The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-04

appolntiye board is the board of finance. Under the law as it existed when I took office 1t would have been possible to ap- point all five Of the appointed members from my own party. This, however, would have taken from our citizens a right of repre- sentation to which consider them to be entitled. Consequently, ! appointed to this board three thoroughly responsible and tnde~ pendent persons who are members of the Republican party, giving them e strong minority representa- ton on the whole board. Further more, at the last session of the legislature this administration sponsored and secured the pass- age of a bill making such minor ity representation Q requirement for the future. The organization of our city government on this basis has meant that the citizens of waterbury have every right to expect that their interests are pee ing carefully watched in all re spects end in all departments. They can have complete conft- dence in the reports that are is- sued to them. The satisfactory record that has been obtained can be credited, in considerable meas ure, to the interest that has been shown by those citizens who have accepted the responsibility of serv- ing on our boards.
 Emergency Ahead
 No hard and fast rules can be laid down for the future. The next administration will operate during 8 time of great national emer- gency. It will have duties and problems which would not be ex- pected in normal times. The services of the city will, as always, be necessary for the well-being ot its citizens and these services will also become vital to the progress of the National Defense effort m which Waterbury plays so large a part. The question of civilian de- fense itself cannot be ignored.
 Problems resulting from short ages of material and labor, from higher prices or imitation, will af- feet our, city in common with the rest of the country. The effects of this great defense effort must be studied carefully so that no un- fair or unreasonable hardship which is avoidable will be suffered by any group of our citizens whether they be taxpayers, rent payers, wage earners, city ern' ployes, business men or any racial group.
 Ali of these factors must be con- sidered always with the future of our city kept firmly in mind. They must be fitted into policies which will secure for us our financial stability and the real and steady progress which must be based on that financial stability. It is with Q full realization of tho RbOpASAAA0 aAAb tiiC uAduSuo NNFsSS which will result for me and for my colleagues from a successful conclusion to this campaign that accept the designation as your candidate for mayor of the City of Waterbury.
 I take pleasure in running for office in this campaign In com pany with the men and women whom you have selected as your candidates - they have the ex- perience, the demonstrated ability the reputation and the integrity which high public office requires. Our campaign will be free from personalities and bitterness. We feel that we owe to our opponents every consideration and respect We believe that the voters will want to hear us discuss the issues --and that is what we propose to do. I assure you that we will do all in our power to be worthy of the confidence which you repose in us.