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Mosena, David. Interview. October 27, 2017.
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David Mosena was Chicago's planning commissioner under Mayor Harold Washington and remained planning commissioner under Mayor Richard M. Daley. He then served as Mayor Daley's chief of staff (1991-1992), as aviation commissioner (1992-1996), president of the Chicago Transit Authority (1996-1997), chair of the Chicago Landmarks Commission (1999-2010) and president and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry (1997 – present). Interview includes discussion of the 1992 Chicago Loop flood.
Date:
2017-10-27
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access
Lavelle, Avis Interview. June 9, 2018.
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Avis Lavelle was Mayor Richard M. Daley’s press secretary (1989-1992), vice president of the school reform board for the Chicago Public Schools (1997-2003), and campaign manager for Daley's successful 1999 bid for re-election. Interview includes discussion of the 1983-1987 Chicago City Council Wars, race relations, and segregation.
Date:
2018-06-09
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access
McKenna, Andy. Interview. April 26, 2018.
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Andrew McKenna, a Chicago area businessman, owns Schwarz Paper Company of Morton Grove. In 1991 he joined McDonald’s board and later served as chairman (2004-2016). He is a former chair and current member of the Chicago Commercial Club. Interview includes discussion of the 2016 Olympics bid.
Date:
2018-04-26
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access
Welsh, Kelly. Interview. January 12, 2018.
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Kelly Welsh worked on Richard M. Daley's campaign for mayor in 1989. After Daley was elected, he served as corporation counsel (1989-1993) and as chair of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (1994-2005). Interview includes discussion of the 1989 Chicago mayoral race, plans for Lake Calumet Airport, Navy Pier, McCormick Place and Chicago Public Schools.
Date:
2018-01-12
Collection:
Richard M. Daley Oral History collection
Access:
Public access

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