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Former Las Vegas Mayor Jan Jones Blackhurst

Former Las Vegas Mayor Jan Jones Blackhurst

FromOn the Corner of Main Street


Former Las Vegas Mayor Jan Jones Blackhurst

FromOn the Corner of Main Street

ratings:
Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Dec 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Las Vegas' first female mayor, Jan Jones Blackhurst, served from 1994 to 1999 - immediately preceding Oscar Goodman. Jones Blackhurst had already made a name for herself as a TV spokeswoman for her family's grocery store chain, Thrifimart, and her former husband's car dealership. She tells how she ran for mayor on a bet, which she obviously won. The city mushroomed in size during her terms, and she's credited with making the city more livable. She shares stories about establishing the Fremont Street Experience, running for governor and her career with Caesars since leaving office. 
Released:
Dec 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

On the Corner of Main Street provides an inside scoop on downtown Las Vegas. From gaming and special events to new projects and the growing art scene, hear straight from the amazing people who are making downtown Las Vegas a unique and fast-growing destination. Recorded at the Plaza Hotel & Casino – on the corner of Main Street – Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel will be joined by special guests, including gaming industry leaders, entertainers, local officials and downtown partners, who will share their own exclusive and often entertaining perspective on where Vegas got its start and where it’s going now. Hosted by Lisa Melmed, Jonathan Jossel and Gary Vickery.