Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-01-30
REron1rA11NG THE MAYOR

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steps are being taken through the
circulation Of petitions in the usual
form to nominate Mayor wheeler for
reelection at the city election which
will be held on March 18th. The
petitions which are being circula-
ted for this purpose make q brief de-
claratton Of the easons why they be-
lieve the reelection Of Mayor Wheel
er desirable. Those are
matters Of general public knowledge
and there sre no mysteries about
them. DR.. Wheeler was elected two
years ago as the result of an agree-
ment between. representatives Of var
ious factions in tho city who were inn
pressed with the importance Of avoid
ing q municipal conflict during the
unsettled conditions which prevailed
in the country at that time which at
fected our own city in common with
all others. DR.. Wheeler was elect
ed without opposition At the polls.
was inauguarated and now has nearly
completed the term Of two years ser
vice.
The objection which existed to .
contest at the polls two years ago still
applies. although the precise condi-
tions have changed. Then the nation
was engaged in a great war which
made unusual demands upon its peo-
pie. Now hat war ~ over, but 1t
has left us with important problems
.y,>I -H.lAA A>~aM~A no <rv11v
as did the actual war conditions con-
certed and concentrated effort rather
than the conflict which is inseparable
from a keenly contested municipal
campaign.
Two year ago Dr.. Wheeler was el-
ected somewhat on trust He had not
previously held office rs mayor, and
while there were many people in this
city who knew him we'll and were
confident that he would acquit him.
self creditably, there were many who
did not know him, and who could
be guided only by the ADVISE of others.
Today the situation is chapged. May
or Wheeler has a record Of two years
Of executive and administrative work.
It Is not necessary to heap enconiums
upon him. The simple and unde-
deniable fact is that he has given the
city a good administration, that he
has devoted himself asdduously to
the work Of his office, has been tire
less and diligent, and has shown him.
self a capable, conscientious, public
official. It is true further that he
has been successful in an unusua de-
gree in being able to cooperate with
and to have the cooperation Of, the
members of the city council. The
mayor Of this city does not legislate
He may advise. and urge, and in
some cases veto. but he can not OF
himself originate and carry into ef-
feet any general policy requiring nun
icipal legislation. That work lies
with the council, and unless the may
or is able to work with the council
and have the council work with him
no matter what his ability. or good
intentions, he is helpless. Mayor
Wheeler has been very fortunate
in this respect He has beer
fortunate in this respect He has beer
courteous and considerable in his at.
titude toward the council, and the
members Of that body have showr
that they respect his opinions. ant
are willing to give due weight to hi.
judgment This is an exceedinEl,
valuale feature, and one which mus
commend itself to the general NIB.
lie.
The reelection Of DR.. Wheeler a
this time without opposition will b.
a deserved testimonial to his effec,
tiveness and his conscientious effort
The elimination Of a contest at thi:
time is to be desired from ever,
standpoint Of public interest and fron
the reception which has thus IA
been given the petitions circulated
there is excellent reason to believ,
that no contest will be precipitated