Oscar Goodman
Portrait of Mayor Goodman.
Born	1939-06-26 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupation	Mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada

Oscar Baylin Goodman (born on 1939-06-26 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an attorney and the Mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayor Goodman is a member of the Democratic Party. Mayor Oscar Baylin Goodman under public domain from the City of Las Vegas website: http://www. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Cradle of Liberty, the City That Loves You Back, the Quaker City, The Birthplace of America Motto: Philadelphia maneto - Let brotherly love continue Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor... This article is about the U.S. State. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... This article is about the city of Las Vegas in the U.S. state of Nevada. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Cradle of Liberty, the City That Loves You Back, the Quaker City, The Birthplace of America Motto: Philadelphia maneto - Let brotherly love continue Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor... This article is about the U.S. State. ... An attorney is someone who represents someone else in the transaction of business: For attorney-at-law, see lawyer, solicitor, barrister or civil law notary. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... This article is about the city of Las Vegas in the U.S. state of Nevada. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States; the other being the Republican Party. ...

Biography

Goodman was born to a Jewish family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He received an undergraduate degree from Haverford College in 1961 and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1964. He was admitted to the Nevada Bar Association in 1965 and he served as Chief Deputy Public Defender in Clark County, Nevada from 1966 to 1967. He is married to Carolyn and they have four children. Judaism is the religion of the Jewish people. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... Haverford College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Haverford, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Juris Doctor (Latin for Teacher of Law) or J.D. is a degree in law offered by universities in a number of countries. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Law School. ... The University of Pennsylvania Law School officially traces its origins to a series of lectures delivered in 1790 by U.S. Supreme Court Justice James Wilson and former major architect of the Constitution, who had been named Professor of Law that year. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ...

During his career as a defense attorney he represented defendants accused of being some of the leading organized crime figures in Las Vegas, such as Meyer Lansky, Nicky Scarfo, Phil Leonetti, former Stardust Casino boss Frank 'Lefty' Rosenthal, and Jamiel "Jimmy" Chagra a 1970's Drug Trafficker who ordered the murder of Federal Judge John Wood. One of his most notorious clients was reputed Chicago mobster Anthony "Tony the Ant" Spilotro, who was known to have a very short and violent temper. Spilotro was portrayed by actor Joe Pesci in the semi-factual 1995 movie Casino, in which Goodman had a cameo appearance as himself. Goodman also represented former San Diego Mayor Roger Hedgecock, who was convicted of accepting illegal campaign contributions and eventually forced to resign. Organized crime is crime carried out systematically by formal criminal organizations. ... This article may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... Nicodemo Scarfo was a member of the US Mafia. ... Phillip Leonetti Date of birth: March 27,1953 Height: 5 ft 7 in Weight: 150 lb. ... The Stardust Resort & Casino was a historic casino resort located on 63 acres along the famed Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. ... A mug shot of Frank Lefty Rosenthal. ... Jamiel Alexander Chagra (born December 7, 1944 in El Paso, Texas) a. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... Anthony Tony the Ant Spilotro (May 19, 1938 - June 14, 1986) was a mafia enforcer for the Chicago Outfit who worked in Las Vegas in the 1970s and 1980s. ... Joseph Eliot Pesci (born February 9, 1943), best known as Joe Pesci, is an American Academy Award-winning actor, comedian and singer who is often typecast as a violent mobster, grouchy funnyman, or both. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Casino is a 1995 movie directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the book of the same name by Nicholas Pileggi and Larry Shandling. ... Martin Scorsese appears briefly in an uncredited role in this scene from his feature film Taxi Driver. ... Roger Hedgecock is an American radio presenter, based in San Diego, California. ...

Goodman is a senior partner in the law firm of Goodman, Chesnoff & Keach. He was elected Mayor of Las Vegas on June 8, 1999, receiving 32,765 (63.76%) votes while his opponent, Las Vegas City Councilman Arnie Adamsen, received 18,620 (36.24%). He was re-elected to a second four-year term in 2003, defeating five opponents and receiving 29,356 (85.72%) of the votes. June 8 is the 159th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (160th in leap years), with 206 days remaining. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Was a member of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority from 1999. link titleThe Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. ...

Significant Events

Mayor Oscar Goodman featured on a $5 casino chip from the Four Queens.

