Henry Lane Mitchell, known as H. Lane Mitchell (August 17, 1895 – November 8, 1978), was a

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who served from 1934 to 1968 as the elected citywide public works commissioner in his adopted city of

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. Hailed during his tenure as a popular success, his life after retirement was marred by legal troubles which led to his

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upon conviction of

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of multiple city properties under his domain.

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