The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-19
THE CITY FATHERS.
Santa Rosa's CounCilmen and the
Stand They Took on the
Water Question.

Santa Rosa's legislative board comprises
the Mayor and six Councilmen, who are
chosen from among the representative
business men of the beautiful and thriving
community.
This is Mayor Woodward's second term
at the head of the city's affairs. He is also
the Treasurer of Sonoma County and one
of the most popular men in Santa Rosa
and the entire county. He is property
owner in Santa Rosa and the proprietor of
a livery business.
Councilman G.. A. Upper is the proprie-
tor and manager of the Upper House, one
of the well-known Santa Rosa hotels. Mr..
Upper has been and is still a stanch sup
porter of the municipal water system.
Councilman T. Berka is one of the sub
stantial citizens of the county, property
owner and the proprietor and manager of
undergrad in Santa Rosa. He says he
has entire confidence in the successful out
come of the city IS water plant. He acted
with the other Councilmen in the matter
and is satisfied that he did nothing more
than his legal duty throughout.
Councilman c. n. Collins is one of the
partners III the firm OF Collins & Weeks,
wholesale and retail butchers and cattle
dealers. Mr.. Collins declares he has moth
ing to regret in the action of the Council,
and that every step taken by it was legal
and in accord with the wishes of the cleo
tors.
Councilman t. P. Keegan is a member
of the firm of Keegan Bros, the clotniers.
He is property owner and successful bus
ness man. 1.-The old water company gave
very poor and inadequate service" said
Mr.. Keegan, land the Council only carried
out the will of the people i'll instituting the
new water works. Criticisms have been
made as to the adequacy and quality of our
new water supply, but these have been
based upon ignorance of the real facts OF
the case. We have a limitless supply OF
pure, soft water that has been pronounced
by Professor Rising OF the University of
California Of the first quality. From the
opposition Of the old water company we
found 1t necessary to use little diplomacy
III planning the new system, but | can
assure you that all of our acts were en-
tirely legal and conscientious, and we nave
no fear OF the outcome"
Councilman E. d. Harris is well known
in business circles in Santa Rosa, and is at
present connected with one of the largest
hardware-houses in that CITY, He is in
full accord with the action of the Council.
and declares his readiness to stand or fall
by the verdict OF the people when they
shall come to pass upon the matter
Councilman j. S. Wilson owns several
pieces of property in Santa Rosa and is the
proprietor of q grocery and notions bust
ness there. Like all his colleagues in the
Council, he is a firm believer in the sue
cessful issue of the new municipal water
works. 1.-The action of the Council was
harmonious from first to last he said,
land when the new service is in operation
the action of the Council will again be
fully Endorsed by the people. The receipts
of the water works will more than pay the
bond interest, even at a greatly decreased
rate to the consumer. l am confident that
Santa Rosa's water supply will be an added
inducement for people to settle in our
city,