“Transportation infrastructure is vital to Nevada’s commerce but it also impacts our daily lives. Freight by rail is critically important in moving goods over land, which not only benefits business but also takes cars off the road and creates fewer emissions—benefiting all Nevadans.”

Larry Brown has lived in Southern Nevada for over 32 years where he has served as a Commissioner since January 2009 after being re-elected to a second term in 2012. Previously, Larry served as a councilman for the City of Las Vegas, when he became involved in public service to address the lack of public infrastructure. Brown also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

Brown earned a B.A. in Government from Harvard University and was a professional baseball player, having come to Las Vegas in 1983 to play for the former Las Vegas Stars. He has been married to his wife for 32 years and they have three children.

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