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 byJerry Keller
Succeeded byDoug Gillespie
Personal details
Born
William David Young

1956 (age 67–68)
Yerington, Nevada, United States
Political partyRepublican (1988–present)
Residence(s)Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
EducationBishop Gorman High School
FBI National Academy
FBI National Executive Institute
Alma materUniversity of Louisville
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (B.S. and M.S.)

History

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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]

References

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  1. ^ Lawson, Jen (October 28, 2002). "Hopefuls express dedication to job". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  2. ^ "Sheriff, chiefs lobby for tax hike for new officers". Las Vegas Sun. May 4, 2005. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Ragan, Tom (September 6, 2013). "Former Clark County Sheriff not likely a 2014 candidate". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
  5. ^ 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 Sheriff of Clark County
January 6, 2003 – January 2, 2007
Succeeded by