Interview with Randall Donahue

Partial Transcript: I'd like to begin the interview by having you tell me about yourself.

Segment Synopsis: Donahue talks about his family, education, and career.

Keywords: Marion County

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: How did you get interested in politics?

Segment Synopsis: Donahue discusses his political career.

Keywords: Marion County; State Senator

Subjects: Democrat Mayors Political campaigns

Partial Transcript: Now tell me, how do you like being County Judge Executive?

Segment Synopsis: Donahue discusses his duties as County Judge Executive and how the referendum effected them.

Keywords: County Judge; County Judge Executive; Judicial referendum; Marion County

Subjects: County courts County government

Partial Transcript: Is the county generally prosperous?

Segment Synopsis: Donahue gives an overview of Marion County including population growth and services offered.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Marion County

Subjects: Ambulance service Population growth Roads--Construction

Partial Transcript: What is your total budget in the county?

Segment Synopsis: Donahue talks about Marion County's economy including leading employers.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Marion County

Subjects: Revenue sharing

Partial Transcript: Who are some other people who are largely responsible for what goes on in the county?

Segment Synopsis: Donahue discusses local politics, especially the fiscal court members.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Fiscal court; Marion County

Subjects: Democrat Mayors Republican party (Ky.) Roads--Construction School boards

Partial Transcript: What are these projects you're working on?

Segment Synopsis: Donahue discusses projects he has started in the county.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Marion County

Subjects: Hospital and community

Partial Transcript: Maybe you could answer this question- I've wondered how certain counties such as Nelson and Marion happened to have such large catholic populations?

Segment Synopsis: Donahue briefly discusses Marion County's history and efforts to preserve it.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Marion County

Subjects: Catholic Church History--Societies