The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-10-08
'BESCHER ANNOUNCES
PLATFORM FOR RACE
FOR CITY EXECUTIVE


The following platform has been an
nounced by Baltz A. Bescher, Repub-
lican nominee for mayor:
ITO the Voters of Richmond:
81 am for a bigger and better Rich
mond. We must have an official gov
ernment responding to the best inter
ests of all the people, administered as
economically as is consistent with
good government. and if elected mayor
will give the office my entire time.
Il will appoint as members of the
board of public works; metropolitan
police commissioners; board of public
health and charities. and the heads of
other executive departments, men who
are honest, able and willing to give
their time to the proper performance
of the duties of their respective of
fices
THE law provides that subordinate
officers and employees not herein pro-
vided for, shall be appointed by their
respective departments
THE law intends that such depart
ments shall be responsible for the
performance of the duties of such de.
partments.
Being so responsible the appoint
ment of such subordinates and en-
ployeeS should not be dictated by the
mayor.
Head Responsible
!. If department fails in the per.
formance of its duties, then the res
possibility would be chargeable to the
head of the department, and not be
shifted to incompetent subordinates
or employees whose appointment had
been dictated by the mayor
Il will hold the head of the depart.
ment responsible for the proper per.
formance of their duties and will not
hesitate to remove any person who
fails.
In making appointments of heads
OF the several departments, | will seek
information and advice from citizens
who may be in a position to give in.
formation, as to the ability and fitness
of the proposed appointees.
The municipal electric lighting and
power plant is the property of all the
citizens of Richmond, and one of the
greatest assets the city has. and II
should be run for the benefit of all
its citizens, and it will be my purpose
to see that the plant is at all times
Kept in good repair and efficient. ]
am satisfied that with proper man
agement the plant can be made to pav
good income on the investment, and
at the same time furnish light and
power to the citizens in sufficient
amount and at reasonable cost.
Would Recognize Women
women are entitled to representa-.
ton in our city government. and in
making appointments they will be ac
corded recognition.
The tax rate in the city should be
reduced, and the only way in which
this can be done will be to economic
IN every proper way in the expendi
lures of each and every department
the city should receive full value for
every dollar expended, and | pledge
myself to assist every department in
! using the utmost economy, TO the
END that the tax rate may be reduced
The mayor should have the ability
to bring about the enforcement OF
laws and ordinances which will pro.
/ tect the social life and health of the
I citizens, and / will in the appointment
OF the members of the board of metro.
poiltan police commissioners, give par
ticular attention to the appointment
or capable men, and will insist that
they appoint and retain good men on
the police force, who will perform
their duties honestly and without feaI
or favor.
In the capacity of police judge I will
honestly and impartially discharge
the duties pertaining to the office.
Advocates Harmony.
Cooperation and harmony in the
various departments are necessary
an dto bring this about, it is essential
that the common council, the board ot
works and the various departmental
heads be consulted, and the fullest
information be given on all matters
pertaining to the city, so that they
may act intelligently and for the
best interests of the city
In conclusion, l wish to state that
| have not, nor do ! intend to make
any promise to any person or per
sons as to who may or may not be
appointed to any of the positions
which may be at the disposal of the
mayor, notwithstanding any propa
ganda to the contrary.
Respectfully,
BALTZ. A. BESCHER,
Republican candidate for mayor.