Bob Coffin

Bob Coffin
Ward 3 Councilman, Las Vegas City Council
Incumbent
Assumed office 2011
Preceded by	Gary Reese
Member of the Nevada Senate from the Clark 10 district
In office 2002–2010
Preceded by	New District
Succeeded by	Ruben Kihuen
Member of the Nevada Senate from the Clark 3 (Dual-Member District) district
In office 1986–2002 Serving with John Vergiels (1986-1992) Sue Lowden (1992-1996) Valerie Wiener (1996-2002)
Preceded by	Helen A. Foley
Succeeded by	Dual-Member District dissolved, Single-Member District 10 created
Member of the Nevada Assembly from the Clark 9 district
In office 1982–1986
Preceded by	Helen A. Foley
Succeeded by	Eileen B. Brookman
Personal details
Born	(1942-10-07) October 7, 1942 Anaheim, California
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Mary
Profession	business owner

Bob Coffin (born October 7, 1942 in Anaheim, California) is a Las Vegas city councilman, representing the city's east side in Ward 3. He was previously a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate, representing Clark County District 10 (map) from 1987-2011. Previously he was a member of the Nevada Assembly from 1983 through 1985. Mr. Coffin is half Mexican American.

Family

Coffin is married to his wife Mary and together they have three children: James, Walter, and Anna Maria.

Education

Coffin graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a BS in Accounting/Business Administration.

Professional experience

• Since 1989, Coffin has been the owner of Bob Coffin Books.
• Since 1969, Coffin has worked at Bob Coffin Insurance
• In 1990 he worked as an international observer at the Nicaraguan Elections
• In 1962 was a part of the United States Army Reserve

External links

• Nevada State Legislature - Senator Bob Coffin official government website
• Project Vote Smart - Senator James R. 'Bob' Coffin (NV) profile
• Follow the Money - Bob Coffin
  • 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1994 1990 campaign contributions