Larry Brown 

Biography

Commissioner Larry Brown has represented the County’s northwest area since 1997 as a member of the Las Vegas City Council. He was sworn into a four-year term as a commissioner on Jan. 5, 2009.

As the city councilman for Ward 4, Larry served on the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Clark County Regional Transportation Commission, Clark County Regional Flood Control Commission, Clean Water Coalition, Metro Fiscal Affairs Committee and Nevada League of Cities Board.  Larry was appointed by former Gov. Kenny Guinn to serve on the Nevada Commission on Nuclear Projects and the Executive Board for the California/Nevada Superspeed Train Commission.

Larry attended Harvard University where he earned a bachelor’s in Government and in November 1999, he was inducted into the Harvard Athletic Hall of Fame for his collegiate career in football and baseball. Larry was a professional baseball player, playing his final years with the Las Vegas Stars.

Larry is married to Celeste and they have three children. He is an active member of many civic and charitable organizations. He is involved in youth sports, is a strong advocate for parks and open spaces and is passionate about preserving the quality of life in Clark County. 

Commissioner Brown was selected by his fellow commissioners to serve in the following capacities:

• Chairman, Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission and Regional Flood Control District
• Member, Metropolitan Police Committee on Fiscal Affairs
• Chairman, Clean Water Coalition
• Chairman, Clark County Water Reclamation District Board of Trustees
• Chairman, Kyle Canyon Water District Board of Trustees
• Chairman, Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District

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