Bill Young (Nevada politician)
William David Young (born 1956) is an American retired law enforcement officer and the 15th Sheriff of Clark County from January 6, 2003 to January 2, 2007.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party.
Bill Young | |
|---|---|
| 15th Sheriff of Clark County | |
| In office January 6, 2003 – January 2, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Keller |
| Succeeded by | Doug Gillespie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William David Young 1956 (age 63–64) Yerington, Nevada, United States |
| Political party | Republican (1988–present) |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Education | Bishop Gorman High School FBI National Academy FBI National Executive Institute |
| Alma mater | University of Louisville University of Nevada, Las Vegas (B.S. and M.S.) |
History
On May 4, 2005, Young supported a tax increase in Clark County for new officers.[2]
On March 14, 2007, Young was hired by Station Casinos.[3]
On September 6, 2013, Young declined to run for a second term as Clark County Sheriff in 2014.[4]
On August 16, 2016, Young and former Democratic Washoe County Sheriff Mike Haley endorsed Nevada Question 1 ballot.[5]
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References
- Lawson, Jen (October 28, 2002). "Hopefuls express dedication to job". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- "Sheriff, chiefs lobby for tax hike for new officers". Las Vegas Sun. May 4, 2005. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
- Knightly, Arnold M.; Haynes, Brian (March 14, 2007). "Ex-Sheriff Young takes Station post". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Casino City Times. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
- Ragan, Tom (September 6, 2013). "Former Clark County Sheriff not likely a 2014 candidate". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
- Young, Bill; Haley, Mike (August 16, 2016). "One View: On Question 1, rural sheriffs putting politics ahead of safety". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
| Civic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jerry Keller |
Sheriff of Clark County January 6, 2003 – January 2, 2007 |
Succeeded by Doug Gillespie |
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