Interview with William D. Gorman, May 2, 2000

Project: Kentucky League of Cities Oral History Project

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Interview Summary

Mayor Gorman continues in this second interview for the Kentucky League of Cities, discussing his beginning time as mayor and his governmental philosophy. He then recounts developmental changes, and the effect they had on Hazard. Mentioning various development projects, Gorman discusses the necessity of coordination between different levels of government. He then considers the specific challenges facing Eastern Kentucky, and the love he has for it.

Interview Accession

2000oh087_klc004

Interviewee Name

William D. Gorman

Interviewer Name

Terry L. Birdwhistell

Interview Date

2000-05-02

Interview Keyword

Policy-making

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Gorman, William D. Interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. 02 May. 2000. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

Gorman, W.D. (2000, May 02). Interview by T. L. Birdwhistell. Kentucky League of Cities Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.

Gorman, William D., interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. May 02, 2000, Kentucky League of Cities Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.





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