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H.G. "Skinny" Taylor

This is the oral history of H.G. "Skinny" Taylor. He was interviewed by Betty Turnell. The interview includes his political career.

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Finance and Properties Committee Meeting - December 2013 - agenda and minutes

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These are the agenda and minutes of the Finance and Properties committee. Item discussed were check register, budget review, lease space, close…

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