Description
In this oral history, former Mill Valley City Manager Don Hunter recounts a life deeply committed to the community. Born in San Jose, Don moved to Mill Valley at the age of three. He recollects his childhood in Mill Valley, his schooling at all levels, including many unforgettable teachers at Tamalpais High, his enthusiastic participation in sports, the local music scene during the 1960s, his family life, and his work. Don began working for the city of Mill Valley in 1973 when he took a job with the Parks and Recreation Department, retiring 35 years later as city manager. From his years working for the city, Don discusses various town projects, such as the development of Bayfront Park, the construction of the new community center, and the library expansion project, paying tribute to many of Mill Valley's elected officials over the decades as well as to the community's impressive and exceptional ability to accomplish things together.
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Mill Valley Public LibraryRecord Harvested From
California Digital LibraryKeywords
- Bayfront Park
- City Government
- Council Members, City
- Dawson, Doug
- Government
- Hamilton, Susan Hunter
- Hunter, Dillon
- Hunter, Donovan
- Lewis, Huey
- Mill Valley Community Center
- Misuraca, Rick
- Music
- Musicians
- Mv History Growth (1980 S)
- Mv History Music And Counterculture (1960 S And 1970s)
- Oral History Local Government, Police, Firefighters
- Parks
- Poutiatine, Ivan
- Race Relations
- Robinson, Martha
- Schools
- Sports
- Sports & Recreation Facilities
- Walsh, Bill
- World War Ii