Mayor Pro Tem Gary Reese

Ward 3

As the owner of the Plaza Barber Shop and former chairman of the Las Vegas Planning Commission, Gary Reese is a well-known fixture in the Las Vegas community. He was first elected to the Las Vegas City Council representing Ward 3 on June 6, 1995, and is currently serving his fourth term. Councilman Reese was appointed mayor pro tem on November 16, 2000.

Councilman Reese has currently serves as vice chairman on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Committee on Fiscal Affairs. He is also a member of the Las Vegas Centennial Board of Directors and Executive Committee and was recently appointed to the board of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. He also served on the Southern Nevada Health District Board for more than 13 years.

In addition to his work on the Planning Commission, Councilman Reese has served on the city’s Board of Zoning Adjustment, Southern Nevada Enterprise Consortium and the Real Estate and Recommending Committees. His concern for citizen interest is manifested through his past involvement with the city’s Citizens Advisory Committee on Downtown Development and the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. Reese has also served as a member of the city’s Liquor/Tavern License Committee and the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County.  

Prior to establishing the Plaza Barber Shop, which has been in operation since 1963, Reese worked at the Nevada Test Site. A graduate of Lincoln County High School in Panaca, Nevada, Reese attended Dixie College in St. George, Utah.  

Reese is married to Carol Reese, and is the father of three and grandfather of five. The couple also has two stepchildren living with them who are attending college. Councilman Reese has coached youth soccer, basketball, baseball and girls’ softball. He remains supportive and active in youth sports.