1995 Goodman appears as himself in the Martin Scorsese film Casino. Image File history File links Goodmanchip. ... Image File history File links Goodmanchip. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

June 8, 1999 Elected Mayor of Las Vegas June 8 is the 159th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (160th in leap years), with 206 days remaining. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

On June 28, 1999 Oscar Goodman had the distinct privilege of being the first and only Mayor of Las Vegas to have his face placed on a $5 and $25 casino chip issued by any Las Vegas casino. These two chips were issued by the Four Queens Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. In 2006, the Four Queens put out a $200 Silver Strike with the likeness of Oscar on it. June 28 is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 186 days remaining. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The Four Queens Hotel and Casino is located in downtown Las Vegas on the Fremont Street Experience. ...

2000 A Bobble Head doll issued in 2000 as a promotion during a Las Vegas 51s baseball game. These three items are very sought after by locals and even by the tourists. This article is about the year 2000. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The Las Vegas 51s (formerly the Las Vegas Stars) are a minor league baseball team. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Stadium II St. ...

Unfortunately though because of their limited quantity both the casino chips and the Bobble Head dolls are very hard to find. Occasionally they have shown up on Internet auction service eBay at very high prices. An auctioneer and her assistants scan the crowd for bidders An auction is the process of buying and selling things by offering them up for bid, taking bids, and then selling the item to the highest bidder. ... This article is about the online auction site. ...

In 2002, he became a spokesman for Bombay Sapphire Gin, receiving a $100,000.00 salary which was donated to charity, including $50,000.00 donated to The Meadows School, a private school in Las Vegas started by his wife Carolyn. For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... The Meadows School is a college preparatory private school in northwest Las Vegas, NV. The school offers rigorous education for grades PK-12. ... This article is about the city of Las Vegas in the U.S. state of Nevada. ...

In 2003, Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter John L. Smith wrote a book titled Of Rats and Men: Oscar Goodman's Life from Mob Mouthpiece to Mayor of Las Vegas, which chronicles Goodman's life, including 35 years spent defending some of the most notorious crime figures in the U.S., including, among others, Meyer Lansky, Anthony "The Ant" Spilotro (portrayed by Joe Pesci in the film Casino), and Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal (played by Robert DeNiro in Casino). 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Goodman has frequently urged that Major League Baseball locate a team in Las Vegas. In 2004 the city failed to secure a move by the Montreal Expos to their city. Instead, the team relocated to Washington, DC and became the Washington Nationals. Later that year, Goodman met with officials of the Florida Marlins. The Chicago White Sox were also thinking about moving there but talks fell through after the city of Chicago provided several incentives for them to stay. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Montreal Expos (French: Les Expos de Montréal) were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from 1969 to 2004. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Name Washington Nationals (2005–present) Montreal Expos (1969-2004) Ballpark RFK Stadium (2005–present) Hiram Bithorn Stadium[3] (San Juan) (2003-2004) Olympic Stadium (Montreal) (1977-2004) Jarry Park (Montreal) (1969-1976) [3] The Expos played twenty... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) East Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5 42 (neither for a Marlins player) Name Florida Marlins (1993–present) Ballpark Dolphin Stadium (1993–present) also known as Dolphins Stadium (2005-2006) also known as Pro Player Stadium (1996-2004) also known as... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2,3,4,9,11,16,19,72 Name Chicago White Sox (1904–present) White Stockings <no city in official name, but based in Chicago> (1901-1903) Ballpark U.S. Cellular Field (1991–present) Comiskey... This article is about Illinois largest city. ...

In recent years he has also tried to get NFL teams to Las Vegas. On April 24, 2006 Goodman called the San Diego Chargers and asked if they would be interested in moving. Due to a contract, the city could not talk about a possible move. On January 4, 2007 he called again, since the team was no allowed to talk to other cities about a possible move. Again, Goodman was turned down "for the time being." "^[1] According to Mark Fabiani, the Chargers general counsel, Goodman is a longtime season ticket holder of the Chargers and a fan. "^[2] NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... April 24 is the 114th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (115th in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... City San Diego, California Other nicknames Bolts, Super Chargers Team colors Navy Blue, White, and Gold Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer Owner Alex Spanos George Pernicano (Minority owner (3%)) General manager A.J. Smith Fight song San Diego Super Chargers League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960... January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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2006 candidacy for U.S. Senate

