawson for Sparks City Mayor
- Campaign website
- edlawson.net
Where Ed Lawson stands: positions on the record
Northeast Connector1 sourced position
answer to the 2 News Nevada candidate questionnaire
Wrote that his top priority is a connector road from La Posada Drive in Spanish Springs to USA Parkway.
“There are many priorities, but at the top of my list is moving forward with a connector road from La Posada in Spanish Springs to USA Parkway.”
Own statement2 News Nevada voter guide
Data centers2 sourced positions
answer to the 2 News Nevada candidate questionnaire
Wrote that the city is researching data center policies meant to protect residents while allowing it to take advantage of the economic opportunities.
“We are currently doing the research necessary to develop responsible data center policies that protect our residents while allowing us to take advantage of the economic opportunities this technology can bring.”
Own statement2 News Nevada voter guide
as reported by the Reno Gazette Journal
At a September 2026 debate, said data centers need more study and that approving them in Sparks now would be premature.
“data centers need more studying”
Homelessness1 sourced position
as reported by the Reno Gazette Journal
At a September 2026 debate, praised the Sparks police homeless outreach team and said the city offers services rather than arresting homeless people.
“We don't arrest homeless people - we tap them on the shoulder and ask them, do you want services?”
City budget2 sourced positions
answer to the 2 News Nevada candidate questionnaire
Wrote that the city should grow east toward Storey County's employment center and recruit advanced manufacturing to expand its tax revenue.
“We can address that by growing Sparks strategically to the east toward the employment center in Storey County and recruiting advanced manufacturing companies”
Own statement2 News Nevada voter guide
as reported by 2 News Nevada
At a May 2026 forum, said Sparks should follow Clark County in funding police through a new tax.
“If we just take police out of our budget right now, that's $48 million, out of a $121 million budget.”
Forum answer2 News Nevada · May 3, 2026
Property taxes1 sourced position
as reported by KOLO 8
Said Nevada's property tax system forces Sparks to keep growing and that the city is almost out of land.
“Sparks is almost out of land. And when we run out of land, we still have to continue to grow because of the Constitution and the way the property tax system works in Nevada.”
Own statementKOLO 8 · Oct 1, 2026
Growth1 sourced position
as reported by The Nevada Independent
Described his approach to development proposals with the slogan "Find a way to say yes."
“My slogan has always been: Find a way to say yes”
Own statementThe Nevada Independent · Aug 14, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Sparks in 2022 (won).
Council voteNevada Secretary of State
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