New Britain herald., 1930-04-03
M'DONOUGH QUOTES 0UIGLEY MESSAGES
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20 back to the office ot mayor. lie has held the job for three terms and when he was in office, he didn't cut the taxes, he doubled them. But there are big projects ahead, and warn you, be careful whom you elect! If you wanted a man to run this plant and you couldn't get any man but either my opponent or my self, which of the two would you hire on our records
 Reads QuigIeys Messages There was a momentary pause at this point. then one of the men cried ont. "We'd hire you" Applause fol- lowed the remark and Attorney Nc Donough smiled and acknowledged his appreciation. Then he went on: s'Mr. Ouigley has promised rcassess- ment. Let me read his record ot performance on this subject.
 Tn his message to the common council in May, 1915, Mir. Quigley said: I believe new system or method of assessment should be in augurated in the assessors office, and I shall devote some attention to this important department during the yead.' There's his promise. Did he keep that promise? No!
 "One year later, in May, 19l6, he included the following in his annual report: The most important func- tion of our government has been al lowed to drift along without great deal of attention Of system and cer- tainly without equality, and yet it is here where our revenue must be derived to conduct our government. *@4s The burden or the cost of gov ernment should be distributed equal ly and this cannot be done until more time, study and knowledge is applied to making assessments. Our assessors should devote their entire time to this work. It is a notorious fact that there is gross inequality in our present assessment for taxation. 4 second promise, and again-brok- en.
 Tn 1917, he said in his annual message: After a careful study of the taxation problem in this city have been forced to the conclusion that our present system of assess ment for taxation if we can dignify it by the name Of system is obsolete inadequate and surely not equitable. In my 1916 message to your honor able body I recommended that the assessors devote their entire time to the work. Time and study must be spent upon this problem. Part time officials in this important depart ment of the government is ridic- ulous.' Did he do anything about it' No.
 Tn 1918, the following: Under the caption of property assessments for taxation in my message of 1916. I discussed the inequalities arising out of the present system of assess ment. I said at that time: '1n- equalities in assessments for taxation are harmful and productive of a pessimistic, dissatisfied citizenry.' , The burden Of the cost of the gov ernment should be distributed equal ly and this cannot be done until more time, study and knowledge is applied to making assessments. s@@% A proper assessment or system of assessment would add millions to our grand list and equalize the burdens of taxation.' What did he do about 1t? Nothing at all,
 Message of 1919
 Tn 1919, he reported to the com- mon council: Under the caption of taxation in my message of 1917 l discussed our method Of assessment for taxation. I said at that time. After careful study of the taxa tlon problem in this city. I have been forced to the conclusion that our present system of assessment Tor taxation, if we can dignify it by the name Of a system, is obsolete, inadequate and surely not cuui- table" We have had no system of assessments, little thought has been spent upon trying 10 arrive at an equitable basis for purposes of val uatlon, and the inequalities in our assessments grew so apparent that demand for an immediate rcas- sessment in the establishment Of q system of apportoning values was fnally made by our citizens which I nope will be productive of good and eradicate the present inequalities. In my 1916 message to your honorable body l predicted that we would face taxrate of p mills unless action be taken immediately to eliminate gross inequality in our present as aessment'
 So you see, five times during his admlnstrations as mayor he made the promise of reasscssmcnl which he is making now and five times he has broken his word to you But he says: Let me get back in office again and I'll do it his time. Still you must remember his broken promises. And remember QuigIcy IS good on promises, but bankrupt on performance"
 Mayor Paonessa introduced Atlor- ney McDonough and landed his qualifications for inc office or mayor, telling of important projects before the city Tor consideration and pointing to Candidate McDonouch as the man best fitted to handle thc c'ty's interests m this connection.
 Day Hccl>icd
 Day, candidate for comptrollur vas hecklcd by Nicholas Surru who broke in on Days speech immediate Iv after the latter was introduced by Republican Town Committee Chair man Harry Ginsbur@ at the Russell 6s Erwin factory gate this noon.
 Former Mayor Quiglcy who llus been troubled with larynsitis almost since the opening Of his campaign for the mayoralty, found if impos- Sible 10 speak today and Day an sWered criticisms on behalf Of the partys standard bearer.
 Attorney GiOSburg had inst com