| Randolph Townsend | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the Washoe 4th district | |
| In office 1982 - 2010 | |
| Succeeded by | Ben Kieckhefer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1947-01-24) January 24, 1947 (age 77) Los Angeles, California |
| 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.
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.
Townsend holds Bachelor's and master's degrees in Education from the University of Nevada, Reno.
References
- ^ "About The Commission Members", Nevada Gaming Commission official website. Accessed July 28, 2013.
External links
- Nevada State Legislature - Senator Randolph J. Townsend official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Randolph J. Townsend (NV) profile
- Follow the Money - Randolph Townsend
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