Recruiting Ski Lovers to Ski Slopes in Colorado

Recruiting Ski Lovers to Ski Slopes in Colorado

Oscar Goodman was a popular Mayor. I say “was” as in the past tense for “is” because Oscar Goodman’s wife, Carolyn has just become Mayor of Las Vegas, replacing her husband’s seat in command of the city. This is essential to note, because Mayor Oscar Goodman served three terms. Oscar Goodman earned over 80% of the vote against a half a dozen lawmakers complaining about his job. The people voted again for Oscar Goodman’s wife, which inspires more leadership from the Goodman Family. Now take note as you ponder these passages from outside of Las Vegas. The Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons left in disgrace. He was very unpopular statewide. The Nevada Senator John Ensign was extremely unpopular nationwide. Ensign left office an embarrassment for the State of Nevada. Oscar Goodman knew his term as mayor was coming to a close. Goodman could have easily run for Governor of Nevada and won. Oscar Goodman could have asked to become the Senator to replace John Ensign and again, Oscar Goodman could have won. But the former defense attorney for the mafia, Oscar Goodman did not run for Senate. Why? The news in Nevada was so bleak that Oscar Goodman didn’t want to be associated with the turmoil. The problems hitting business are huge. The economy has been rattled. Visitors are spending less. Casinos are closing their doors. University students are protesting with professors over budget cuts to higher education. Tech companies see the threat to education as a reason to avoid doing business, because the companies can’t create unless the employees they hire from the universities are educated. Oscar Goodman didn’t want to end up like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gray Davis, and Jim Gibbons. Oscar Goodman didn’t talk about jumping ship by leaving Las Vegas for Macau, China, the way Steve Wynn made his announcement, but Oscar Goodman’s actions spoke volumes. Why did a Nevada leader as ambitious as Oscar Goodman hold back from running for the highest office in Nevada when he could have won with ease? Goodman predicted the future. The future for any leader in Nevada in a bad economy is a bad bet no gambler would bluff with. If Steve Wynn leaves, I am warned to leave with my family. If Oscar Goodman declines the capital mansion set for the Governor of Nevada, I have to take the advice of his actions, and leave town with my son. There is no hope for my family in Las Vegas, Nevada if Oscar Goodman and Steve Wynn announce their doubts by declining leadership at a time when Nevada needs leadership. 

Reporting from Las Vegas, Nevada 

Reporting on Oscar Goodman, Mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, former Mayor as of 2011