Carolyn Goodman
Education and the later Goodman mayoralty
Founder of The Meadows School and Las Vegas mayor from 2011 until the 2024 transition to Shelley Berkley.
An education institution first
Goodman founded The Meadows School in 1984. Her archived city biography places education and community involvement before her own mayoral career. [1]
Three elections of her own
She took office on July 6, 2011, succeeding her husband Oscar. Voters reelected her in 2015 and 2019. The old city biography remains online, while the current mayor’s page belongs to Shelley Berkley, elected in 2024. [1] [2]
Reading city history accurately
The city, county and school district are different governing bodies. Clark County’s jurisdiction guide explains why a Las Vegas mayor’s authority cannot be assumed to extend to every property with a Las Vegas address. [3]
Key dates
- 1984
Founds The Meadows School. [1]
- July 6, 2011
Becomes mayor. [1]
- 2015 and 2019
Wins reelection. [1]
- 2024
Shelley Berkley is elected as the next mayor. [2]
People in the same story
Oscar Goodman
Her husband and predecessor. [1]
Read the profileShelley Berkley
Her successor. [2]
Read the profileIn the archive
3 matching entries in the saved collection.
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Go deeper into the record.
Sources for this profile and starting points for further research. Access notes mark links we could not open directly during the October 3–4, 2026 checks. Historical accounts describe their own period; they do not necessarily describe current operations.
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Carolyn G. Goodman — mayoral biography
This page preserves Carolyn Goodman’s earlier biography. Shelley Berkley is the current mayor; the old page title does not establish current office.
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Mayor Shelley Berkley
Current office verified October 2, 2026. Statements of accomplishments are the office’s own account.
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County government: frequently asked questions
Explains the difference between incorporated cities and the unincorporated county, including the Strip.