Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-02

The following is the message of
Mayor Heitfeld read before the coun-
Gil last night:
To the Members of the Common Coun-
Gil of the City of Lewiston, Idaho: .
| Gentlemen-I am again called upon
by the voters of our city to assume the
duties of chief executive. l shall en-
deavor, by special devotion to the
| best interests of our people to show
my appreciation of the confidence re
posed in me.
On assuming this position on the
last occasion, declared fully the prin
ciples upon which 1 believed it was
my duty to administer the affairs of
our city. During this time l have re-
peatedly urged our citizens to take an
active interest in our municipal af-
fairs, and although many have mani
tested a keen interest, this interest is
not as universal as would like, nor
as vigorous as the best interests of our
city demands.
4 Lewiston is at present just at a
period of evolution, changing from
local trading point to a commercial
and financial center. With the impor-
tant transportation lines and other en-
terprises of great magnitude now I'M
der way, our city is destined to be
something far beyond the ordinary,
and there is now demand for the best
thought and energy of all her citizens.
Although the government of a city
reposes in the keeping of officials elect
ed to attend to the municipal affairs,
it is essential that such officials should
have the best support of the citizens
in all undertakings of merit.
Civic organizations such as our Com
mere al club and Taxpayers league
are beneficial only if their efforts tend
to an active participation and hearty
! cooperation with those chosen to adj
minister the affairs of the city. l trust
that in the future these organizations
will take more active part in all af-
fairs municipal They should secure
from the city officials copies of all
monthly reports and other documents
of importance and at their meetings
! COIlSluSI anu uASCuSS lIldIlSIS pStIdlh-
ing to all municipal affairs and thus
become thoroughly familiar with
everything that pertains to the
finances and improvements of our city.
Finances.
Lewiston is, and has been for the
past two years, working on a cash ba-
sis. Except as to social improve
ments all running expenses and bet
j, terments have been paid for out of the
current funl. Since the refunding OF
the outstanding warrants nearly two
years ago, no indebtedness has been
, incurred, our receipts being ample to
pay all running expenses and better
ments of such departments as water
and IRE and others Of minor impor-
tance.
In July /, 1906, we had balance OF
$19,422.04 on hand.
Since then, to June 1 Of this year
we have received from all sources
eliminating special improvement
funds, $SS,653.43. We have paid out
during this time $65,651.sS, leaving u:
in current funds a balance of $42,-
41364. Our receipts for June from
water, domestic and irrigation, will
approximately amount to $4,000. From
Z fines and other sources, about $500
which. addel to our balance on June 1
will make a total of about $47,500. De
Quoting from this amount -11,16759
which belongs to our sinking fund, anC
approximately $4,000 for expenses dur
ing tire month of June, leaves us avail
able cash in the treasury approximate
ing $4,000.
OF special funds, such as Norma
hill sewer, East end street improve
j ments, ETC., we have received during
the past year $12,526.2O. all Of whicl
was paid in payment of warrants is
sued for these various enterprises.
I again call attention Of the counci
to the Importance of securing interes
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