Gilbreath, James 2010-01-05
James Gilbreath, City of Lubbock, Texas City Council Member District 6, talks about his life, education, career and the city of Lubbock.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: James Gilbreath
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Date: January 05, 2010
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:06:17
Abstract
Background; Born in Lubbock, Texas; Family; Father had a feed manufacturing company; Parents graduated from Texas Tech; High school experience; Texas Tech University; Election to freshman council; Business major; Texas Tech in Vietnam War; Student government and integration; Lubbock; Graduation ceremony at Tech; May 11th 1970 Tornado; Tornado response taskforce; Business and politics; Real estate and traffic control contracting; Cotton farms; City commissions; Election to city council; Lubbock Parental Act; Acquisition of Xcel lines; Redevelopment of Lubbock; Water plan for Lubbock; Various details of the plan; Current state of Lubbock; City is in really good shape; Balance funds and no deficits; Police and transportation working well; Gateway fund; Building of streets; Experience with councils; Closing Comments; Business; Lubbock is halfway to everywhere; Medical facilities.
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