Headline: Litigating Instead of Leading: Victoria Seaman’s Troubling Pattern of Lawsuits Against the City She Wants to Govern”
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 02, 2024
As Victoria Seaman campaigns for Mayor of Las Vegas, voters need to examine her history—particularly her troubling pattern of lawsuits against the city she hopes to lead.
Seaman’s track record raises serious questions about her priorities, judgment, and leadership suitability. Her recent legal battle, culminating in a confidential settlement with the City of Las Vegas, is just the latest in a series of disturbing actions that should give voters pause.
Seaman’s involvement in a 2015 motor vehicle accident resulted in a drawn-out lawsuit, with Seaman and her co-plaintiff ultimately suing the City of Las Vegas and several contractors. The settlement agreement, finalized just months ago, not only dismissed the case but included a confidentiality clause that prevents the public from knowing the full details of what was paid out. While settlements are typical in legal disputes, the secrecy surrounding this case raises significant concerns, especially for someone aspiring to public office.
First and foremost, this is not the first time Seaman has resorted to litigation against the city she now claims to want to serve.
Seaman has a well-documented history of suing the city multiple times, creating a pattern that undermines her claims of being a leader who can work collaboratively with city officials. Instead of solving problems, Seaman has repeatedly turned to the courts to address personal grievances, using taxpayer resources to fund these legal battles. This behavior is deeply concerning for someone who seeks to represent the people of Las Vegas.
The most troubling aspect of Seaman’s latest lawsuit is the confidentiality clause in the settlement agreement. What is Seaman hiding from the public? Why should the voters of Las Vegas trust someone who keeps her financial dealings with the city under wraps? Transparency is one of the core principles of good governance, yet Seaman has chosen secrecy over openness. Voters deserve to know if taxpayer money was involved in this settlement and how much was paid to resolve her claims. This lack of transparency only adds to the growing list of reasons Seaman may not be fit to lead.
Moreover, the settlement is described as a “compromise of doubtful and disputed claims,” suggesting that Seaman’s case may have been more about personal gain than justice. Is this the kind of judgment Las Vegas voters want in their next mayor?
Seaman’s actions raise serious questions about her ability to prioritize the city’s needs over her interests. Rather than focusing on building relationships with city officials, she has chosen to engage in legal battles that detract from real progress.
Seaman’s litigious behavior also points to a deeper issue: her inability to work constructively with others. A mayor should be a unifying force that can bring people together to solve problems. Instead, Seaman’s track record suggests she is more interested in personal disputes than public service.
As the mayoral race heats up, voters must ask themselves: Is this the type of leadership Las Vegas needs? Do we want a mayor who sues the city she wants to govern, keeps settlements secret, and prioritizes litigation over collaboration? Victoria Seaman’s actions speak louder than her campaign promises.
Seaman should recuse herself from dealings with Las Vegas Paving Corporation as a City Councilwoman. In addition, Seaman has lied to taxpayers several dozen times and said she was not paid any money from the City of Las Vegas; the attached documents prove that the City of Las Vegas paid Seaman. You can not trust what she says!
For the future of Las Vegas, voters deserve better.
