Dean Rhoads is a former Republican member of the Nevada Senate, representing the Northern Nevada District (map) from 1984 until 2012. Previously he served in the Nevada Assembly from 1976 through 1982. In October 2010, Senator Rhoads broke with the Republican establishment to endorse Harry Reid over Sharron Angle in that year's Senate Race.[1]
He was on the board of directors of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a conservative lobbying group.[2]
Jon Ralston, Nevada's leading political journalist, described Rhoads as a "consummate rural lawmaker", and "one of the most principled in history".[3]
Personal information
Rhoads was born in Tonasket, Washington.[4]
Family
Rhoads is married to his wife Sharon and together they have 2 children: Shammy, Chandra.[4]
Education
Rhoads obtained his BS in Agriculture Business Management from California State Polytechnic College.[4]
Organizations
Dean Rhoads is a member of many organizations which include:
- Director of the American Legislative Exchange Council
- Member of the Nevada Cattlemens Association
- Member of the Nevada Taxpayers Association
- Member of the Rotary Club[4]
References
- ^ "Rhoads endorses Reid, Elko GOP favors Angle".
- ^ Board of Directors - ALEC |access-date=April 17, 2012
- ^ @RalstonReports (April 24, 2018). "Very sad news to report: Former state Sen. Dean Rhoads, who served for 35 years in Carson City and was one of the m…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d "Senator Rhoads Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
External links
- Nevada State Legislature - Senator Dean A. Rhoads official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Dean A. Rhoads (NV) profile
- Follow the Money - Dean A Rhoads