The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08
tcsmmuaiested.) GUNTER'S PLATFORM

| &OE*@e<188s@*N~~*%F GUNTER'S PLATFORM I have been an Alderman for more than seven years. and I am now serving ssss ss of tss csy eorS ss oS 5Sr lie official is known to the citizens gen. orally of Montgomery. am now . s psoper TOT that should ou sase to t people of Montgomery the policy that I propose to follow should | be elected.
 am tn fayoF of pEGgressive 5; and cipal affairs. The health, comfort and convenience Of the citizens will ever have my serious consideration; I shall pSSsfp SSs see so that nss evefy 1y dollar spent for and on behalf of the City of Montgomery brings to the citi- zens of Montgomery return equal In Matters that concern the health of the citizens will receive my personal at tsnt.on; ! have always believed s. that greatly benefited by the street im-- continued each successive city admin Judgment, these Improvements have been an inestimable benefit to the citi- sens of Montgomery and have con ment ;n the past few years.
 I think these Improvements should continue: but am, however. absolutely Rp where m majorify @ sS of the owners W @ object object to such pavements or Improvement.
 Consistent with the demands that the expansion and growth of Montgomery render imperative and obligatory. I am In favor of the strictest economy. I am in favor of a low rate of taxation, and shall do. all in my power to con- duct the city's affairs at the least pos | SsDle cost tO inc faxDAy0rS.
 I believe every official in the employ of the city should be required to ren- der capable and efficient service, and shall oppose the employment by the city of any man or official whose ser- vice is not essential to the welfare and convenience of the public. In the ap- potntment of officers to the various po- sitions n our city government, l have always believed that fitness and capa- bility should be the first qualification, and that the city's interest should be the first consideration. If elected, l shall unsweryfngly follow this rule.
 My record in the Council shows that public school system. The nlanagemerst of the public. schools is now entirely vested In the school board. I am heart fly In favor of this as 1t removes the schools and the appointment of teachers from the influence of partisan politics. shall encourage the Board of Educa- tion in every way possible to extend crease the efficiency of our school sys- tenn. Our city schools today are the finest investment made by Montgomery Die. If elected, I shaii lend my irsfiu- ence as Mayor to the School Board in
 ng any and all wise recon- mendations 1t may make. and l win al- ways cooperate with the Board in it's efforts to perfect our school system.
 If elected Mayor, I shall devote my snnea time to t,ns.ns t1e Sity's business; % l VIII City Hall, and when not there. shall be found in the different sections of the city acquainting myself with the public gomcry I shaIi devote especial attsn- ton to the maintenance and improve ment of the streets. And. shall apply so 5oo to IS sso.ooe which under the apGo. SPo. visions of the new Municipal Code the city will derive each year from the
 I shall be particularly solicitous to preserve the credit of Montgomery. and to have the city on all occasions promptly meet it's obligations My pol debt, and to watch the finances of the city with the greatest care, opposing all useless expenditures. whether large
 I believe that publsc service corpora tions should render to the people of Montgomery efficient and adequate ser s,st yies and f elected Mayr shsil in by all corporations holding franchises from the City of Montgomery
 The citizens of Montgomery have a right to expect that the laws of the State and the ordinances of the city be strictly enforced The Mayor is re- quired to take an oath to that effect and shall regard my oath as binding me to enforce without fear or favor every law on the statute books, and every ordinance of the City of Mont
 '.Prohibition law has been enacted, and this law is entitled to a fair trial As Mayor. shall enforce its provisions.
 I shall also direct my efforts as Mayor of Montgomery to enforce vigorously the laws and ordinances against va grancy.
 I was born and reared in Montgom- cry, ana it is natural that I should take keen personal interest in It's growth and development. If elected Mayor. I shall, to the extent of my ability, contribute toward making Montgomery fulfil the destiny predict ed for 1t by thoughtful people, I am one of those who feel confident that Montgomery ie to have a great and glorious future, and 1t would be a pleasure to me. as Mayor of the City of Montgomery, to contribute my share fin the accomplishment of that destiny.
 If elected Mayor. I shall live up fo this platform. and In that way den- my gratitude for the great honor be- slowed upon me and the confidence re- posed In me. Gaston Gunter.