Bill Young (Nevada politician)
American law enforcement officer
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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.
Preceded byJerry Keller
Succeeded byDoug Gillespie
BornWilliam David Young
1956 (age 69–70)
1956 (age 69–70)
Yerington, Nevada, United States
PartyRepublican (1988–present)
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 69–70) Yerington, Nevada, United States |
| Party | Republican (1988–present) |
| Education | Bishop Gorman High School FBI National Academy FBI National Executive Institute |
| University of Louisville University of Nevada, Las Vegas (B.S. and M.S.) | |
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]
