1999 Las Vegas mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 1999 Las Vegas mayoral election Las Vegas presidential no 1995 Las Vegas mayoral election 1995 2003 Las Vegas mayoral election 2003 May 4, 1999 (first round)June 8, 1999 (runoff) First-round vote First-round percentage Second-round vote Second-round percentage File:Oscar Goodman 2003 (1).jpg Oscar Goodman 24,267 49.44% 32,765 63.76% c0c0c0 File:3x4.svg Arnie Adamsen 14,395 29.33% 18,620 36.2% c0c0c0 File:3x4.svg 150x150px Mark L. Fine 7,968 16.23% c0c0c0 Mayor Jan Laverty Jones Oscar Goodman The 1999 Las Vegas mayoral election took place on May 4 and June 8, 1999 to elect the mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada. The election was held concurrently with various other local elections, and was officially nonpartisan. It saw the election of criminal defense attorney Oscar Goodman. The incumbent mayor Jan Jones, had decided against running for a third term. Goodman's main rivals in the race were Arnie Adamsen (a Las Vegas City Councilman) and Mark Fine (a local real estate developer). With no candidate winning a majority in the initial round of the election, a runoff was held between the top-two finishers: Goodman and Adamsen. Goodman won the runoff election with more than 63 percent of the vote, and took office as mayor on June 28. In the years that followed, he was re-elected in 2003 and 2007. His wife, Carolyn Goodman, succeeded him as mayor in 2011 and served until 2024 (having won three elections herself). Candidates Background Incumbent Democratic mayor Jan Jones had been elected in the 1991 Las Vegas mayoral election, and was re-elected four years later. She received praise and criticism during her time as mayor, which was sidelined by two failed gubernatorial bids in the 1994 and 1998 elections. Following the latter loss, Jones planned to seek a third term as Las Vegas mayor. Jay Bingham, a former Clark County Commissioner, announced on January 8, 1999 that he would run against Jones in the upcoming mayoral election. Jones announced on February 11 that she would no longer seek a third term, in order to spend more time with her family.Zapler Mike Bingham to take on Jones http://lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jan-09-Sat-1999/news/10380727.html Las Vegas Review-Journal January 9, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/19991104124153/http://lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jan-09-Sat-1999/news/10380727.html November 4, 1999Zapler Mike Jones won't seek third term http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Feb-12-Fri-1999/news/10600368.html Las Vegas Review-Journal February 12, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/19991002221132/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Feb-12-Fri-1999/news/10600368.html October 2, 1999 Candidate filing for the mayoral race began on February 23, 1999. The first major candidacies to be declared were Bingham and Arnie Adamsen, the latter a Democrat Las Vegas City Councilman.Zapler Mike LV mayoral campaign off to quick start http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Feb-24-Wed-1999/news/10672790.html Las Vegas Review-Journal February 24, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000309073045/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Feb-24-Wed-1999/news/10672790.html March 9, 2000 Another major candidate, developer Mark Fine, had previously been involved in the development of two local communities: Summerlin and Green Valley.Neff Erin Fine, Miller likely to join mayor's race https://lasvegassun.com/news/1999/mar/04/fine-miller-likely-to-join-mayors-race/ September 26, 2023 Las Vegas Sun March 4, 1999 Also entering the race was criminal defense attorney Oscar Goodman, who had represented alleged mob members for 30 years. Goodman had considered a mayoral run in 1995, but decided against it, saying at the time, "I would have been the world's worst mayor. If I would have won the race, I would have hated the job. I just can't kiss people's rear ends."Zapler Mike Goodman declares bid for LV mayor http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-05-Fri-1999/news/10736469.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 24, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001006133809/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-05-Fri-1999/news/10736469.html October 6, 2000 Fine and Goodman, both longtime friends and millionaire Democrats, declared their candidacies on March 5, 1999, the last day of filing. A total of 10 candidates had entered the mayoral race,Zapler Mike 10 candidates file to become next LV mayor http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-06-Sat-1999/news/10744609.html Las Vegas Review-Journal March 6, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818184628/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-06-Sat-1999/news/10744609.html August 18, 2000 although Bingham dropped out soon thereafter, citing a heart problem.Neff Erin Bingham ends bid to be LV mayor https://lasvegassun.com/news/1999/mar/09/bingham-ends-bid-to-be-lv-mayor/ September 30, 2023 Las Vegas Sun March 9, 1999Ralston Jon Bingham's exit; Adamsen's luck http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-10-Wed-1999/opinion/10765194.html Las Vegas Review-Journal March 10, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001014212340/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-10-Wed-1999/opinion/10765194.html October 14, 2000 Adamsen had a number of endorsements, including the Culinary Workers Union,Ralston Jon The debate that wasn't http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-07-Wed-1999/opinion/10935704.