Oscar B. Goodman

As Chairperson of the Centennial Committee, Oscar B. Goodman is known as the "Happiest Mayor in the World." He was elected the 19th Mayor of Las Vegas in June 1999 and began serving his second term in April 2003. Some say his unique character and quick wit are befitting a mayor in Sin City. Others say his irreverence and refusal to be politically correct are a refreshing change, but whatever you say about Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, no one can doubt the love he has for this community and his overwhelming desire to make it even better.

Mayor Goodman was born in Philadelphia and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He moved to Las Vegas in 1964 and soon became one of the city's premier criminal defense attorneys. He has been recognized as one of the "Fifteen Best Trial Lawyers in America" by the National Law Journal and is listed annually in the publication "Best Lawyers in America."

Oscar and Carolyn G. Goodman have been married for 40 years and most proud of their four children. "I raised a family in Las Vegas and built a successful law practice here," stated Mayor Goodman. "Now, I want my legacy to include building a community where future generations will have even more opportunities and advantages to live a prosperous life."