Boutin, Rosenfield advance in race for Ward 3 Henderson City Council

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 | 12:21 a.m.

Kathleen Boutin

Cathy Rosenfield

In today’s race to succeed Councilman Jack Clark in representing Henderson’s Ward 3, Kathleen Boutin did well, but not quite well enough to escape a general election race against Cathy Rosenfield.

Kathleen Boutin, founder of the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, captured 45.06 percent of the vote and came within a few hundred votes of the simple majority that would have allowed her to claim the seat outright. Rosenfield, chairwoman of the city’s Parks and Recreation Board, was able to force a general election race by capturing 22.63 percent of the vote.

The two candidates for Henderson City Council will compete in the June 2 general election to decide the seat, which is open because Clark faces term limits.

Jim Dunn came in third with 12.31 percent of the vote, followed by Bruce Cutler (10.84 percent), Brandon Casutt (7.91 percent) and Jason Frayer (1.24 percent).

Boutin said she was surprised by the results.

“I am shocked that we got as close as we did,” she said. “I thought the numbers would be in the 30s, so to see them in the high 40s is very pleasing. … We never did plan on winning or even coming this close in the primary, so these numbers are great for us.”

Boutin had an enormous funding advantage in the race, spending more than $166,000 on her campaign — more than 26 times more than what Rosenfield spent.

Rosenfield will have a lot of ground to make up but said she is encouraged by her showing in the primary after a last-minute entry into the race.

“I was working on a shortened time frame, so I’m pleased with the result and honored to be moving on to the general,” Rosenfield said.

Rosenfield said her goals, if elected, will be to work locally with banks to address the foreclosure issue and to bring a new perspective to the city’s budget issues. Henderson has trimmed more than $50 million from its current budget.

“Obviously, my job is to get my message out to the voters,” Rosenfield said.

Boutin said she also has work to do — 45 percent is fine for a primary, but simply won’t do in a general election.

“I hope to be able to win the support of those who, for whatever reason, didn’t support me in the primary,” she said.

Results of Tuesday's election

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By Nightingale

April 8, 2009

10:49 a.m.

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Cathy Rosenfield has a 10 year history of serving Henderson on the Citizen Advisory Board for Parks and Recreation and the PTA. She is consistent, familiar with city government and beholden to no one.
By afveteran

April 8, 2009

11:34 a.m.

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I agree. Cathy is the best man for the council job.
By LookeyLou

April 8, 2009

7:13 p.m.

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If you want a pretty face, vote for Ms. Boutin. If you want some one to have a true concern for our community, who has true "morals and integrity" support Cathy Rosenfield.
By LookeyLou

April 9, 2009

2:27 p.m.

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I stand corrected (regarding Ms. Boutin). It isn't morals (she has none) and integrity (again, she has none)."Her character and integrity are above reproach" quoted from Mr. Marcus Conklin from her own website. She may be a character, but she really does not have morals or integrity. She said on Face to Face her "personal" life was an open book. I don't think she'd like you to look to close at that (at least the last 3-4 years)!! Can the choices people make in their personal life interfer with their political life? Look at our current governor. Will they compromise their position as easily as they did and do in their personal life and carry it in to their political life? Cathy Rosenfield really and truly cares about Henderson. She is not using it as a stepping stone for the advancement of her career!! Vote for Cathy!!
By politicalinterest

May 23, 2009

11:34 a.m.

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Kathleen Boutin has done amazing things for youths in need. The "Right to Shelter law" she rallied for allows allow homeless youths to access food and shelter without parental consent if the minor has been abused or neglected. Since when is lobbying to pass legislature to protect those in need, or founding a charity to aid those same children in need a bad thing? She has been an advocate for children and will be an advocate for Henderson. VOTE FOR KATHLEEN BOUTIN!!
By happy2behere

May 23, 2009

11:53 a.m.

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LookeyLou should get the facts straight. The only fact right so far is that Kathleen Boutin is beautiful...she is beautiful on the inside and the outside! Endorsements by Veterans in Politics, Police and Fire, with both republicans and democrats in her corner, and current and past political figures backing her...could these people all be wrong? No, Kathleen has worked her way in the trenches, and fought for her beliefs. Don't sling dirt, let the facts speak for themselves. Kathleen Boutin is the best person for the City Council of Henderson. She will make Henderson Proud!!