The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-04

G QUE 4luAKlCeS are III proper COn" dltion can we provide the irdi- vidual tax payer or rent payer with adequate services and proper improvements ct a cost that he can pay.
 With Q good financial record as c basis, Waterbury has made progress in Q material and tan- gible way.
 New Pipe Line
 We have begun the construc- ton of Q water supply pipe line from our reservoir system to sup- plement the present forty-flve year old single line. Here is @ project which was recommended by responsible persons as long ago as 1914. The need was widely recognized. DlSregarding party affiliations our proposal was strongly supported by 8 great number of our citizens. This project will cost a large amount of money-but 1t was necessary and we did not hesitate to under take 1t. Right at this moment, as Q result of industrial demand and of drought conditions throughout the country, we are made forcibly to realize the danger of reliance upon Q single inadequate pipe line. Our well-being, our pros- perity and our contribution to National Defense are utterly de- pendent upon an adequate water supply.
 We are starting the building of 6 new dam designed to provide more reserves of water for our great industrial organizations and adequate pressure for Individual homes in the higher sections of the city.
 We have made provision for starting a trade school to develop the industrial skills and domestic arts of the members of our com nunity. Those three projects are the cause for which 1t was neces- safy to issue bonds. As an ex- ample of our policy in regard to . long.terna financing, we have ar- ranged these borrowings on ba- sis which requires their full pay ment well within the life of each project. Furthermore, the sched- ule of repayment has been care- fully arranged so at no time is our total annual debt service in- creased. Therefore. no increase in taxation will be required for this purpose.
 FuIi-Tim Health Oflicer
 Tn addition, we have initiated the employment of Q full time health otfacer in compliance with recommendations made as the re- suit of Q survey conducted by the Department of Public Health and the Yale University School of Medicine.
 We have nearly completed the construction of new bridge on the important Baldwin street trafilc artery.
 We have erected . new gym and center for community activities at the Anderson school.
 Our Public Works department has been carrying on Q broad program including the Baldwin Street bridge already mentioned; the broad new highway on Water town avenue, the improved street lighting on West Main and Bank streets, the introduction of safety islands ct Central avenue, Holmes avenue and Willow street. Also, . consistent improvement is be- ing made in the pavements of the streets in many sections of the city and Q larger appropriation within our regular budget for ir- creased water distribution.
 Taxpayers Responsible
 Tn c large degree the splendid attitude of our taxpayers in mak- ing payments in unprecedented volume has made this record pos- s!ble. We feel that the taxpayers have had confidence that our promises would be fulfilled and they have made possible a record which includes payments on our debt of one million, seven hundred and thirty-three thousand dollars, within two years - as well as Q favorable operating record, and the improvements which have mentioned.
 We have every confidence that improvements similar to those mentioned can be continued and accelerated as a result of a con- tinuing satisfactory financial record.
 The results that I have outlined have been accomplished by the ap- plication of common sense poli- cies to our municipal problems. When I took office I was determ- ined that my administration would be one which would deserve and. l hoped, would receive the confi- dence of all of our citizens re- gardless of party. In making ap- polntments I insisted upon ob- taining the services of responsible and capable individuals. This is 3 democratic administration, and most of the appointments have been democratic appointments. I make no apology for installing Q QSuAOC1At4C 6ukAAAAAAcbA &t4OAAs OAA government is operated under two party political system which has been specifically approved re- gently in this city. However, I do not apologize for ignoring political considerations in certain instances where felt that the welfare of the city would be served by so doing.
 Reputable Appointments
 When it came to the important appointments to the various boards which govern the depart ments that make up our city gov- ernment, I secured the services Of persons of reputation and ability. Tam grateful to them for the splen- did cooperation which they have given to me, and for the fine serv. Ices that they have rendered to tnelr fellow citizens. It has been publicly attested by Republican leaders that the Republican mem. berS of these boards are persons