The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-10
Democratic Party
 Non1inates Ticket
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choice Is permitted us". The ad- ministration, he declared to loud applause, stands on It's record and goes before the voters on its rec ord.
 Launching into a vigorous defense of the charge that the administra- ton has wasted the taxpayers money, the mayor cited that since 1884 seven bridges have been erect ed, over 100000 lineal feet of wa- ter mains have been built, more than 5000 feet of sanitary sewers, and more than 60,000 feet of storm sewers. At the same time, he de- clared, the tax rate was being re- duced.
 Every Taxpayer Benefits
 Every taxpayer has benefited by tax reduction, said the mayor. Po- litical opponents have made the charge that this city's tax rate is the highest in the state, knowing that this charge is wholly untrue, Mayor Hayes stated. Taxes here, he declared, are actually lower than in Hartford, New Haven and Bridge port because local property is as- sessed at only 30 per cent of its fair market value in 1929, while the other cities assess 1t at the full 100 per cent. A Waterburian who pays taxes of $252, he said in illustration, would pay $265 in Hartford, $275 in New Haven and $286 in Bridge port.
 The tax rate in Waterbury has been decreased, he stated, while the rate in Bridgeport remained about the same and those in New Haven and Hartford were being increased.
 Salary Cuts Restored
 Salary reductions voluntarily &C., cepted by city employees have beeu restored, he pointed out, while pulp lie health has been improved, and a major paving program has been set underway. The efficiency of the fire department, said the mayer, has resulted in @ lowering of fire insurance rates and a consequent saving to property owners, while an efficient safety campaign by the poe lice department has saved lives, pre- vented injuries, and brought about sharp reductions in automobile in- surance rates. The work of the welfare department through the years of the depression was also highly praised. Concluding, Mayor Hayes called on the people of Waterbury to support the adminis- tration in this campaign as the ad- ministration worked for their in- terest "in all the dark years since 1930".
 City Clerk Fitzmaurice
 City Clerk John P. Fitzmaurice, speaking briefly, predicted another victory for the party at the polls in October. He called on all party workers to give their full support to the ticket.
 Controller D. J. Leary
 Controller Daniel J. Leary de- clared that the city's financial con- dition has improved steadily since the present administration went into office. Waterbury's credit rating has gone up from 54 per cent to S4 per cent, he declared, and the city's finances are in a healthy condition. The tax rate has been reduced, while the grand list has remained at $l64,S00, ,000, the same as in 1927. Controller Leary promised, if reelected, intelligent management of the city's finances. Look at our record" he said, that's what we're running on."
 City Sheriff Nardona
 City Sheriff Angelo Nardona de- clared that his nomination was high honor to the Italian people of Waterbury. Voters of Italain descent would, he said, support the Democratic ticket at the polls.
 Mrs. Mary Kilmartin
 Mrs. Mary Kilmartin, given rousing ovation when introduced to the gathering, thanked the dele- gates for the high honor paid her. Declaring that she had received many assurances of personal sup port, she said she did not seek that support for herself but for the en- tire Democratic ticket.