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 7, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001027042946/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-07-Wed-1999/opinion/10935704.html October 27, 2000 the Howard Hughes Corporation, and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.Ralston Jon Digging into the poll numbers http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-04-Sun-1999/opinion/10919154.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 4, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001004031619/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-04-Sun-1999/opinion/10919154.html 4 October 2000 Fine described himself as the "closest thing" to a Republican, and had support from several prominent locals belonging to the party, including Tom Wiesner.Morrison Jane Ann Developers help mayor candidates http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-29-Thu-1999/news/11071397.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 29, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818184317/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-29-Thu-1999/news/11071397.html August 18, 2000 Goodman's chances of winning the election were seen as unlikely.Green Michael Oscar Goodman's status in the community is more reminiscent of mayors who cleaned up messes than those who created them. http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-27-Sun-1999/opinion/11417511.html Las Vegas Review-Journal June 27, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001012010605/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-27-Sun-1999/opinion/11417511.html October 12, 2000 According to political commentator Jon Ralston, conventional wisdom said that Goodman could not win but would at least run an entertaining campaign. He compared Goodman with Bob Stupak, another political outsider who ran for mayor, unsuccessfully, in 1987.Ralston Jon Oscar Goodman hits his peak http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-18-Sun-1999/opinion/11003453.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 18, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/19990508150451/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-18-Sun-1999/opinion/11003453.html May 8, 1999 Goodman would go on to be heavily supported by gambling companies and the legal community. Proposals and viewpoints Goodman led a populist campaign.Zapler Mike Mayoral upstart ready to pull upset http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-02-Sun-1999/news/11085886.html Las Vegas Review-Journal May 2, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818184219/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-02-Sun-1999/news/11085886.html August 18, 2000 He criticized the condition of downtown Las Vegas, calling the Fremont Street Experience a failed redevelopment effort.Zapler Mike Candidates' stands take shape http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-19-Fri-1999/news/10826282.html Las Vegas Review-Journal March 19, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001019110126/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-19-Fri-1999/news/10826282.html October 19, 2000 He said further: "The whole downtown area stinks. You've got Neanderthal-type operations down there. People (downtown) don't realize that Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world, and unless downtown keeps up, it's going to be like the core of the apple rotting. ... If they don't like to hear that, screw 'em." Goodman said he would publicly embarrass downtown casinos in order to get them to refurbish. This would create better competition against resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, which is outside of city limits.Zapler Mike Top mayoral candidates detail their positions http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-21-Sun-1999/news/10833285.html Las Vegas Review-Journal March 21, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818184618/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-21-Sun-1999/news/10833285.html August 18, 2000 A focus for Goodman was to raise developer fees as mayor, providing the city with more money to refurbish older neighborhoods. It was noted that such a proposal could not be put into motion without the approval of the Nevada Legislature.Zapler Mike Mayoral hopefuls trade barbs over development, impact fees http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-14-Wed-1999/news/10980292.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 14, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001010104929/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-14-Wed-1999/news/10980292.html October 10, 2000Zapler Mike Goodman can't alter developer fees alone http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-22-Sat-1999/news/11230596.html Las Vegas Review-Journal May 22, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001017081935/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-22-Sat-1999/news/11230596.html October 17, 2000Zapler Mike Candidates' campaign platforms not new, improved http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-06-Sun-1999/news/11303100.html Las Vegas Review-Journal June 6, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818183718/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-06-Sun-1999/news/11303100.html August 18, 2000 Adamsen opposed an increase in the fees, and supported the use of master planning to guide the city's growth, noting the success of Summerlin and other communities.Zapler Mike Mayoral hopefuls address growth, tax equity, traffic issues http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-06-Sun-1999/news/11303094.html