The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-04


 there are only two issues in . municipal campaign. The kind of government we should have and the men and women who are elected to carry on that govern- ment.
 Tonight I want to say something about the men and women who are associated with me as candidates on the Democratic ticket. Their efforts have been largely respon- sihle for whatever record this ad. tninistration has made. I, want to mention also the splendid contri- button that has been made by the public spirited citizens, RepuhM- can as well as Democratic, who have served on our various boards. We must acknowledge that we have received from them full coopera. ton on all matters pertaining to the welfare of the City of Water bury.
 ThOmas M. COnlOn
 Returning to our ticket will speak first of our Comptroller, MT. Thomas M. Conlon, who is running for reelection. MT. Con- lon was recommended, by me for this office two years ago strictly on the basis of his qualifications. He had no political record, but his education and business experience had given him an excellent prep. aration for the duties of this of- flee. In addition to his education ct the Harvard Business School he has e degree in engineering from Rensselaer,. Two years in ofiice have confirmed our judgment. MT. Conlon has given careful study to to all of our financial problems. Our financing, both temporary and long-terIn, has been handled at a low cost and without difficulty or confusion. There has been no scraSnbllng for funds during cer. tain periods and no unnecessary borrowing. This has been the result of MT. Conlon's careful and ac- curate estimate of our needs.
 Another example of good finan- clal management Is found in the prompt payment of all our bills. The practice of taking c discount on these bills, instituted by Mir. Conlon, has saved the city many thousands of dollars.
 Perhaps most important has been the handling Of our long. term financing for important pulp lie improvements. After an ex- haustive study MT. Conlon made a comprehensive report based on our own financial requirements and on the market for this type of SC. curity, As q result of this we oh- tained the use of the necessary funds ct . remarkable low cost and on Q repayment basis which eliminated any possibility of strain on our taxpayers.
 Of equal importance has been the job of collecting the money to carry on the city business. Our Tax Collector, MT. Humbert Man- gini has received SO much praise, not only In Waterbury but from outside of this city, that I need hardly add to this commendation. It is enough to say that our tax collection record has been excels lent. Improved business conditions and the splendid cooperation of our tax payers has contributed to this result. Nevertheless, these factors do not alter the fact that Waterbury'S record in this res. pect compares favorably with cities throughout the United States. Furthermore, our record of col. lection of back taxes has been re- I1arkahle which can result only from the unfailing diligence of the Tax Collector. The efficiency and courtesy with which Mir. Mangini has conducted his office has earned him the admiration and friendship of his fellow citizens.
 In Mrs. Kilmartin, our candidate for reelection as Town Clerk, we have c well known and well liked public servant. Her office has been conducted with efficiency and in an atmosphere of friendiineSS and helpfuiness to the large number of our citizens who have occasion to do business with this important office.
 City Treasurer
 MT. Serge Belanger, who is our City Treasurer and the nominee for that office, is well known to the people of Waterbury. He is able and conscientious. He deserves the complete confidence which the public has in his integrity. bee lieve he merits your approval and support.
 We have h the office of City Clerk 6 young man who Is entitled to the popularity that he enjoys, MT. Joseph Shea. He performs the duties of his office faithfully and with unfailing good nature and courtesy. All those who have had to call on his services, have found him helpful and cooperative, as have the officials of the city gov- eyfmert.
 Running again for the office, of