McDougal, Duane Marc 2002-04-17
Marc McDougal, Lubbock City Council Member and Mayorial candidate (he won the May 2002 election), talks about the North Overton Redevelopment Project and the impact it has had on his business and the community. Note: This interview is part of the north Overton Redevelopment Collection (an artificial collection.)
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Duane Marc McDougal
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Date: April 17, 2002
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:32:22
Abstract
Introduction, Problems in North Overton, Absentee ownership, Responsibilities of city council members, Reform movements, Effected McDougal properties, Demographic changes in North Overton, Students moved to North Overton, Effects on Lubbock Independent School District, Population decline, Business relationship with residents, Running for mayor, Concerns about conflict of interest, Protocol to ensure fairness, Complex construction, Options for Texas Tech University students, Plans to economically benefit Lubbock, Media coverage of construction progress, Attaining permits, Demolition process, Disposal of asbestos
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