Kelly McDowell
American lawyer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hobart Kelliston McDowell III (November 18, 1952 - September 11, 2017) was an American business attorney, government affairs consultant and politician. He was mayor of El Segundo, California for six years (2004–2010), and served as a member of the city council for twelve years (1998–2010).[3]
Quick Facts Hobart Kelliston McDowell III, Born ...
Hobart Kelliston McDowell III | |
---|---|
Born | (1952-11-18)November 18, 1952 |
Died | September 11, 2017(2017-09-11) (aged 64) |
Nationality | American |
Education |
|
Alma mater | |
Occupation | lawyer |
Title | former Mayor |
Children | Kelliston |
Parent(s) | Martha Louise Shea McDowell Hobart K. "Bart" McDowell Jr. |
Relatives | Robert M. McDowell, brother |
Notes | |
Close
McDowell opposed expansion of LAX, threatening to sue the Los Angeles City Council. He reached a deal with Los Angeles to develop an alternative to expansion in return for dropping the lawsuit.[4] He also threatened to sue over a plan by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to put a rail yard in El Segundo.[5][6] He also fought to keep the Los Angeles Air Force Base open.[7]