Gibson, Karen 2023-04-05
In this interview, Karen Gibson provides background on her family and life in Lubbock. She outlines her deep roots in this town, her experiences growing up in Lubbock and attending Coronado, and working for various businesses prior to taking office in the City Council. She outlines the three mayors she worked with: Tom Martin, Glen Robertson, and Dan Pope and differences in their relationship with the Council. She speaks on issues with LP&L, the shift to ERCOT, and generally information on her district and the needs of southwest Lubbock. This first interview features broader discussions of her approach to joining the City Council and her thoughts towards public outreach and important public services.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Karen Gibson
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 5, 2023
Location: Lubbock, TX
Interviewer: Elissa Stroman
Length: 01:30:49 (1 hour 30 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; Memories of the 1970 Lubbock tornado; Plans after graduating high school; Early involvement with city affairs and campaigning; Issues addressed in her first City Council meetings; The 2014-2015 snow and ice storm; mayors she worked with; Working out of a recession; ERCOT; Getting people involved with city affairs; the coliseum; Her City Council district; Closing remarks
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace < https://hdl.handle.net/10605/374060>
Related Interview: Gibson, Karen 2023-04-24
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