Greg Smith (Nevada politician) explained

Greg Smith
State Assembly:Nevada
District:30th
Term Start:March 27, 2019
Term End:November 4, 2020
Predecessor:Michael Sprinkle
Successor:Natha Anderson
Birth Place:Monte Vista, Colorado, U.S.
Spouse:Debbie Smith (died 2016)
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Nevada, Reno

Greg Smith (born 1955) is an American politician who served as a member of the Nevada Assembly for the 30th district from March 2019 to November 2020.

Early life and education

Smith was born in 1955 in Monte Vista, Colorado.[1] After attending Battle Mountain High School, Smith graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Career

In 2018, Smith unsuccessfully ran in the Democratic primary for the Washoe County Commission seat representing the 5th district.[2] On March 14, 2019, Michael Sprinkle resigned his seat in the Nevada Assembly amid allegations of sexual harassment. On March 26, 2019, Smith, a fellow Democrat, was appointed by the Washoe County Commission to fill the vacancy left by Sprinkle's resignation.[3] Smith was sworn in to the position on March 27, 2019 and served in it until November 4, 2020.[4] He did not seek re-election.[2]

Personal life

Greg Smith was married to Nevada state senator Debbie Smith. Debbie died of brain cancer on February 21, 2016. Greg has three children.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Assemblyman Greg Smith. . May 19, 2020.
  2. Web site: Greg Smith (Nevada). . May 19, 2020.
  3. Web site: Washoe County taps Greg Smith to replace Mike Sprinkle in Nevada Assembly. 27 March 2019 . . May 19, 2020.
  4. Web site: Nevada Assemblyman Greg Smith sworn into legislative seat once held by his late wife. Carson Now . May 19, 2020.
  5. Web site: Rindels . Michelle . Nevada state Sen. Debbie Smith dies at 60 - Las Vegas Sun News . Lasvegassun.com . 21 February 2016. May 19, 2020.