Ron Lurie

Ron Lurie
19th Mayor of Las Vegas
In office
1987–1991
Preceded by William H. Briare
Succeeded by Jan Laverty Jones
Personal details
Born Ronald Phillip Lurie
January 23, 1941
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Beverly Lurie (1965–2010, her death)
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Profession Businessman and politician

Ronald Philip "Ron" Lurie (born January 23, 1941) is an American businessman and politician. He is the former mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1987 to 1991. Lurie is a member of the Democratic Party.

Personal life

Lurie has worked for International Game Technology, helped develop the Lied Discovery Museum and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, and he assisted in the development of the CAT Transit System.[1]

Prior to being mayor, Lurie served on the city council for 14 years. After the completion of his term as mayor, Lurie went on to several positions at Arizona Charlie's Decatur.[2]

References

  1. "RON P. LURIE (Class of 1958)" (PDF). Las Vegas High School Alumni Association. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
  2. Howard Stutz (2007-02-19). "NEVADAN AT WORK: Arizona Charlie's executive aims to boost client count with warm welcomes". Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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Political offices
Preceded by
William H. Briare
Mayor of Las Vegas
1987–1991
Succeeded by
Jan Laverty Jones