Glen Leavitt

Glen Kaimi Leavitt[1] (born 1973) is an American politician serving as a member of the Nevada Assembly from the 23rd district.

Glen Leavitt
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 23rd district
Assumed office
November 7, 2018
Preceded byMelissa Woodbury
Personal details
Born1973 (age 45–46)
St. George, Utah, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Rebecca Woodbury-Leavitt
Alma materBrigham Young University (BA)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (MA)
WebsiteLeavitt 4 Nevada

Early life and education

Leavitt was born in 1973 in St. George, Utah. Leavitt moved from Las Vegas to Boulder City, Nevada when he was ten years old.[2]

Leavitt graduated from Boulder City High School in 1992. Leavitt earned a B.A. in political science from Brigham Young University and an M.A. in public administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.[2]

Career

Leavitt served on the Boulder City planning commission from 2015 to 2017. Leavitt resigned from this position to run for the Nevada Assembly. His campaign was endorsed by the incumbent assemblywoman at the time, Melissa Woodbury.[3] In 2018, Leavitt was elected to the Nevada Assembly, where he has been representing the 23rd district since November 7, 2018.[4]

Personal life

Glen Leavitt is married to Rebecca Woodbury-Leavitt. They have three children.[2] The Woodbury family is prominent in Nevada politics, including Leavitt's father-in-law, former Clark County Commissioner Bruce Woodbury; his brother-in-law, former Boulder City Mayor Rod Woodbury;[5] his great-uncle-in-law, former Speaker of the Nevada Assembly Jack Higgins;[6][7] and his sister-in-law, Melissa Woodbury.[8]

References
  1. "Glen Kaimi Leavit". Nevada Secretary of State. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  2. "Assemblyman Glen Leavitt". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  3. "Leavitt to seek assembly seat". Boulder City Review. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  4. "Glen Leavitt". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  5. ""Woodbury made lasting impression"". Boulder City Review. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  6. "Nevada Legislators" (PDF). Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  7. "Oral history of Bruce Woodbury". UNLV. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  8. "Obituaries". Las Vegas-Review Journal. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
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