Oran K. Gragson
| Oran K. Gragson | |
|---|---|
| 17th Mayor of Las Vegas | |
|
In office 1959–1975 | |
| Preceded by | C. D. Baker |
| Succeeded by | William H. Briare |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Oran Kenneth Gragson February 14, 1911 Tucumcari, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died |
October 7, 2002 (aged 91) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Resting place |
Palm Memorial Park Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Bonnie Henley |
| Children |
Ken Shirley |
| Profession |
Businessman politician |
Oran Kenneth Gragson (February 14, 1911 – October 7, 2002) was an American businessman and politician. He was the longest-serving mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1959 to 1975. Gragson, a member of the Republican Party, was a small business owner who was elected Mayor on a reform platform against police corruption and for equal opportunity for people of all socio-economic and racial categories.[1][2]
Gragson died in a Las Vegas hospice on October 7, 2002, at the age of 91.
See also
References
- ↑ "Oran K. Gragson Mayor Who Made His Mark". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ↑ "Oran K. Gragson obituary - Las Vegas Sun". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by C. D. Baker |
Mayor of Las Vegas 1959–1975 |
Succeeded by William H. Briare |
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