Randolph Townsend
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Randolph Townsend | |
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Member of the Nevada Senate from the Washoe 4th district | |
In office 1982 - 2010 | |
Succeeded by | Ben Kieckhefer |
Personal details | |
Born | Los Angeles, California | January 24, 1947
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Robyne Townsend |
Randolph Townsend (born January 24, 1947, in Los Angeles, California) is an American Republican Party politician from Nevada. From 1982 to 2010, he served as a member of the Nevada Senate, representing Washoe County District 4 (map). He served from 2010 to 2014 as a member of the Nevada Gaming Commission.[1]
In 2002, President George W. Bush appointed Townsend to the New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. He also chaired the Nevada Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Issues. In 2003, he introduced a bill creating the Nevada Mental Health Plan Implementation Commission and was elected its chairman.[1]
Townsend holds Bachelor's and master's degrees in Education from the University of Nevada, Reno.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "About The Commission Members", Nevada Gaming Commission official website. Accessed July 28, 2013.
External links
[edit]- Nevada State Legislature - Senator Randolph J. Townsend official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Randolph J. Townsend (NV)[permanent dead link] profile
- Follow the Money - Randolph Townsend