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.
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 67–68) Yerington, Nevada, United States |
| Political party | Republican (1988–present) |
| Residence(s) | 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.) |
History
editOn 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
edit- ^ 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.