The Hudnut years in Indianapolis, 1976-1991 / William H. Hudnut III, with contributions by Mark S. Rosentraub and others.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hudnut, William H., III, 1932-2016.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hudnut, William H., III, 1932-2016.

Hudnut, William H.

Indianapolis (Ind.)--Politics and government.

Indianapolis (Ind.).

Physical Description:

xxxiv, 296 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Bloomington : Indiana University Press, [1995]

Summary:

"Bill Hudnut improved the quality of life for all Indianapoliscitizens, leaving an indelible impression on one of America's great cities." --Senator Richard G. Lugar -- "This book is the story of a greatAmerican turnaround: the rebirth of our 12th largest city.... For those who careabout municipal governance, this book is well worth reading." -- DavidOsborne, co-author of Reinventing Government -- "Abandon allfear of boredom, ye who enter these pages." -- Congressman Andy Jacobs, Jr. During Bill Hudnut's 16-year tenure as mayor of Indianapolis, the city was transformed from India-No-Place to what has been called the Miracle ofthe Rust Belt -- and much of the credit for this renaissance belongs to Bill Hudnut.Here he reflects on the trials, tribulations, and many successes of his stint asmayor, and invites supporters and critics alike to comment on the Hudnut years. Theresult is an insider's look at the politics, personalities, and problems of a majorurban center.

ISBN:

0253328292

OCLC:

31376786