Greg Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Nevada Assembly from the 30th district | |
| In office March 27, 2019 – November 4, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Sprinkle |
| Succeeded by | Natha Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1955 (age 68–69) Monte Vista, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Debbie Smith (died 2016) |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada, Reno |
Greg Smith (born 1955) is an American politician who served as a member of the Nevada Assembly for the 30th district from March 2019 to November 2020.
Early life and education
Smith was born in 1955 in Monte Vista, Colorado. [1] After attending Battle Mountain High School, Smith graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno. [1]
Career
In 2018, Smith unsuccessfully ran in the Democratic primary for the Washoe County Commission seat representing the 5th district. [2] On March 14, 2019, Michael Sprinkle resigned his seat in the Nevada Assembly amid allegations of sexual harassment. On March 26, 2019, Smith, a fellow Democrat, was appointed by the Washoe County Commission to fill the vacancy left by Sprinkle's resignation. [3] Smith was sworn in to the position on March 27, 2019 and served in it until November 4, 2020. [4] He did not seek re-election. [2]
Personal life
Greg Smith was married to Nevada state senator Debbie Smith. Debbie died of brain cancer on February 21, 2016. Greg has three children. [5]
References
- ^ a b "Assemblyman Greg Smith". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ a b "Greg Smith (Nevada)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Washoe County taps Greg Smith to replace Mike Sprinkle in Nevada Assembly". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 27 March 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Nevada Assemblyman Greg Smith sworn into legislative seat once held by his late wife". Carson Now. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Rindels, Michelle (21 February 2016). "Nevada state Sen. Debbie Smith dies at 60 - Las Vegas Sun News". Lasvegassun.com. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
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