Ron Lurie
Encyclopedia
Ronald P. "Ron" Lurie is an American
politician
. He is the former mayor of Las Vegas from 1987 to 1991. Lurie is a member of the Democratic Party
.
, helped develop the Lied Discovery Museum and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
, and he assisted in the development of the CAT Transit System.
Prior to being mayor, Lurie served on the city council for 14 years. After the completion of his term as mayor, Lurie went on to several positions at Arizona Charlie's
.
United States
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Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He is the former mayor of Las Vegas from 1987 to 1991. Lurie is a member of the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
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Personal life
Lurie has worked for International Game TechnologyInternational Game Technology
International Game Technology is a Nevada based company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, sales and distribution of gaming machines and network system products internationally, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. The company's main offices are...
, helped develop the Lied Discovery Museum and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Las Vegas Natural History Museum
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a private, nonprofit natural history museum that is located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The Museum opened on July 16, 1991, and is located across Las Vegas Boulevard from the Lied Discovery Children's Museum, as part of the downtown area known as the...
, and he assisted in the development of the CAT Transit System.
Prior to being mayor, Lurie served on the city council for 14 years. After the completion of his term as mayor, Lurie went on to several positions at Arizona Charlie's
Arizona Charlie's Decatur
Arizona Charlie's Decatur is a 258 room casino hotel with a locals casino in the Charleston Heights area of Las Vegas, Nevada.-History:Arizona Charlie's Decatur are the results of original efforts by the Becker family, long established developers in Las Vegas. In 1963, just south of a shopping...
.