Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-08-02
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by the Citizens and TaxPayers
 Organization.
TUcsoS, A. T.. July 9, 1881.

Organization.
 TUCsoS, A. T., July 2j, 1881.
 Gentlemen: Your Committee on Pre- ambles and Resolutions, have the honor to summit the following for your consid. erstiOn and approval.
 SBCTIoS l. Whereas some radical re- forms are needed in the administration of our city and county affairs; and where as these reforms can be best secured by the election to office of honest and eff cient men, and the exercise of vigilsnt scrutiny of their official acts when cleo ted, be it
 Resolved: That the citizens and taxpayers of Pima County form a citiz- ems and taxpayers organization for the purpose of securing the election to office of capable and honest men irrespective of party. and a faithful accounting for their trusts when elected.
 SEC. ?. Whereas the actions of the Territorial Legislature are unconfped by such constitutional provisions as reg ulate the actions of State Governments, and may, therefore, at any time work us incslculable injury, he it
 Resolved: That the citizens and taxpayers of Pima County form a Citz ems and Taxpayers Organization for the purpose of securing the election to the Territorial Legislature Oi men who wlll pledge themselves to work for the pas sage os laws founded on a wise public policy, end such as will afford, to the people of the Territory relief from the burdens imposed by unwise, impolitic and unjust legislation.
 SEC. 5. Whereas the integrity of the ballot Is prime essential to good gov ernment, and its corruption a serious crime calling for prompt and cOndign punishment; and
 Whereas, taxation should be brought to a minimum rate consistent with the well-being of society, be 1t
 Resolved: That the citizens and taxpayers of Pima County form a Citiz- ems and Taxpayers Organization for the purpose of guarding and preserving the integrity ot the ballot and to secure the passage of such laws as will lessen taxa ton to d minimum rate consistent with the well-being of society.
 SEC. |. Whereas, to secure the objects of such organization unity Of action and systematic method are necessary, be 1t
 Resolved, First-That We, the citizens and taxpayers of Pima county, m mass meeting assembled, do formally and per manently organIze, for the purposes and objects stated, under the name of the Citizens and Taxpayers Organization of Pima County and that We invite the cooperation of all voters throughout the county who are in harmony with us.
 Second-Ihat the following officers be elected to direct the proceedings oi thIs organization, their duties and terms of office to be as hereafter provided. to- wit: One President, two Vice Presidents. one Secretary and one Treasurer
 Third-Ihat an Executive Committee of thirteen be elected to perform the following duties: To investigate the character and qualifications of men con- ing before public as candidates for off cial position; to confer with the commit ] tees of the political parties; to scrutiniZe | and report on all official acts of public l officers; and tO do what else may be l deemed just and proper tO the advance l ment of the best interests of citizens | and taxpayers.
 Fourth-That the reports and recOm- l mendstIons of the Executive Committee | of Thirteen be presented and acted on | only at regular call meetings, and that l such reports and recommendations, | when adopted, receive the support aud | of all members of the or | ganizatiOn.
 Fifth-That the members of the or ganizatiun have abundant opportunity of hearing the merits and demerits of | fully and freely discussed.
 Sixth-That, should any nominee desire to come before us to express his views on public affairs or to pledge him. self to any special course m harmony with our objects. he shall fl hIs request be favorably entertained by the organization, be accorded n fair and i'm partial hearing.
 Seventh That any person shall be eligible tO membership who K citizen of the United States, and a legally qualified voter oi this county.
 Eighth That all persons desiring to mite wit h this organizatlOn shall sub scribe to the following pledge, when signing the roll.
 PLEDGE.
 For the purpose Of securing inteli- gent and faithful administration Of our several governments, Ve, the under signed citizens and taxpayers of Pima county, A. T., io pledge ourselves not to knowingly vote for any nominee for office who k not competent and worthy man; nor will We knowingly, vote for any candidate for the Territorial As sembly or Council, who shall not have pledged himself to Use bis best en- deavors, If elected, to secure the passage uf laws founded on a wise public policy, and such as will afford. to the people of this Territory, relief from the burdens imposed by un wise, impolitic, and unjust Legislation. Respectfully submitted.
 J. \. BROwDER, Chairman.