Greg Smith (Nevada politician)

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.

Greg Smith
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 30th district
In office
March 27, 2019  November 4, 2020
Preceded byMichael Sprinkle
Succeeded byNatha Anderson
Personal details
Born1955 (aged 64–65)
Monte Vista, Colorado, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Debbie Smith (died 2016)
Alma materUniversity of Nevada, Reno

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


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