Las Vegas Review-Journal June 6, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818183700/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-06-Sun-1999/news/11303094.html August 18, 2000 Adamsen's top priorities as mayor would include the construction of a public monorail, as well as a long-planned high-speed train connecting to southern California. He would also double the size of the CAT bus system. Among his other proposals was a city hall customer service department, which would eliminate bureaucracy. Adamsen also sought to repeal several outdated laws, aiming to make the local government less intrusive and more business friendly.Candidate seeks repeal of antiquated ordinances http://lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-19-Wed-1999/news/11207882.html Las Vegas Review-Journal May 19, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001013142155/http://lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-19-Wed-1999/news/11207882.html October 13, 2000 Instead of a monorail system, which was expected to cost $1.5 billion, Goodman considered the idea of using the Union Pacific Railroad to shuttle people between downtown and the Strip. Although Goodman supported the legalization of drugs and prostitution, he said he would not advocate for such changes as mayor: "I think it would offend the populace and I wouldn't do anything to ever embarrass my constituents." Under state law at the time, it was a felony to possess any amount of marijuana. Goodman later said that he supported efforts from the state legislature to overturn this law, instead making first-time offenses punishable by a $500 fine for less than an ounce of marijuana possession. Goodman also supported the use of medical marijuana, while Adamsen opposed marijuana use of any kind, stating that it could lead to more-harmful drugs.Zapler Mike Debate turns to Goodman's past http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-12-Wed-1999/news/11163232.html Las Vegas Review-Journal May 12, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818183924/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-12-Wed-1999/news/11163232.html August 18, 2000Zapler Mike Adamsen, Goodman disagree on beltway, impact fees at debate http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-24-Mon-1999/news/11238270.html Las Vegas Review-Journal May 24, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818183916/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-24-Mon-1999/news/11238270.html August 18, 2000 Adamsen argued that his 12 years on the city council made him the most qualified person to serve as mayor. Fine viewed his own lack of political experience as a positive. In April 1999, a month before the election, Fine criticized Goodman's occupation as a criminal defense attorney for the first time. Las Vegas had worked to create a family friendly image, and Fine said that electing Goodman as mayor would send a poor message around the U.S., given his past legal representation of mobsters. Adamsen would also go on to oppose Goodman's election on the basis of his occupation.Darrow Siobhan Mob lawyer favored to win Las Vegas mayoral race https://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1999/06/08/las.vegas/ September 30, 2023 CNN June 8, 1999 Goodman said that mobsters made up only five percent of the clients he had represented.Zapler Mike Goodman baggage holds skills, charm http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-06-Sun-1999/news/11289646.html Las Vegas Review-Journal June 6, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818183714/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-06-Sun-1999/news/11289646.html August 18, 2000 He also alleged that Adamsen and Fine would not be able to take certain positions on issues related to city growth, due to their ties with local developers.Zapler Mike Gloves come off; mayoral candidates try to land shots http://lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-08-Thu-1999/news/10944480.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 8, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001010015809/http://lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-08-Thu-1999/news/10944480.html October 10, 2000 Campaign and advertising By the end of March 1999, Goodman and Adamsen were tied in a poll commissioned by the latter candidate, both sitting at 30 percent with Fine at 14.Ralston Jon An Oscar so far for Goodman http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-31-Wed-1999/opinion/10896395.html Las Vegas Review-Journal March 31, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000823193103/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Mar-31-Wed-1999/opinion/10896395.html August 23, 2000 In mid-April 1999, with less than three weeks until the election, Fine began airing a television ad which criticized Sister Cities, a city program started by Adamsen in 1987. Sister Cities was meant to lure foreign businesses to Las Vegas, and the city had spent more than $500,000 on the program. Adamsen, partly financed by taxpayer money, had made numerous trips to Asia to attract potential businesses, but his efforts failed.Zapler Mike Hopefuls missed elections http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-17-Sat-1999/news/11004106.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 17, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818184542/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-17-Sat-1999/news/11004106.html August 18, 2000 Fine later debuted a radio ad accusing Adamsen of using the program to raise campaign money from Koreans, in exchange for land deals. Adamsen accused Fine of racism in his ad, a claim that Fine dismissed as a diversion from the program.Zapler Mike Adamsen calls mayoral opponent's ad racist http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-28-Wed-1999/news/11071712.