Randolph Townsend

Randolph Townsend
Member of the Nevada Senate
from the Washoe 4th district
In office
1982–2010
Succeeded byBen Kieckhefer
Personal details
Born (1947-01-24) January 24, 1947
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseRobyne Townsend

Randolph Townsend (born January 24, 1947) is an American Republican 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.[1]

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.[1]

Townsend holds Bachelor's and master's degrees in Education from the University of Nevada, Reno.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "About The Commission Members", Nevada Gaming Commission official website. Accessed July 28, 2013.
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