2003 Las Vegas mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 2003 Las Vegas mayoral election Las Vegas presidential no 1999 Las Vegas mayoral election 1999 2007 Las Vegas mayoral election 2007 April 8, 2003 File:Oscar Goodman 2003 (1).jpg Oscar Goodman 29,356 85.72% c0c0c0 File:3x4.svg 150x150px Tom McGowan 1,951 5.70% c0c0c0 Mayor Oscar Goodman Oscar Goodman The 2003 Las Vegas mayoral election took place on April 8, 2003, to elect the mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada. The election was held concurrently with various other local elections, and was officially nonpartisan. Incumbent Mayor Oscar Goodman was reelected. With Goodman winning a majority in the initial round of the election, no runoff was needed. Candidates Incumbent Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman was first elected in the 1999 election. He made redevelopment of downtown Las Vegas a priority in his first term. During that time, the city acquired 61 acres of property which Goodman envisioned for redevelopment. The site, later known as Symphony Park,Skolnik Sam Union Park's new name music to city officials' ears https://lasvegassun.com/news/2009/may/20/union-parks-new-name-music-city-officials-ears/ October 8, 2023 Las Vegas Sun May 20, 2009 inspired Goodman to seek re-election: "That 61 acres is really my vision and the primary reason why I ran again. The seeds that have been planted in the first term, I want to see them start to bud."Squires Michael Mayor's sights on new term http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Apr-03-Thu-2003/news/21018901.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 3, 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20041229014720/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Apr-03-Thu-2003/news/21018901.html December 29, 2004 Goodman filed his candidacy on January 28, 2003.Sebelius Steve Nobody but Oscar http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Jan-30-Thu-2003/opinion/20581280.html Las Vegas Review-Journal January 30, 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20040925222105/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Jan-30-Thu-2003/opinion/20581280.html September 25, 2004 He faced opposition from five little-known rivals,Moller Jan Municipal Elections: Incumbents draw little opposition http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Jan-26-Sun-2003/news/20549814.html Las Vegas Review-Journal January 26, 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20041229012450/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Jan-26-Sun-2003/news/20549814.html December 29, 2004 who acknowledged an uphill battle against him. Nevertheless, Goodman launched a full campaign, stating: "I never take anything for granted. I don't want to be the one who loses a race because I didn't do something it takes to win one." His campaign raised more than $1 million, while his rivals raised and spent less than $7,000 combined. In the two weeks before the election, Goodman had endorsements from numerous organizations whereas his opponents had none. Goodman viewed homelessness as an obstruction to downtown redevelopment, and was criticized for his stance on the issue, deemed by some as too harsh. He also received criticism for inviting mob associate Joey Cusumano to a party earlier in 2003. Cusumano was in the state's Black Book. Goodman, a criminal defense attorney known for his representation of mob figures, previously said that he had only professional relationships with such people. Among those challenging Goodman was Tom McGowan, who previously ran in the 1999 election. McGowan said, "I believe we need a change for the better. I am not running against Oscar Goodman; I am running against the general public, a public that is satisfied with notoriety or notoriety by association by a man who has identified himself as a mob mouthpiece." Edward R. Schmitt, a plumbing contractor and mayoral candidate, expressed his dislike of Goodman as well: "He hasn't done anything for the city. The whole downtown is still dead." Another candidate was Allan "Big Al" Smith, who wore a campaign costume made from his ex-wife's coat. His proposals included a Golden Gate Bridge replica and an 18-story mixed-use building housing grocery stores and a shopping mall, as well as office and residential space. Other candidates included Joe Falco, a car salesman; and Carlos "Mazunga" Poliak, a sanitation worker who had made several failed runs for local office.Odierna Judy Diverse field challenges Goodman for mayor https://lasvegassun.com/news/2003/mar/24/diverse-field-challenges-goodman-for-mayor/ October 5, 2023 Las Vegas Sun March 24, 2003 Election results Awareness and interest in the election was low among the general public.Sebelius Steve What? There's an election? http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Apr-08-Tue-2003/opinion/21060225.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 8, 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20050121121336/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Apr-08-Tue-2003/opinion/21060225.html January 21, 2005 Early voting began on March 22, 2003,Morrison Jane Ann Early voting begins today in Clark County municipal races http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Mar-22-Sat-2003/news/20916519.html Las Vegas Review-Journal March 22, 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20050115193144/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Mar-22-Sat-2003/news/20916519.html January 15, 2005 and the election was held on April 8, 2003. Voter turnout was 18 percent of the registered population.Almeida Christina Las Vegas Mayor Goodman Wins Re-Election https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Las-Vegas-Mayor-Goodman-Wins-Re-Election-7143386.php October 5, 2023 Midland Daily News Associated Press April 8, 2003 Goodman won with nearly 86 percent of the vote,Sanchez Rene In a Landslide, Las Vegas Again Goes for the Mouthpiece as Mayor https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2003/04/13/in-a-landslide-las-vegas-again-goes-for-the-mouthpiece-as-mayor/c22e3a2f-a5cb-4f11-8c11-277869307768/ October 5, 2023 The Washington Post April 13, 2003 a record surpassing Jan Jones' 72-percent victory in the 1995 mayoral election. Goodman said he would continue to focus on downtown redevelopment, hoping to attract a medical center to Symphony Park.Squires Michael Las Vegas Mayoral, Council Races: McDonald upended http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Apr-09-Wed-2003/news/21070790.html Las Vegas Review-Journal April 9, 2003 https://web.archive.org/web/20041028232633/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Apr-09-Wed-2003/news/21070790.html October 28, 2004 The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health eventually started construction there in 2007. 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 (incumbent) 29,356 85.72 Tom McGowan 1,951 5.70 Joe Falco 1,020 2.98 Edward R. Schmitt 1,004 2.93 Allan "Big Al" Smith 763 2.23 C. "Mazunga" Poliak 476 1.48 34,245 References 33em 2003 Category:2003 Nevada elections Category:2003 United States mayoral elections Category:2000s in the Las Vegas Valley Category:April 2003 in the United States