Greg Smith (Nevada politician)

Greg Smith (born 1955) is an American politician serving as a member of the Nevada Assembly from the 30th district.

Greg Smith
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 30th district
Assumed office
November 7, 2018
Preceded byMichael Sprinkle
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

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 because of sexual harassment claims. 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.[4] Smith has been representing the 30th district ever since.

Personal life

Greg Smith was married to Nevada state senator Debbie Smith. He was widowed upon her death on February 21, 2016. Greg has three children.[5]

References
  1. "Assemblyman Greg Smith". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  2. "Greg Smith (Nevada)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  3. "Washoe County taps Greg Smith to replace Mike Sprinkle in Nevada Assembly". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  4. "Nevada Assemblyman Greg Smith sworn into legislative seat once held by his late wife". Carson Now. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  5. Rindels, Michelle. "Nevada state Sen. Debbie Smith dies at 60 - Las Vegas Sun News". Lasvegassun.com. Retrieved May 19, 2020.


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