The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-10-03
HANDLEY ANNOUNCES
PLATFORM FOR RACE
FOR MAYORS OFFICE

The following platform has been an
nounced by Lawrence A. Handley,
Democratic nominee for mayor:
Il am connected with a large num-
Der of the fraternal and civic organi-
cations of the city and have always
taken an active part in all public mat
tiers, serving on various civic commit
tees and in all matters of patriotic en-
deavor.
Il have served on the committee ap-
pointed few years ago to investi-
gate and consider the welfare of the
Municipal light and power plant, and
it was this committee that recon-
mended the purchase of the Light,
Heat & Power company, thus giving
the city plant the entire field for the
sale of electric current.
My experience would certainly in
dictate that l am competent to organ
ize the business of the city, obtain the
| cooperation of the different depart
ments, and give the citizens what they
have been demanding-a business adj
ministration
81 believe in Richmond and its citi-
, zens, and that no other city in In
| diana has the advantages and posi-
biiities for prosperous business, clean
citizenship, and happy homes.
Wants Good Man
/ Il believe that the best men obtain
able are none too good for appoint
ment for the board of public works and
| that high class men who are willing
to make some sacrifice in the interests
| of the city should be appointed to this
| board
| Il believe that the Municipal light
plant should be kept at all times in a
high state of efficiency, with a com
| petent man to manage and give ii
! careful supervision. One of the big.
| gest assets the city can have is low
priced efficient power and light
Il believe that the women of Rich.
mond are entitled to and should have
a greater share in the public life OF
the city and pledge if elected that the
women shall have representation in
the official life of the city.
Urges Health Safeguarded.
u believe that Richmond should be
a clean, sanitary, well-kept city, that
every reasonable safeguard for the
public health should be taken, that a
hlsh-class school system should be
maintained, that the city should have
a low tax rate, low lighting rate, a
! low power rate, and that these things
! together with our plentiful supply OF
/ clean, pure water, our improved park
| system, good streets, good sewerage
and healthy happy home life would
make Richmond most pleasant and
! desirable place in which to live and
rear a family. Make these advantages
all real and industries will locate in
Richmond without the influence of a
bonus in the shape of land or money
Il believe that the various boards
and heads of departments should be
chosen for their fitness, willingness to
work, and ability, and should not then
! be interferred with by the mayor OF
be subservient to his personal prefer
ence in the makeup of the personnel
| of the employees. The results obtained
! in the various departments should be
the first consideration and each board
! or head of department should be held
| responsible for the work performed
| Promises Cooperation.
| Il believe that the time of the NAV.
| or should be at the disposal of the
| city at any hour. day >aight, and
| that he should keep in close touch
| with all matters of official nature and