Some familiar names will be missing from the Nov. 4 ballot when it comes time for South Shore residents to vote.

Roberta Mason, an original member of the Lake Tahoe Community College board of trustees, is stepping down after 40 years. Newcomer Jeff Cowen is running unopposed for her seat.

Bob Grant and Michelle Sweeney are vying for the seat being vacated by Molly Blann. Also running for the college board is incumbent Kerry David. He has no challengers.

New this election is LTCC and Lake Tahoe Unified School District board members are being elected to represent specific areas. This means people will only be voting for one person.

Wendy David is stepping down from Lake Tahoe Unified’s board to run for City Council. Ginger Nicolay Davis is running unopposed for that seat. Barbara Bannar is running unopposed to retain her seat.

In addition to David, the council candidates are incumbents Tom Davis, Brooke Laine and Angela Swanson, and Bruce Grego, Austin Sass and Matt Palacio.

Longtime South Tahoe Public Utility District board member Eric Schafer is calling it quits. Vying for his seat are Duane Wallace and Andy Chapman.
Incumbent Jim Jones is being challenged by Jeff Romsos. Incumbent Chris Cefalu is running unopposed.

 — Lake Tahoe News staff report