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 28, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818184335/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-28-Wed-1999/news/11071712.html August 18, 2000 Subsequent polling showed Goodman with a lead.Ralston Jon What will decide mayoral contest? http://lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-28-Wed-1999/opinion/11071478.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 28, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001013105243/http://lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-28-Wed-1999/opinion/11071478.html October 13, 2000Zapler Mike Poll shows Goodman in lead http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-29-Thu-1999/news/11080592.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 29, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818184256/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-29-Thu-1999/news/11080592.html August 18, 2000 The polls prompted a change in strategy for Adamsen, who began airing negative ads against Fine and Goodman 10 days before the election. One ad accused Fine of causing the city's traffic problems through his developments, to which Fine responded that Adamsen "has done nothing for 12 years and he's complaining about a guy who has developed quality growth on his own. He has been responsible for managing growth and has failed." Adamsen's other ad used Goodman's 1995 comments against him.Zapler Mike In home stretch, LV mayor's race gets negative, courtesy Adamsen http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-24-Sat-1999/news/11050751.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 24, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001005070422/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-24-Sat-1999/news/11050751.html October 5, 2000 In the days before the election, Adamsen launched ads criticizing Goodman for his opposition to Megan's Law. Goodman had voiced this opinion several years earlier, during an appearance on a local law-focused television program. In response to the ad, Goodman said his role on the program was to argue for unpopular viewpoints, and that he did not believe much of what he said.Zapler Mike Mailer attacks Goodman view on Megan's Law http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-30-Fri-1999/news/11088792.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 30, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818184231/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Apr-30-Fri-1999/news/11088792.html August 18, 2000 Election and runoff Las Vegas had more than 180,000 registered voters, and the 1999 mayoral election was the first in city history to use early voting, in an effort to increase voter turnout.Zapler Mike Pollsters can't predict turnout http://lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-01-Sat-1999/news/11096305.html Las Vegas Review-Journal May 1, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000623063954/http://lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-01-Sat-1999/news/11096305.html June 23, 2000 The election was held on May 4, 1999. Because no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, a runoff election was scheduled for the following month between Goodman and Adamsen. Goodman had received 49 percent of the vote, with Adamsen getting 29 percent and Fine 18.Lawyer Faces Runoff for Las Vegas Mayor https://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/05/us/lawyer-faces-runoff-for-las-vegas-mayor.html September 28, 2023 The New York Times May 5, 1999 Goodman came within 277 votes needed to win the election outright.Las Vegas Sends Mob Defender To Runoff https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1999/05/06/las-vegas-sends-mob-defender-to-runoff/945eb9f9-fc7a-4343-8b43-8dbdf31f866a/ September 28, 2023 The Washington Post May 6, 1999 Political consultants viewed Adamsen as a major underdog against Goodman.Zapler Mike Adamsen has long climb as underdog http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-06-Thu-1999/news/11127276.html Las Vegas Review-Journal May 6, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20001004173159/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-06-Thu-1999/news/11127276.html October 4, 2000 Fine endorsed Goodman in the days after the first election, having met with both candidates.Zapler Mike Fine throws support to Goodman http://lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-07-Fri-1999/news/11135243.html Las Vegas Review-Journal May 7, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/19991010105342/http://lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-07-Fri-1999/news/11135243.html October 10, 1999 Mayor Jones did not plan to endorse either candidate, although she did express concern that Goodman, if elected, would quickly grow bored of the job.Zapler Mike New mayor may be like predecessor http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-09-Sun-1999/news/11141369.html Las Vegas Review-Journal May 9, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818184002/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-09-Sun-1999/news/11141369.html August 18, 2000 Goodman and Adamsen raised and spent more than $2 million combined on their campaigns, making 1999 the most expensive mayoral election in Las Vegas history. Adamsen's campaign fundraising slowed considerably after the initial election, and he was unable to afford additional