P. K. O'Neill
Philip K. O'Neill (born 1951) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly from 2014 until 2016 and now has currently served in the assembly since 2020.[1]
P. K. O'Neill | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Nevada Assembly | |
| Assumed office February 6, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Robin Titus |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 40th district | |
| Assumed office November 4, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Al Kramer |
| In office November 5, 2014 – November 9, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Pete Livermore |
| Succeeded by | Al Kramer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 (age 71–72) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nancy O'Neill |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Sierra Nevada University (BS) |
Early life
Philip O'Neill was born in 1951 in Washington, D.C.[2] He was educated at the Georgetown Preparatory School in Bethesda, Maryland.[2][3] He graduated from Sierra Nevada College, where he received a bachelor of science in business management.[2]
Career
O'Neill worked in law enforcement for four decades prior to running for office.[2][3] He served as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly, where he represented District 40.[2] He is a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA).[2]
In 2016, O'Neill ran for reelection but was narrowly defeated by Al Kramer in the Republican primary.
Personal life
O'Neill has a wife, Nancy, and four children.[3] They reside in Carson City, Nevada.[2]
References
- "Philip O'Neill". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- "Assemblyman Philip P.K. O'Neill". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- "About Assemblyman PK O'Neill, Nevada AD 40". Nevada 40. Retrieved February 6, 2016.