Dr. Lawrence Weekly
Dr. Lawrence Weekly | |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair of the Clark County Commission | |
| In office May 1, 2019 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Keith A. Weaver |
| Succeeded by | James B. Gibson |
| Member of the Clark County Commission from District D | |
| In office January 1, 2008 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Yvonne Atkinson-Gates |
| Succeeded by | William McCurdy II |
| Member of Las Vegas City Council from the 5th Ward | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2007 | |
| Succeeded by | Ricki Barlow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lawrence Weekly April 16, 1964 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kim Weekly |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Grambling State University (BA) University of Nevada, Las Vegas (MA) University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Ph.D) |
| Occupation | Executive Administrator |
Lawrence Weekly (born April 16, 1964) is an American politician who dedicated his life to public service and making a difference.[1] He is a strong advocate for foster care, education, and business development. Weekly is the first African American to be chairman of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority.[2] He previously served as the Las Vegas City Councilman for Ward 5 from 1999 to 2007. Weekly also previously served as a member of the Clark County Commission from 2008 to 2021. As an important figure in the community, Weekly was able to use his resources and connections to have a huge impact, especially on the upcoming generation.
Early Life and Education
Weekly was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 16, 1964. During his first few days of life, he was a ward of the state until he was adopted and moved to Reno, Nevada.[3] He was the youngest of four siblings. His parents divorced, and his mother, now a single mother, decided to move her family to Las Vegas, Nevada, when he was four years old.
He grew up in West Las Vegas and graduated from Western High School in 1982. Weekly then chose to further his education and took some classes at Clark County Community College (presently known as College of Southern Nevada).[4]
Weekly earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Grambling State University in 1987. He then returned to Las Vegas shortly thereafter to pursue a career in radio broadcasting and education, but eventually found his way into public service.
Weekly earned a Master of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2012. In 2022, Weekly received his Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.[5]
Career
Weekly has been a radio personality and talk show host for KCEP Power88 Straight Talk with Lawrence Weekly from 1989 to the present. The show is a 60-minute call-in radio show where Weekly engages with the public to help improve grievances in the community. The show includes topics about politics, social issues, education, entertainment, international affairs, and community support.
Weekly became a part-time instructor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 2015 to the present, where he teaches public policy.[6] Weekly then became the Chief of Staff & Director of Diversity at College of Southern Nevada on January 24, 2021, after finishing his term in the County Commission.[7][8][9]
Political Career
Weekly joined the City of Las Vegas’ Neighborhood Services Department as a management analyst in 1995. He then worked as a community liaison for City Councilman Gary Reese in 1998. He kept this position until he was appointed to the Las Vegas City Council when Ward 5 was created in 1999.
He maintained his seat as Ward 5 City Council for seven years, until resigning from his position in 2007, when Governor Jim Gibbons appointed him to the Clark County Commission to replace Yvonne Atkinson-Gates. In 2008, he ran for the seat and was elected to fill the position. He was re-elected for two additional terms until he left office on January 4, 2021.[10] Weekly also served as the Vice Chair of the Clark County Commission[11] from 2019 to 2021.[12]
Boards and Committees
•Las Vegas Convention and Visitor's Authority
•Las Vegas Valley Water District
•University Medical Center
•Southern Nevada Health District
•Clark County Water Reclamation District
•Clark County Redevelopment Agency
•Liquor & Gaming Licensing
•National Association of Counties (NACo)
•Southern Nevada Workforce Investment
•Nevada Commission on Aging
•Las Vegas Audit/Oversight Committee
•National League of Cities Community & Economic Development Committee
•Nevada League of Cities - Youth Advisory Council
•Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition
•Southern Nevada Gang Task Force
•Local Law Enforcement Advisory Commission
•“Power to End Stroke” committee
•Camp Brotherhood Youth Camp (co-founder)
•Kappa Leadership League (founder of local chapter)
•Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
•Southern Nevada Workforce Investment Board
•United States Tennis Association (USTA)
•Southern Nevada Health Board
•Clark County Debt Management Commission
•Advisor - Clark County School District Partnership Program[13]
Electoral History
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lawrence Weekly | 47,919 | 78.97 | |
| Republican | Anthony Osnaya | 12,763 | 21.03 | |
| Total votes | 60,682 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ↑ "CSN's Lawrence Weekly Dedicated to Making a Difference". Yurview. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ↑ "Lawrence Weekly Bio". Tensas Reunion Inc. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ↑ "Clark County Commissioner finds family roots after 46 years". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ↑ "Commissioner Lawrence Weekly Amazing Story" (PDF). Black Card Gifts.
- ↑ "UNLV Spring Class of 2022" (PDF). UNLV Commencement Ceremonies. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ↑ "Grambling State to celebrate 119 years in education". News Star. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ↑ "My Story: Lawrence Weekly Former Nevada Commissioner". NVIGATE. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ↑ "Welcome CSN's New Chief of Staff-Chief Diversity Officer". College of Southern Nevada. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ↑ "Making Black History Now". Las Vegas Black Image. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ↑ Weekly, Commissioner. "[untitled]" (PDF).
- ↑ "Clark County Officials" (PDF). Clark County Files. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ↑ "Lawrence Weekly". Contact My Politician. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ↑ "Bio of Commissioner Lawrence Weekly". Tensas Reunion Inc. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ↑ "Clark County Commission, District D General Election, 2016". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
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