Model
Compound Object
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Description
The primary topic of this interview concerned Joan Kovac's experiences in local politics
in the town of Davie, Florida. Mrs. Kovac and her family moved to Davie after forty years in
Akron, Ohio for a new business opportunity. When they opened their frrst automotive repair
franchise in 1975, Mrs. Kovac quickly became involved in the unique community that thrived in
the town. After working with the Chamber of Commerce and the town council, Mrs. Kovac was
elected to office, ultimately serving four terms as mayor. Stories include mayoral duties, changes
in Davie and Broward County, the ''town fathers,'' the Old Davie School, Nova Southeastern,
( Wolf Lake, and leadership.
in the town of Davie, Florida. Mrs. Kovac and her family moved to Davie after forty years in
Akron, Ohio for a new business opportunity. When they opened their frrst automotive repair
franchise in 1975, Mrs. Kovac quickly became involved in the unique community that thrived in
the town. After working with the Chamber of Commerce and the town council, Mrs. Kovac was
elected to office, ultimately serving four terms as mayor. Stories include mayoral duties, changes
in Davie and Broward County, the ''town fathers,'' the Old Davie School, Nova Southeastern,
( Wolf Lake, and leadership.
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