The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-10-08
Hash States Views and
Position as to Matters of
Interest to Ashe Voters.
Democratic Nominee for N. C.
Legislature Says He Doesn't
Favor Any Tax Increase
RESIGNS HIS FEDERAL POST

J. B. Hash, former successful
county superintendent of schools
and at present candidate for the
state legislature on the Democratic
ticket, has given out the following
statement to the voters of the
county:
'tNow that I have been relieved
from my post of duty as an En-
ploye of the Federal Government
under the rules of which I was not
permitted to issue political state
ments, I take pleasure in frankly
stating to you my views and position
on certain matters of interest to
yourselves, to me and to our County:
81. Taxation: The levying of taxes
is the duty of the Board of County
Commissioners and our candidates
for County Commissioners have ex-
pressed themselves in statement
against any increase in our present
tax rate. want to assure the people
of Ashe County that l will not spon-
sor or pass any legislation in the
General Assembly which would
make it necessary for the Board of
County Commissioners to increase
the tax rate or levy any additional
taxes. Neither will I repeal any ex-
) isting laws, the repeal of which
would result in an increase in our
tax rate or the levying of additional
taxes. The next General Assembly
will consider a proposal for the
State to take over a portion Of the
indebtedness of counties incurred in
the construction of roads. favor
and shall support any feasible and
practicable measure which can be
worked out whereby the State can
assume our County Indebtedness in
CURED for roads or any part OF 1t.
20. Schools: The operation of
schools including teachers salaries
is financed with money furnished by
the State and none of which is col
( lected from a tax on land or prop
erty. I am opposed to any tax what
ever on land or property for this
purpose. As to the construction OF
school buildings, while ] was Super
intendent of schools, was able to
put through a program under which
the County received a considerable
amount of Federal money for the
construction and repairing of school
buildings. In this program received
the hearty cooperation of those in
authority in the CWA and ERA set
ups, the school principals, commit
teemen and the citizens OF the var1-
Gus communities in Ashe County.
This work has been carried forward
under the WPA set up by my sue
cessor in office. ALI the money
which was spent came from the
Federal Government except small
amounts contributed by the differ
ent communities. This program has
saved the taxpayers of Ashe Coun-
tY many thousands of dollars. Our
County with its present load OF in
debedness as I then knew and as 1
now know was not and is not able
to spend money for the construction
of new school buildings and do not
favor any increase in taxation for
this purpose, feeling that our Coun-
ty and its school can successfully
function with the improvements
which this program has provided
them. Therefore, I DO NOT FAVOR
AND WILL NOT FAVOR ANY
INCREASE IN TAXES IN ASHE
COUNTY FOR ANY SCHOOL
PURPOSES. However, I do favor
less GENERALIZATION and more local
control of schools.
..3. Old Age Pension: I favor and
shall support State participation In
Old Age Pensions and other benefits
under the National Social Security
Act, promoted and passed by the
National Democratic Administration
and introduced and sponsored in
Congress by our own Congressman
Doughton. favor this without any
increase in taxes on land or prop
erty. My opponent states that he
favors this measure, although he is
supporting Candidate Landon who
is condemning the Social Security
Act which has made these benefits
and pensions possible for. our aged,
afflicted and needy people.
Il. On any other issues which
NAV arise, / shall strive at all times
to learn what is the majority senti-
ment of the thinking and right
minded people of my County and to
ca.s my votes as they would have
me cast them as their Representa-
tive, using the best judgment OF
which / am capable in arriving at
conclusion and welcoming at all
times the advice and suggestions OF
my fellow citizens.
IS. Having been nominated by ac-
clamation for Representative in the
General Assembly by the County
Democratic Convention, accept the
responsibility placed upon me and
earnestly solicit the support of the
voters not only in my party which
has nominated me but of all parties. !"