One incumbent lost his seat and two incumbents were re-elected in the race for the four open seats on the Nevada County Consolidated Fire District board of directors Tuesday. Tom Carrington, a retired sheriff’s captain and a newcomer to the board, garnered 4,303 votes or 19 percent — more than any other candidate, according to preliminary figures released by the Nevada County Elections Office late Tuesday. Newcomer William Habblett and incumbent Warren Knox were neck and neck with Habblett taking 3,572 votes or 15.87 percent and Knox taking 3,603 votes or 16.01 percent. Incumbent Robert Rhodes took the last seat …













