Joel Reagan speaks with Joplin Mayor Doug Lawson. Mayor Lawson speaks about his background and his journey to public office in his hometown. The City's financial state, economic development and continued redevelopment in parts of the community destroyed by the 2011 tornados are topics of discussion. Lawson discusses the community's 150th birthday. He also outlines projects in parks and recreation as well as road projects. Continued community engagement is another topic of discussion. (http://www.joplinmo.org/)
Original airdate: 7/23/2023
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Joel joined EMF in 2010 and he covers U.S. central states including major markets Dallas-Fort Worth and Kansas City.
