Bill Young (Nevada politician) explained

Bill Young
Order:15th
Office:Sheriff of Clark County
Term Start:January 6, 2003
Term End:January 2, 2007
Predecessor:Jerry Keller
Successor:Doug Gillespie
Birth Name:William David Young
Birth Place:Yerington, Nevada, United States
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.)

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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Lawson. Jen. Hopefuls express dedication to job. October 28, 2002. Las Vegas Sun. January 18, 2017.
  2. News: Sheriff, chiefs lobby for tax hike for new officers. May 4, 2005. Las Vegas Sun. December 19, 2016.
  3. News: Knightly. Arnold M.. Haynes. Brian. Ex-Sheriff Young takes Station post. March 14, 2007. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Casino City Times. December 19, 2016.
  4. News: Ragan. Tom. Former Clark County Sheriff not likely a 2014 candidate. September 6, 2013. Las Vegas Review-Journal. December 19, 2016.
  5. News: Young. Bill. Haley. Mike. One View: On Question 1, rural sheriffs putting politics ahead of safety. August 16, 2016. Reno Gazette-Journal. December 19, 2016.