Dean Rhoads is a former Republican member of the Nevada Senate, representing the Northern Nevada District (map) from 1984 until 2012. Previously he served in the Nevada Assembly from 1976 through 1982. In October 2010, Senator Rhoads broke with the Republican establishment to endorse Harry Reid over Sharron Angle in that year's Senate Race.[1]
Dean Rhoads | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the Rural Nevada (19th) district | |
| In office 1984–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Norman Glaser |
| Succeeded by | Pete Goicoechea |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 33rd district | |
| In office 1976 - 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Young |
| Succeeded by | Byron "Bill" Biyleu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1935 Tonasket, Washington |
| Died | April 24, 2018 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sharon |
| Residence | Tuscarora, NV |
| Alma mater | California State Polytechnic College |
| Profession | rancher |
He was on the board of directors of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a conservative lobbying group.[2]
Jon Ralston, Nevada's leading political journalist, described Rhoads as a "consummate rural lawmaker", and "one of the most principled in history".[3]
Personal information
editRhoads was born in Tonasket, Washington.[4]
Family
editRhoads is married to his wife Sharon and together they have 2 children: Shammy, Chandra.[4]
Education
editRhoads obtained his BS in Agriculture Business Management from California State Polytechnic College.[4]
Organizations
editDean Rhoads is a member of many organizations which include:
- Director of the American Legislative Exchange Council
- Member of the Nevada Cattlemens Association
- Member of the Nevada Taxpayers Association
- Member of the Rotary Club[4]
References
edit- ^ "Rhoads endorses Reid, Elko GOP favors Angle". 21 October 2010.
- ^ Board of Directors - ALEC |access-date=April 17, 2012
- ^ @RalstonReports (24 April 2018). "Very sad news to report: Former state Sen. Dean Rhoads, who served for 35 years in Carson City and was one of the m…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d "Senator Rhoads Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
External links
edit- Nevada State Legislature - Senator Dean A. Rhoads official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Dean A. Rhoads (NV) profile
- Follow the Money - Dean A Rhoads
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