The Union file photos | Nevada County Board of Supervisors candidate Richard Harris claims that Sheriff Keith Royal helped spark a whisper campaign against him, alleging that he’s a major marijuana grower in his attempts to damage his run against District 2 incumbent Ed Scofield. Royal, however, disputes those allegations and said he has made no public claims about Harris, though he did two months ago tell Scofield that Harris grows marijuana – a claim Harris admits, noting it’s for his daughter who has an intractable disease. “The sheriff has really overstepped his bounds here and it’s a big deal,” Harris said.