Oscar Goodman
Oscar Baylin Goodman (born July 26, 1939) is an American attorney and politician. He was the mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1999 to 2011. His wife, Carolyn Goodman, replaced him as mayor in 2011.
Oscar Goodman | |
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First Gentleman of Las Vegas | |
Assumed office July 6, 2011 | |
Mayor | Carolyn Goodman |
Preceded by | Carolyn Goodman |
21st Mayor of Las Vegas | |
In office June 8, 1999 – July 6, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Jan Laverty Jones |
Succeeded by | Carolyn Goodman |
Personal details | |
Born | Oscar Baylin Goodman July 26, 1939 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Independent (2009–present) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (1998–2009) |
Spouse(s) | Carolyn Goldmark (m. 1962) |
Children | 4 |
Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
Alma mater | Haverford College University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D.) |
Profession | Attorney and politician |
Goodman is an Independent and a former member of the Democratic Party.[1]
Goodman is known for legalizing prostitution in Las Vegas and allowing brothels to be open in Las Vegas.[2]
References
- ↑ Goodman Switches Party Affiliation. KXNT, Ret. December 16th 2009[dead link]
- ↑ Neff, Erin (2003-10-24). "LEGALIZED PROSTITUTION: Vegas brothels suggested". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 2007-09-10.