Bill Young (Nevada politician)

Bill Young
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 64–65); 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.)

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]

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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[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.