Ron Lurie

Ronald Philip Lurie (born January 23, 1941) is an American businessman and politician. He is the former mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1987 to 1991. Lurie is a member of the Democratic Party.

Ron Lurie
19th Mayor of Las Vegas
In office
1987–1991
Preceded byWilliam H. Briare
Succeeded byJan Laverty Jones
Personal details
Born
Ronald Phillip Lurie

(1941-01-23) January 23, 1941
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Beverly Lurie
(
m. 1965; died 2010)
ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
ProfessionBusinessman and politician

Personal life

Lurie has worked for International Game Technology, helped develop the Lied Discovery Museum and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, and he assisted in the development of the CAT Transit System.[1]

Prior to being mayor, Lurie served on the city council for 14 years. After the completion of his term as mayor, Lurie went on to several positions at Arizona Charlie's Decatur.[2]

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References

  1. "RON P. LURIE (Class of 1958)" (PDF). Las Vegas High School Alumni Association. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
  2. Howard Stutz (2007-02-19). "NEVADAN AT WORK: Arizona Charlie's executive aims to boost client count with warm welcomes". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Political offices
Preceded by
William H. Briare
Mayor of Las Vegas
1987–1991
Succeeded by
Jan Laverty Jones
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