Interview with Floyd Hooks

Partial Transcript: Mr. Hooks, we might start this interview by just asking you some of your background.

Segment Synopsis: Hooks talks about his family and education.

Keywords: Livingston County

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: So in 1969, a few of my friends wanted me to run for judge.

Segment Synopsis: Hooks talks about running for election.

Keywords: County Judge; Livingston County

Subjects: Political campaigns

Partial Transcript: What were the duties of the old County Judge?

Segment Synopsis: Hooks compares his duties before and after the referendum. He also talks about cases that he presided over.

Keywords: County Judge; County Judge Executive; Fiscal court; Judicial referendum; Livingston County

Subjects: County clerks County courts County government Juvenile courts

Partial Transcript: What are your main concerns in the county?

Segment Synopsis: Hooks talks about the main concerns of the county.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Livingston County

Subjects: Ambulance service Hospital and community

Partial Transcript: What about your revenue sharing?

Segment Synopsis: Hooks talks about the county economy including largest employers and budgets.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Livingston County

Subjects: Revenue sharing Zoning

Partial Transcript: Who are the main decision makers in the county?

Segment Synopsis: Hooks talks about politics in the area.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Livingston County

Subjects: County government Political campaigns