The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-26

X to their wishes and become a candi- date for mayor on the democratic ticket.
 II believe that the candidate for mayor. or for any other office on < the democratic t.cket, should be selected by the entire membership of the democratic party, which in- cludes men and women. do not believe 1t is the function of the democratic town committee to of- fera nomination to anyone; their duty, as see 1t. fs to receive the < candidate selected by the people and after thus being selected to work for that candidates election"
 Criticizcs Town Committees
 Activity.
 Mir Kennedy's statement concern { ing the town committees functions Is believed to be directed at the meeting Tuesday night at which the mayor was present and at which he agreed to run again after being asked to accept the nomination by Town Chairman John H. Crary, speaking in behalf of the town committee. Continuing Mir Kennedy said:
 The election of the delegates on the ticket which will support me for mayor will mean that to those dele gates will go the power of building up the democratic organization and 1t will be my aim to see that rep resentatipe democrats adhering to the principles of democracy will be selected.
 No Commissioners on Jobs
 .If elected mayor of the city of Waterbury. the voters will have my
 
 my boards will be permitted to oc- cupy any office in the City Hall in conjunction with the heads of any department. I shall further insist that city positions shall be filled by our own citizens and that all mer- chandise used by the city shall be purchased from Waterbury mer- chants.
 During the course of my cam paign, I shall discuss with the vot- CTS the financial problems of the city and offer to them my ideas as to the solution of these problems.
 I shall place no barriers between myself and the people, but will hold myself in readiness to meet them and frankly discuss with them wha. my stand will be on all questions pertaining to the betterment of tine city. further assure the people that If elected the portals of my office will be open and unguarded so that my fellow townsmen shall be free to meet me and discuss with me their various problems.
 The Battle Is On.
 Ex-Superintendent Kennedy's en- try into the race for the nomination to-day had been anticipated for lru fu fnY mai announcement now starts the fight off. Both sides will have 10 prepare for the primaries, which will be held the latetr part of Aug ust or the early part of September. Much comment on the coming fight was heard throughout Waterbury this morning and this afternoon.
 MT Kennedy, born in Waterbury, was educated in the local schools. Later he went to Mount St Mary's college in Emmitsburg, Md. where he was graduated. From there he went to Catholic university at Wash 1ngton, D. c. He holds c. k. de- gree and because of his engineering ability has gained fame both here and in the middle west for his knowledge of engineering undertak- ings.
 MT Kennedy is member Of the Connecticut Society of Civil En- gineers and president of the Central New England Water Works asso- ciation.
 Chairman Crary Expresses Regret.
 Town Chairman Crary. when in- formed of the announcement of Mir Kennedy's candidacy. expressed re- gret that a primary battle is to face the party this year.
 "The right of any citizen to seek public office is recognized" he stated. However, I feel that 1t IS unfortunate at this time that Mayor Hayes is to be hampered in his aim to carry on the wonderful work he has accomplished so far in the ad- minisfration of his duties to the public"