Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-28
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Who will form the next governing board Of the city OF Bro~nsvIe'
This should be the burning question Of the day in this city.
Within " weeks the people Of Brownsville will have the privilege OF selecting
the men who will conduct the city government for the coming two years.
So fan as learned, there has been n ticket named for this election by any
Iment, il appears somewhat strange that apparently % little interest i shown N the
natter. For a town with such great possibilities. and whose future ma depend
largely upon its municipal Management within The coming " years, it il surprising
that e have neglected ticket making until almost the very last minute in which it
THAT w have become apathete with regard to the mauers
81 The hen" most, a vital personal es n.i interest; ;t, Of eserx A., who san n Brownsville r." a.as,. a. : n rom ,ns
election which has been advertised 10 be held in this city on Tuesday, December
Without wishing to reflect anduiy upon n one connected with the present city
commission. The Herald feels that it is justified in saying that the commission TO
te depended upon TO give the chys affairs the attention that their importance
demands The city manager is expected to manage the city, of course But the
in every respect for the benefit Of the entire city,
The present commissioners deserve great credit for thu accomplishments that
have been If necessity more or less experimental Brownsviles first step in the
ommhson-msnager form Of city government. They have been productive of som
very substantial improvements The several mile of sraveed streets is a feat of
which my city vemme might be Justly proud The passage of the school bond
|mhcent high school building am several substantial ware schools. is sufficient in
forever bro~nsvhes progress in the natter OF public school turing
these o years have been gratifying indeed to every me who loves the town. 'he
|, ..,.I a: St, yea H., ;' n s., i e. d: needs :: Y h::: :at ses'; |. !! :s::.:si
reflects great credit upon the commission.
the administration of Mayor A. Albert Browne. incidentally, The Herald will SAY
lit hopes Mayor Browne may stand for reelection.
Yet. a The Herald has said before, there j. still Don for much Improvement
in the city. for which We must look to The coming administration. II i understood
fore 1t i the duty of the citizens to look bout for mel to take charge OF he city
government during the next t~o years., who may be relied poi TO give the eyt those
much needed improvements. A. The Herald said recently, adequate fire paec-
ton ! on Of The most important Of these A moree efficient water service i i'm
peatrvey needed Better lights Tor Illuminating houses are demanded. People are
+" having their yes, strained at nights by bad light. unit The movies
sewer Improvement Is i one one If he greatest ST nesd"' 4 Ievs. which vii win protect the
city from oserhow-one that will be properly constructed and last forever must
to make a modern, progressive city Furthermore they wish the commissioner to
tell the people how the taxpayers money is beng spent. If or present charter doe.
not require publicity to be given to these matters then the people wan the charter
amended to that effect. .-
Brownsville wants a thoroughly bu,pec. This being %. the people should
kind Of city government in very rGnes- administration 1t wants n fact, the
ey gets what 1t wants. i. this respect