Government Matters E-94 - Former Springfield Mayor - Robert T. Markel

Join Host Mike Dobbs for the 94th episode of FOCUS TV's Government Matters. In this episode, Mike sits with Robert "Bob" Markel who served as Mayor of Springfield for two consecutive terms, from 1992 to 1996. Prior to his mayoral term, he served on the Springfield City Council for seven consecutive terms (14 years) from 1978 to 1991. This is part of a new effort of FOCUS Springfield to preserve oral histories with interviews from the people who served in different capacities of regional leadership. These two smart men cover a lot of territory as they "look in the rear-view mirror" but also discuss future potential of Greater Springfield. They refer often to this op-ed Mr. Markel submitted to the Republican Newspaper. We encourage you to read it before or after viewing this episode of FOCUS TV's Government Matters. https://www.masslive.com/opinion/2026... Recorded on June 23, 2026 at FOCUS Springfield's Studio A