The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-28
To the Voters Of Richmond

Ply ~ which SUNNI
let the utility plants down and left the streets
in wretched condition and floating debt ON the
city of 81 12S,0O0.
GEORGE AINsLIE.
Promise No. IL
more economical and convenient system of col
Letting gas and water bills.
Answer
The present city comptroller worked the pres
ent system of collecting gas and water bills when
he was city accountant and presented it to the Ad-
ministratlve Board. 1t endorsed by the board
and received Mr.. Hirschberg's vote The system put
INTO effect by the present administration renders
and water bills together and they are PAYABLE
at fifteen different places in various sections of the
city. Two clerks instead of three as under the
eitt system, receive payment at the City Hall
GEORGE AINSLIE.
Promise No. II
Elimination Of penalties for nonpayment of gas
Answer
The city has $4,000 gas accounts Unless they
are collected promptly great confusion would re.
suit A discount from the face of the bill might be
arranged to secure prompt payment instead of add
ing D per cent penalty but the penalty is pro
v1ded by ordinance Of the City Council and cannot
be changed by executive order
GEORGE A1NsLIE.
Promise No. 13
Better system of collection of garbage
Answer
The service has been considerably improved since
January l. 1919. without any increase in cost The
system of collection has been approved by two ex
perts who have gone it i'll detail 1t has not
been thought expedent to increase the force under
present conditions. careful study has been made
of garbage disposal, and plans are soon to be put
into effect whereby the city will save $4,000
year. Why did Mr. Hirschberg when chairman
OF the Administrative Board bring about better
system of garbage collections
GEORGE AINSLIE
Promise No. Ia
broad and liberal Interpretation of all laws per
tanning to the office of mayor
Answer
What does Mr. Hirschberg meane Does he mean
that if elected he will allow certain persons to VIC
late the Sunday law? II so, he would be liable to
removal from Office for neglect of duty and volat
ing his oath of office. Administrative officers are
sworn to enforce the law, to allow what viola
tons Of them they please, Mr.. Hirschbergs plat
form sounds like challenge our very system of
government The courts interpret the laws,
the mayor.
GEORGE AINsLIE
Promise No. Is
Extension and enlargement of playground system.
The present administration has in the pending
budget requested the largest appropriation ever
asked for Fairgrounds, not only for extension and
enlargement but to keep them open five months
instead Of three heretofore. Swimming pools
have been provided at Shields lake and the
fiowitzers armory for children of both sexes. The
new budget provides dressing and showers
~~ GEORGE AINSLIE
Promise No. Is
Utilization and sale of all surplus electrical current
generated by the city electric plant.
The city plant is designed only to meet the cty's
demands, and would be inadequate to supply the
commercial demands of the city. The department
OF utilities has arranged to use all of the spare
power at the gas works where much machinery
can be operated by electric current a saving the
Administrative Board failed to effect
GEORGE AINSLIE
Promise No. II
Consolidation of charities and hospital depart
ments OF city so as to save expense in management
Answer
Charities and hospitals are now consolidated
under the Director of Public Welfare and many
advantages have already resulted There was no