Main article: Nevada U.S. Senate election, 2006

Goodman had briefly entertained challenging Presidential son Jack Carter for the Democratic nomination to run against incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John Ensign in 2006. However, on April 20th Goodman announced that he would not run but instead would run for a third and final term as Mayor of Las Vegas. The 2006 U.S. Senate election for the state of Nevada will be held November 7, 2006. ... John William Jack Carter, (born July 3, 1947), is the eldest child of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. ... John Eric Ensign (born March 25, 1958) is the junior United States Senator from Nevada. ... April 20 is the 110th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (111th in leap years). ...

Controversy

Ethics investigation

In February 2004, Robert Rose, a self-proclaimed ethics watchdog and retired auto mechanic, filed multiple complaints with the Nevada Commission on Ethics claiming that during the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Goodman handed out to fellow Mayors, conference attendees and other political figures invitations to a cocktail party he was hosting. Rose alleged that this was nothing more than the Mayor abusing his power of office to help promote a business that is owned by his son Ross and Las Vegas Councilman Michael Mack. The Nevada Ethics Commission opened an investigation on April 14, 2004 and on May 13, 2004 the members of the commission became deadlocked and as a result no action was taken against Mayor Goodman and the investigation was closed. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (105th in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 13 is the 133rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (134th in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On September 16, 2004 Rose again filed a complaint with the Nevada Commission on Ethics this time asking the commission to clarify Goodman's affiliation with his son Ross' law firm. In a statement the mayor explained his name on the letterhead is a way of informing out-of-state firms that Ross Goodman is his son. September 16 is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

4th grade gin

On March 3, 2005, Goodman was speaking before a group of fourth-graders at Jo Mackey Elementary School. When asked what he would bring if marooned on a desert island, the mayor replied 'a bottle of gin'. Further, when asked about his hobbies, the mayor named drinking as a favorite. Later, asked to comment, Goodman was unapologetic. "I'm the George Washington of mayors. I can't tell a lie. If they didn't want the answer the kid shouldn't have asked the question," Goodman said. March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and was later elected the first President of the United States. ...

Thumb amputation and caning

On November 3, 2005, Mayor Goodman suggested that those who deface freeways with graffiti should have their thumbs cut off on television. Goodman, appearing on the "Nevada Newsmakers" television show, said, "In the old days in France, they had beheading of people who commit heinous crimes", "You know, we have a beautiful highway landscaping redevelopment in our downtown. We have desert tortoises and beautiful paintings of flora and fauna. These punks come along and deface it", I'm saying maybe you put them on TV and cut off a thumb", and "That may be the right thing to do." November 3 is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 58 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Goodman also suggested that whippings or canings should be brought back for children who get into trouble.

"I also believe in a little bit of corporal punishment going back to the days of yore, where examples have to be shown," Goodman said. "I'm dead serious," said Goodman, adding, "Some of these (children) don't learn. You have got to teach them a lesson, and this is coming from a criminal defense lawyer."

"They would get a trial first," he added.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas

In July 2006 the mayor criticized the Ubisoft game Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas for its premise of terrorism in Las Vegas, because he thought it may tarnish the city's image. He stated, "It's based on a false premise...It could be harmful economically, and it may be something that's not entitled to free speech (protection)... I will ask... whether or not we can stop it."^[3] Publication of the game has not been hindered. Early elections in November are announced in the Netherlands. ... Ubisoft Entertainment (formerly Ubi Soft) is a computer and video game publisher and developer with headquarters in Montreuil, France. ... Terrorist redirects here. ...

See also

• List of mayors of Las Vegas, Nevada

This list of mayors of Las Vegas, Nevada has been compiled from public domain documents provided by the City Clerk. ...

References

1. ^ Chargers turn down offer to move to Vegas. North County Times (2007-01-05). Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
2. ^ Powell, Ronald (2007-01-05). Las Vegas woos Chargers. signonsandiego.com. Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
3. ^ McCauley, Dennis (2006-07-13). What Happens in Vegas Stays in Rainbow Six ...maybe. GamePolitics.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-31.

• Goodman rules out Senate bid (Las Vegas Review Journal)

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External links

• Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman's Official website
• Oscar Goodman at the Internet Movie Database