Ron Lurie
Ronald Philip Lurie (January 23, 1941 – December 22, 2020)[1] was an American businessman and politician. He was the mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1987 to 1991. Lurie was a member of the Democratic Party.
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. |
| Died | December 22, 2020 (aged 79) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Beverly Lurie
(m. 1965; died 2010) |
| Profession | Businessman and politician |
Personal life
Lurie worked for International Game Technology, helped develop the Lied Discovery Museum and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, and also assisted in the development of the CAT Transit System.[2]
Prior to being mayor, Lurie served on the city council for 14 years. After completing his term as mayor, Lurie went on to several positions at Arizona Charlie's Decatur.[3]
Death
Lurie had battled blood cancer along with other health issues in recent years. In late 2020, he contracted COVID-19 and died shortly after under hospice care.[4] Lurie was 79 years old.
References
- Former Las Vegas Mayor Ron Lurie dies at 79
- "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.
- Shea Johnson (2020-12-23). "'What a loss:' Ron Lurie, former Las Vegas mayor, dead at 79". 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 |