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
- ↑ "RON P. LURIE (Class of 1958)" (PDF). Las Vegas High School Alumni Association. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ↑ 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 |
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