Dosker, Henry E.
Interviewer:
Staiger, Charles
Transcription available:
no
Series:
City of Louisville and Politics
Interview Number(s):
__198
Summary:
Mr. Dosker was an Administrative Assistant to Mayor Sloane and at the time of the interview was serving as Assistant Director for the Community Development Cabinet. He discusses his previous roles in city government and how his knowledge and skills led him to his current position. He explains the role of the community development cabinet, which was established due to changes in federal funding. The cabinet focuses on rehabilitating housing and upgrading neighborhoods in designated areas. Mr. Dosker also discusses the impact of federal community development laws on Mayor Sloane's reorganization of city government. He mentions the challenges of coordinating with independent city commissions and the potential issues if federal funding ceases. He believes that the federal government is committed to saving cities and maintaining their viability.
Topic(s):
Louisville (Ky.)--Politics and government, Municipal government--Kentucky--Louisville
