Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1920-03-26
To The Voters Of The City Of Wildwood

I wish to formally announce that I am a candidate for Commissioner
at the Election on May 18th.
The following ire some of the reasons for M beipea canddate am
what l will endeavor to do if elected:
1 believe that our city, considering its size and Importance, should have
the undivided service of its Commissioners, if possible.
can give the city all my time and eneray. I
would maintain regular office hours at the CITY
hall, and those wishing TO see me in reference to
city business would know at what hours l would
be i'm my office.
AS to ability and experience, I feel that my experience as member
and President of Council of the old Borough of Wildwood for severaly years,
an active member of our Board of Trade since its organization, and my e-
penence for twenty-five years in the hotel business, meeting and catering
successfully to the visitors of Wildwood, make it possible for me to of
service to our city as a Commissioner.
would exert the same pride and energy il irving to make or ctv
clean and attractive (BEACH. BOARDWALK and STREETS) as have
in the past in maintaining the Edgeton Inn and grounds. 1 firmly believe
in the good work done by our Board of Trade, and as Commissioner would
give lit my most hearty support. l would do all that is possible 10 main
tain. encourage and improve if possible our good Fire department. Would
insist that III city have the best of service as to garbage, ash and trash
collections. Would see that all contracts with the city would be lived up
to and enforced, and that our taxpayers would receive full value fol all
moneys expended.
In reference o three criticisms of my candidacy: First, that 1 had sold
the Edgeton Inn and hence had no real interest in the city. Second, that
if elected would use my office for political purposes; and Third, would close
the city up tight on Sundays like Ocean Grove.
In reply to the above would state
FIRST-That 1 have sold the Edgeton Inn, which makes it possible
for m e to devote my I'M ano experience 10 "otk' II you wish IN ser
vices. I would not have been a candidate for Commissioners if had re-
Wildwood, would state that now have owe $4,000 invested in Wildwood
property and am planning to invest more.
SECOND-Would refer to my record in the past as a member of Coun-
ell o the Borough of Wildwood. Also that under the Commission Form
of Government no political party lines are allowed. 1 would stand firm fora
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Qualifications, ability and efficiency only would be considered din making
appointments and conducting city affairs. Partisan politics or religion
would not be allowed to interfere with the administration of the city
government.
THIRD-Would be opposed o a closed Sunday for widwood-our city
was not started as a religious resort-henceo ur visitors expect the same
liberties at Wildwood as they would have at most Seashore Resorts. But
L would like to see our city clean and refined OF every day of the week.
Speaking most frankly. if you fee. that my ability and experience can
be Of service to our city, I will appreciate your support
For a cleaner and more prosperous WILDWOOD,
This advertisement paid for by j. Albert Harris.