Hernandez, Victor 2002-03-20
Victor Hernandez, former Lubbock City Councilman District 1, talks about his stance on the North Overton Redevelopment Project as a Lubbock City Council member. Note: This interview is part of the North Overton Redevelopment Collection (an artificial collection.)
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Victor Hernandez
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Date: March 20, 2002
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:36:16
Abstract
Introduction; Lived in North Overton; Attended Texas Tech University; Purchased property in North Overton; Effects of population density on crime rate; Rental property; Served as a City Council member; Actively involved in the neighborhood association; Community relationship with police department; Racial discrimination; Federal funding; Tax Increment Financing (TIF) creation; Community benefits of public improvement; No benefits to private developers; Funds reinvested to North Overton; City Council policies; Delbert McDougal’s relationship with City Council; Private redevelopment; Minimal interaction with city officials; Effects of project on future plans; Concerns of residents; Effects of relocation on finances; Changes in school placement; Economic status of residents; Contract for sale; Council member concerns; Limited involvement in redevelopment; Demographic changes in his district; Latino population growth and mobility; Impact of local construction; Council involvement in community; Neighborhood reconstruction; Role of private developers in future redevelopments; Scope of North Overton Redevelopment Project; Consequences of not finishing the project; Emphasis on private development; Required decent treatment of residents; Concerns about misleading homeowners; Shortage of affordable housing; Positive and negative effects of redevelopment.
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