Kelly McDowell
Hobart Kelliston McDowell III was an American business attorney, government affairs consultant and politician. He was mayor of El Segundo, California for six years (2004–2010), and served as a member of the city council for twelve years (1998–2010).[3]
Hobart Kelliston McDowell III | |
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| Born | November 18, 1952 |
| Died | September 11, 2017 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education |
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| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | lawyer |
| Title | former Mayor |
| Children | Kelliston |
| Parent(s) | Martha Louise Shea McDowell Hobart K. "Bart" McDowell Jr. |
| Relatives | Robert M. McDowell, brother |
| Notes | |
McDowell opposed expansion of LAX, threatening to sue the Los Angeles City Council. He reached a deal with Los Angeles to develop an alternative to expansion in return for dropping the lawsuit.[4] He also threatened to sue over a plan by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to put a rail yard in El Segundo.[5][6] He also fought to keep the Los Angeles Air Force Base open.[7]
Personal
Hobart Kelliston McDowell III was the son of the late Hobart K. McDowell Jr., and the late Martha Louise Shea McDowell.[8][9][10] He had a sister, Tina S. McDowell, and two brothers, Joseph S. McDowell and Robert M. McDowell.[9] He had one son, Kelliston.[1]
References
- "Mayor, Kelly McDowell, City of El Segundo". Urban Land Institute Los Angeles. 2009. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- Agostoni, Kristin S. (February 29, 2012). "Former El Segundo mayor is arrested in alleged DUI". Daily Breeze. Torrance, California. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
- Agostoni, Kristin S. (23 December 2009). "El Segundo Mayor McDowell will not run for re-election". InsideBayArea. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- Oldham, Jennifer (2 December 2005). "LAX Neighbors Hail New Start for Expansion Project". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- Woodhouse, Andrea (14 November 2009). "El Segundo ready to fight proposed MTA rail yard". Daily Breeze News. Archived from the original on 18 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- Smith, Dakota (December 1, 2009). "Tired of Being Dumped On, El Segundo Threatens to Sue". Curbed. curbed network. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
- Kelly McDowell, 1952-2017: Former El Segundo mayor fought to save Air Force base
- "National Geographic writer Bart McDowell dies". Washington Times. January 25, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- "Obituary: Martha Louise Shea McDowell, Public Relations Executive". Washington Post. Washington, D.C. July 10, 2005. p. Page C10. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
- "Obituary : Martha Shea McDowell, 80, Journalist". McLean Connection. McLean, Virginia: Connection Newspapers. 2005-07-14. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
Further reading
- Agostoni, Kristin S. (April 20, 2010). "McDowell's 12-year tenure on El Segundo council ends". Daily Breeze. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
- Agostoni, Kristin S.; Mazza, Sandy (August 13, 2010). "Election gives some a perk for life". Daily Breeze. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
- Gardner, Michael (11 June 2004). "Funds to help save military bases rejected". SignOnSanDiego. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- Gottlieb, Jeff (January 28, 2012). "El Segundo, Chevron at odds over oil company's taxes". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
- Naegele, Jennifer (14 December 2005). "LAX EIR Litigation Settlement Clears Runway for LAX Improvements". The Planning Report. Retrieved 17 May 2014.