Rory Reid (politician)
Rory Reid | |
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Chair of the Clark County Commission | |
In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Chip Maxfield |
Succeeded by | Susan Brager |
Member of the Clark County Commission from District G | |
In office January 6, 2003 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Dario Herrera |
Succeeded by | Mary Beth Scow |
Personal details | |
Born | Rory Jason Reid July 11, 1963 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Cindy Reid |
Children | 3 |
Parents |
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Education | Brigham Young University (BA, JD) |
Rory Jason Reid (born July 11, 1963[1]) is an American attorney and Chief Executive Officer of the Rogers Foundation.
Reid was a founding partner of Reid Rubinstein Bogatz, a Nevada law firm focusing on government relations, business development, real estate and state and local permitting. In addition to his role at the Rogers Foundation, Reid has been active as both a business and civic leader in the community and on the boards of several civic organizations.
He served as elected Chair of the
Biography
Reid was born on July 11, 1963, in Alexandria, Virginia, and raised in the Las Vegas area where he attended Ed W. Clark High School.[3] He graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) with a degree in international relations and Spanish, and then attended the university's J. Reuben Clark Law School, from which he graduated in 1987.[4]
As a teenager, he worked as a sportswriter for the Las Vegas Sun and interviewed Muhammad Ali prior to the boxer's fight with Larry Holmes in 1980.[5] Later, he served as a member of the Nevada Taxicab Authority. During the 1990s, he also served as senior vice-president and general counsel for Lady Luck Gaming.[6]
He and his wife Cindy have three children and a grandchild.
Clark County Commission
Reid was elected to the
2010 Nevada gubernatorial race
Reid kicked off his run for
Reid campaigned on diversifying Nevada's economy and promoting alternative energy, both in an effort to create jobs.[12]
Reid has disagreed with his father,
In June 2010, Reid dropped his last name from the heading of many campaign advertisements. His campaign literature then simply said, "Rory 2010."[14]
Reid was defeated by Republican Brian Sandoval in the November 2, 2010, general election.
References
- ^ Schumacher, Geoff (January 20, 2005). "The son also rises". Las Vegas Mercury. Retrieved December 18, 2008.
- ^ "Harry Reid's son enters Nevada gubernatorial race". CNN. October 14, 2009. Retrieved October 15, 2009.
- ^ Public School Profile. Ed W Clark High School.
- ^ Tony Cook and J. Patrick Coolican (January 8, 2007). "Man of purpose". Las Vegas Sun.
- ^ Kantowski, Ron (November 24, 2009). "Rory in disguise … with glasses". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
- ^ "Andrew Tompkins dies at 72". Las Vegas Review-Journal. March 28, 2004.
- ^ Cook, Tony. Giunchigliani, Rory Reid election opponents said to have two chances: Slim and none. Las Vegas Sun. October 22, 2006.
- ^ "GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS November 7, 2006 Election Department - Clark County, Nevada". Accessclarkcounty.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
- ^ Chris Cillizza And Shailagh Murray (February 18, 2007). "While Reid Stays Out of '08 Fray, Sen. Clinton Signs His Son". Washington Post.
- ^ Delucia, Matt. "Rory Reid Lays Plans for Governor Campaign". Fox 5 Vegas. Archived from the original on September 22, 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
- ^ Whaley, Sean (October 15, 2009). "Rory Reid Announces His Gubernatorial Bid In Reno". Nevada News Bureau. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
- ^ Spillman, Benjamin (October 15, 2009). "Rory Reid: Diversify state economy". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
- ^ Morrison, Jane Ann (October 29, 2009). "Flashes of wit might distinguish Rory Reid from his father". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
- ^ Janie Lorber (June 25, 2010). "His Last Name Is Reid; Just Call Him Rory". New York Times.
External links
- Official website
- Profile from Clark County Commission