Randolph Townsend | |
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Member of the Nevada Senate from the Washoe 4th district | |
In office 1982 - 2010 | |
Succeeded by | Ben Kieckhefer |
Personal details | |
Born | Los Angeles,California | January 24,1947
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. [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]