The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

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 tional Representation system of electing the members of the council and the board of education. P. R. is the means whereby the voter is giv- en a direct voice in the nomination as well as the election of candi- dates; whereby the majority always rules, but whereby the minorities are represented; and whereby the political machines are wrecked on the rocks of effective ballots cast by the majority of the citizens; (3) The merit system, which treats the pub lie and the city employees with equal fairness, thereby assuring efficien- cy and economy rather than patron age and waste.
 Lack of space has prevented an- swering many questions which, it is sincerely hoped, have come to mind. How much salary do the members of council get? What be- comes of the board of relief? How has the proposed charter worked in other cities? These are just few of the questions which might be asked by persons who have become interested. It is the earnest desire of the Citizens Good Government As- sociation to inform the public fully on all points of the proposed char ter system, and for that purpose its Speakers Bureau is maintained. The bureau-a group of men who are recruited from all parties and from all walks of life-Sincere believers in the proposed form of government, who have made a study of it in order to be in position to inform their fellow citizens. If your own club-or even 8 dozen of your friends like to hear speak CT, or take part in a demonstration proportional representation cleo ton, phone or write the office of the CGGA, A Central Avenue, 4-8576. The .CGGA has also published a number of pamphlets on the pro posed charter. High Spots of the Proposed Charter" sums up briefly the essential clements; "You and Your Vote" explains the proportion al representation system of voting, and contrasts it with the present Waterbury system" The Hocus Focus of Waterbury Government" outlines some of the financial mis- management which has taken place in Waterbury for many years, and contrasts it with the records of var ious city manager cities. These pamphlets are available, free, at the CGGA office.
 The CGGA has provided the Bronson Library with a complete reference library on the subject of the propc.~d charter, as it is pro- posed for Waterbury, and as It has worked in other cities. Each of the three Waterbury newspapers have carried series of articles on the sub ject-and these articles, including this series, are available to the pub- lie in scrapbooks at the Bronson Library. CGGA pamphlets as de- scribed above are there; as well as the following pamphlets of the Ma tional Municipal League: "The Story of the City Manager Plan," "City Manager Cities During the Depres- sion,' "The City Manager Plan at Work" and 'P. R. Leaflet No. 5". There you will find an excellent short book by Hallett, entitled "P. R., the Key to Democracy" and a more lengthy book "City Manage I ment: The Cincinnati Experiment" l by Charles P. Taft. They have the Waterbury Charter Commission Re- port, the present city charter, and copies of the proposed city manager -P. R. Charter. You may also ask for list of articles on the subject of the city manager plan and P. R. which have appeared in national magazines during the last year.
 Regardless of your present opin- ion concerning the proposed city charter, you should regard 1t as | your duty to yourself. as well as to 1 your country in the interests of preserving democracy, to become fully informed on this important subject, on which you will be called upon to cast your vote. It IS the desire of the CGGA to assist every person who wants guidance in seek ing information. If you can't find
 the answers to your questions at the Bronson Library-if you are unable to hear a speaker or see demonstra- ton P. R. election, our Association will be glad to have you call at our office--or phone our office-for any | information you are seeking.
 The Citizens Good Government | Association is confident that, when l the people of Waterbury are suffi- ciently informed concerning the proposed Cincinnati plan charter, that they will want 1t and will vote for it. Then, with a united front, the people of Waterbury will surge tahea& to make Waterbury the best gover} led city in New Englandl