Sen. Raggio announces retirement from Senate
By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
State Sen. Bill Raggio, R-Reno, announced his retirement today, ending a 38-year career in the state Senate.
He released a statement this morning making his resignation effective Jan. 15, 2011, citing mobility problems as the chief reason for his retirement. He said the time has come for him to “step aside” and make way for someone “who can give the position a 100 percent effort.”
“I am extremely honored and privileged to have been allowed to serve in public office for more than 56 years,” he said. “To the citizens of Washoe County, I extend my sincere gratitude for your support for so many years.”
Since the longest-serving state senator in Nevada history is in the middle of his 10th term, the Board of Commissioners of Washoe County will now have to appoint a successor to fill his position.
Raggio made his announcement Jan. 5 in hopes that the board will have adequate time to make an appointment before the legislative session starts Feb. 7.
Although he is retiring from the Senate, Raggio intends to stay active in his law firm, Jones Vargas.
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