Here are some of the prominent applicants for the nine slots on the new hospital district board of managers:
Bobbie Barker, an exec at Texas Gas Service and former chair of the Downtown Austin Alliance
Cathy Bonner, a business consultant and former Gov. Ann Richards’ pick to head the now defunct Texas Department of Commerce
John Drolla, perennial judicial candidate
Dr. Chris Fabre, founder of Austin’s Jack Sansing HIV Dental Clinic
Patrick Flood, founding director of what is now Austin Area Interreligious Ministries
Clarke Heidrick, the attorney who chaired the steering committee for the successful campaign to create the hospital district
Victoria Hsu, engineer and former director of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Rose Lancaster, longtime community health care advocate
Shirley Mackey-Brown, retired manager of the city/county health clinics
Lynn Nabers, former state rep and top-tier lobbyist
Mae Marion, longtime community activist and former mayoral candidate
Mary Lou McLain, registered nurse, and eloquent advocate before the City Council and elsewhere for health and human services
Dr. Donald Patrick, head of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Susan Pascoe, president of the Austin Neighborhoods Council
Carl Richie II, attorney, past member of the city’s lobbying team, and currently on the Housing Authority board
Kathy Rider, therapist and former AISD board president
Leilani Rose, financial director for the state Health and Human Services Commission
Dr. Catherine Scholl, past president of the Travis Co. Medical Society
Ben Sifuentes, pharmacist and neighborhood leader who currently chairs the city Urban Renewal Board
Manuel Zuniga, business owner, AISD benefactor, and two-time City Council candidate
This article appears in July 9 • 2004.