Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-04

ment is apparent to all of us. l am
in favor of good roads, but at this
time. when the streets and roads are
IN their usual winter condition, I
cannot attempt to indicate to you the
policy which will best serve the CITY,
1t may be found best to first put in
order and care for the ways we now
have, rather than to engage in fur
Their so called permanent CONSTRUCT
ton. AS soon as an examination of
the streets can be made, / shall be
pleased to suggest to you such rec
concentrations as may seem neces-
sary.
Sidewalks
Some of our sidewalks are in such
condition that unless repaired they
will soon become valueless. / rec
ommend that special attention be
given to the repair of existing side
walks in order that we may avoid the
larger expense of rebuilding. Now
sidewalks should be built in such
places and at such times as public
necessity requires.
Sewers
All requests Of citizens and recon-
mendations of the Board of Health
regarding sewers should have our
most careful consideration. Properly
guarding the public health is abso-
lutely necessary to good government.
In case new sewers need to be con-
structed or old sewers repaired, we
should not hesitate to act promptly
and effectively in order that sewer
nuisances may be abated.
Poor Department
We are required by law land prop
erly 500 to care for the unfortunate
poor. We must be prompt to furnish
assistance when necessary, and care
ful to provide wholesome food and
sanitary. light and comfortable quar-
tiers for those who need support.
Police Department
The good name of our city is often
reflected in the conduct of our police.
They should be men who are courte-
Gus, discreet, firm in their determi-
nation to maintain order and willing
at all times to perform their full
duty. We have been fortunate in the
past, in the maintenance of good ord
er in the city, and l trust that we
may be equally favored in the flu
ture. l am confident that our police
force under the direction of our City
Marshal will be vigilant to guard
the safety of all our citizens, and in
the enforcement Of obedience to the
laws of the State.
- Fire Department
Our fire department is a credit to
the city. 1t is well differed and is
composed of men who are efficient
and thorough in their work. Their
record during the past few years is
unsurpassed anywhere. This depart
ment will soon have a much needed,
modern, commodious and well
equipped home. 1t will be our duty
to cooperate with them in the observ-
ance of any services incident to the
proper observance of their entrance
into their new quarters, as well as in
any reorganization of their depart,
able.
Conclusion
/ think our chief desire is to serve
the city to the best of our ability. In
order to do this we must work to-
gether Each member should feel
free TO express his or her opinion re-
garding any and all matters that
may come before US Having cX-
pressed our views. we should en-
deavnr to harmonic them so as to
secure such CorCcrtcd action 0s may
seem to be for the highest good. We
may at times differ, individuals usu-
ally do, but there will nearly always
be some common ground on which we
can stand united.
Our constant Cndcayor should be to
attend each meeting of the Council
and OF our various committees, and to
enter upon the consideration of each
question presented, with an open
mind and free from prejudice.
Team work" Will insure q clean,
progressive and business like admin
istration.
I pledge YOU my best endeavor and
hearty cooperation.