LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – As more votes continue to be counted in the Silver State, we are getting closer to the results of several local races.

That includes the Las Vegas mayoral race. With this, comes the end of an era for the city.

After 25 years of service between current Mayor Carolyn Goodman and her husband, former Mayor Oscar Goodman, a new name will lead the city.

This will be the first time in 25 years that the mayor of Las Vegas will not be from the Goodman family.

On Wednesday, Carolyn Goodman was celebrated during her final city council meeting as mayor.

The public and council shared their sincere thanks to Mayor Goodman.

“Wow, this is the last time I’ll have to say Mayor Goodman,” said Todd Kessler, who spoke several times about the impact Carolyn Goodman had on his life.

“I want to thank you for that dedication, that vision, your leadership during the last difficult times, but most of all for your love and desire to move Las Vegas forward,” said Las Vegas City Councilwoman Olivia Diaz.

Balloons were placed behind her seat and a special video was played symbolizing her and her husband’s combined 25 years of leadership in Las Vegas.

They also celebrated six years of service for Las Vegas City Councilman Cedric Crear, who will embark on new endeavors. This was also their last town hall meeting.

I spoke with Mayor Goodman after Wednesday’s city council meeting and asked her how she felt at that moment, knowing that after a quarter century of Goodman leadership, this was their last full meeting.

Watch the full interview here

(FULL INTERVIEW) Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman at her final city council meeting

“It’s been great. What a great city this is, we’ve had a lot of fun and I can’t believe, being as old as I am, it’s been 25 years,” said Mayor Goodman.
While there were still 72 items on the agenda for this meeting, it was clear that many were focused on the mayor on Wednesday.

“I sat here for four and a half hours just to say goodbye,” Kessler said.

Mayor Goodman also participated in the celebration thanking all of you in Las Vegas for your support over the years.

“Enjoy life, Las Vegas is the best because you all make it that way,” said Mayor Goodman.

Goodman is still expected to be at the next city council meeting on December 4 to introduce the new mayor and officially end her tenure as mayor of Las Vegas.

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