On top of a tight presidential election, local races — with everything from municipal tax measures to contentious school board contests — are also shaping up to be nail-biters, leading local political players to entice residents to vote local. “I think most believe this could be the most important election in our lifetime,” said Richard Ulery, chairman of the Nevada County Republican Party “It is important to get out and vote on everything local to the presidency.” Both Grass Valley and Nevada City have tax measures on the ballot, as each municipality struggles with decreased revenues stemming from the economic …