LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The legacy of the thirty ninth President of america, Jimmy Carter, has left a huge impact in Las Vegas. His demise on Sunday has many reflecting on their time with him.
On Monday from his workplace, Nevada-born Clark County Fee Chair Tick Segerblom, who labored on the marketing campaign path and within the White Home for former President Jimmy Carter, shared his time spent with the president.
“This is me, that’s the President obviously and that’s my dog Zippy. This was our campaign headquarters in Atlanta during the summer of ’76,” Segerblom stated.
“He is who you think is. There was no games played,” Segerblom stated. (Fee Chair Tick Segerblom)
Years earlier than taking workplace at one of many highest ranges of presidency within the Las Vegas valley, Segerblom joined the Carter marketing campaign for President contemporary out of regulation faculty.
“I signed up with his campaign for $200 a month and was sent to Pennsylvania. Lo and behold, the guy kept winning and winning,” Segerblom stated.
After Jimmy Carter’s presidential victory in November 1976, Tick Segerblom joined the White Home Personnel Workplace. He had the chance to fly aboard Air Power One with President Carter. Later, Segerblom transitioned to engaged on Carter’s re-election marketing campaign.
“He is who you think he is. There was no games played. It was a revolution really to have somebody that sincere and committed to go to that high level, it would probably never happen again. It was an honor to work for him,” Segerblom defined.
After Carter misplaced, Segerblom moved again house to Las Vegas and began his regulation agency, which nonetheless operates right this moment.
“It’s just like one of those things where life takes you to strange places,” Segerblom stated.
Segerblom stated he’s overwhelmed by the demise of the previous President and hopes his legacy will encourage future generations.
