H. Lane Mitchell

Henry Lane Mitchell, known as H. Lane Mitchell (August 17, 1895 – November 8, 1978), was a civil engineer who served from 1934 to 1968 as the elected citywide public works commissioner in his adopted city of Shreveport, Louisiana.^[1] Hailed during his tenure as a popular success, his life after retirement was marred by legal troubles which led to his imprisonment upon conviction of theft of multiple city properties under his domain.

Henry Lane Mitchell
Mitchell in his American Legion cap
Public Works Commissioner in Shreveport, Louisiana
In office 1934 – December 31, 1968
Personal details
Born	(1895-08-17)August 17, 1895 Dublin, Erath County, Texas, USA
Died	November 8, 1978(1978-11-08) (aged 83) Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana
Resting place	St. Joseph Cemetery in Shreveport
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lillian O'Brien Mitchell
Children	Robert Lane Mitchell Six grandchildren
Residence(s)	Shreveport, Louisiana
Alma mater	Valparaiso University
Occupation	Civil engineer
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War I