television advertising in the weeks leading up to the runoff.Zapler Mike 1999 race for Las Vegas mayor most expensive in city history http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-02-Wed-1999/news/11294990.html Las Vegas Review-Journal June 2, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818183842/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-02-Wed-1999/news/11294990.html August 18, 2000 The runoff was held on June 8, 1999, with 26-percent voter turnout. As expected,Zapler Mike Plenty of campaigning remains, LV mayoral candidates say http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-26-Wed-1999/news/11252797.html Las Vegas Review-Journal May 26, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818183911/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/May-26-Wed-1999/news/11252797.html August 18, 2000Zapler Mike Pollster predicts easy win for Goodman in mayoral bid http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-04-Fri-1999/news/11310233.html Las Vegas Review-Journal June 4, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818183801/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-04-Fri-1999/news/11310233.html August 18, 2000 Goodman won the election overwhelmingly, with more than 63 percent of the vote.Zapler Mike Goodman elected in a landslide http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-09-Wed-1999/news/11336641.html Las Vegas Review-Journal June 9, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818183554/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-09-Wed-1999/news/11336641.html August 18, 2000Ex-Mob Attorney Wins Big in Vegas Mayoral Election https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-09-mn-45643-story.html September 30, 2023 Los Angeles Times Associated Press June 9, 1999 His win was partially attributed to his flamboyant personality.Dahlberg Tim Goodman wins race for Vegas mayor https://lasvegassun.com/news/1999/jun/08/goodman-wins-race-for-vegas-mayor/ September 30, 2023 Las Vegas Sun June 8, 1999 Adamsen, generally a private person, said, "I could have run a better campaign. I could have been more flamboyant because you are selling something in an election. But I wanted to be true to me."Zapler Mike Adamsen chooses substance over style http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-06-Sun-1999/news/11269572.html Las Vegas Review-Journal June 6, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20000818183704/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-06-Sun-1999/news/11269572.html August 18, 2000 Adamsen, as required by city statute, had to resign his seat on the city council to run for mayor.City Council says farewell to Adamsen https://lasvegassun.com/news/1999/jun/15/city-council-says-farewell-to-adamsen/ September 30, 2023 Las Vegas Sun June 15, 1999 His spot was taken over by Lynette Boggs McDonald.Zapler Mike Life After Politics http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Oct-26-Tue-1999/news/12199297.html Las Vegas Review-Journal October 26, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20010507023929/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Oct-26-Tue-1999/news/12199297.html May 7, 2001 Results First round resultshttps://www.clarkcountynv.gov/election/Pages/ElectionHistory.aspx Election History 24 October 2019 Clark County, Nevada 14 October 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191014024201/https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/election/Pages/ElectionHistory.aspx dead Oscar Goodman 24,267 49.44 Arnie Adamsen 14,395 29.33 Mark L. Fine 7,968 16.23 Frank La Spina 942 1.92 Cruz Olague 574 1.17 Anthony D. Snowden 358 0.73 Tom McGowan 291 0.59 Hilary Michael Milko 188 0.38 Douglas Opolka 104 0.21 49,087 Runoff results Nonpartisan candidate Oscar Goodman 32,765 63.76 Nonpartisan candidate Arnie Adamsen 18,620 36.24 51,385 Aftermath Goodman took office on June 28, 1999.Zapler Mike 'Humbled' Goodman takes charge http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-29-Tue-1999/news/11465412.html Las Vegas Review-Journal June 29, 1999 https://web.archive.org/web/20010504203501/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-29-Tue-1999/news/11465412.html May 4, 2001Campbell Duncan The mayor, the mob and the town that runs on money https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/1999/jun/28/features11.g2 September 30, 2023 The Guardian June 28, 1999 Among his priorities was the redevelopment of downtown Las Vegas, with projects such as Symphony Park and the World Market Center. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/24/realestate/24vegas.html In Las Vegas, Downtown Steps Up to the Table Cohen Billie September 24, 2006 The New York Times September 27, 2023Archibold Randal C. Roll of the Dice on Las Vegas’s Shabby Downtown https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/09/us/09vegas.html September 27, 2023 The New York Times February 9, 2009 He was re-elected in 2003 and 2007. His wife, Carolyn Goodman, succeeded him as mayor. She took office in 2011 and served as mayor until 2024, having won three terms herself.Kean Tricia The Goodman Years: The Nevada power couple shaping Las Vegas for a quarter-century https://www.ktnv.com/news/the-goodman-years-the-nevada-power-couple-shaping-las-vegas-for-a-quarter-century September 27, 2023 KTNV April 29, 2023Huck John A Week with the Goodmans: How they landed on Las Vegas — Part 1 https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/05/02/week-with-goodmans-how-they-landed-las-vegas-part-1/ September 27, 2023 KVVU May 2, 2023 References 33em 1999 Category:1999 Nevada elections Category:1999 United States mayoral elections