Valerie Wiener | |
|---|---|
 Wiener in 2011 | |
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the Clark 3 district | |
| In office 1996–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Sue Lowden |
| Succeeded by | Tick Segerblom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 30,1948 Las Vegas,Nevada |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Divorced |
| Profession | Positioning Strategist,Author,Publisher,Consultant,Speaker |
Valerie Wiener (born October 30,1948) was a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate,representing Clark County District 3 (map) from 1996 through 2012.
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