Sloane, Harvey I., 1936-
Interviewer:
Staiger, Charles
Transcription available:
yes
Series:
City of Louisville and Politics
Interview Number(s):
__195
Summary:
Dr. Sloane served as Mayor of Louisville from 1973 to 1977. Sloane explains that the decision to reorganize was influenced by the need for better inter-departmental coordination and decision-making at lower levels. He also mentions that the reorganization was not a campaign pledge. The reorganization involved merging departments, creating a cabinet structure, and changing the reporting mechanism. The cabinet structure was designed to improve the delivery of services and government interaction with the public. The reorganization faced criticism, with some claiming it was a ploy to give friends jobs and others suggesting it was a means to increase political power. Sloane refutes these claims, stating that the reorganization was about professionalizing the service to the public and encouraging long-term thinking in city government.
Topic(s):
Louisville (Ky.)--Politics and government, Municipal government--Kentucky--Louisville, City council members--Kentucky--Louisville, Mayors--Kentucky--Louisville, Sloane, Harvey I., 1936-
