The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-06-20
STATEMENT BY
JONAS w. SINES
CANDIDATE FOR
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

TO the Republican Voters of Garrett County:
l have placed before you my candidacy for renomina-
ton County Commissioner of Garrett County at the
primary next Monday, June Oath There are certain
accomplishments of the past three and half years to which
desire to direct attention. To all of them have given
my support and efforts
During the present term, obligations of the county
incurred before the members Of the present Board took
office have been paid in the of $342 050l in addition
to the regular annual payments on the lateral road bonds:
The county has been placed basis and at
the end Of 1915 able to close the books with all
bills paid and without the necessity Of borrowing any money
for that purpose The county now indebted only tor the
remaining road bonds, not yet DUE and such current bills
have not been presented not due Money is avail
able for all of the latter when presented
The sum of $4800000 has been invested in government
bonds and approximately 100000 is in special bank
account both apart for the school building fund An
additional $3000000 was levied this and is now avail
able for investment until such time the building program
get under way These amounts raised partly by
leves required by Acts Of the Legislature and partly by
independent leVes.
We have met the requirements of the hospital provision
in the will of the late George W. Loar and assured this
greatly needed institution for Garrett County While by the
terms of this will the erection Of the hospital was made the
responsibility of the executors and it comes to the county
only when completed cooperating in every possible
way and that it will be erected plans
and details can be worked out and building conditions make
it possible Only reversal of what have done by new
board of County Commissioners could keep the county from
getting this hospital and confident that there is
possibility of that being done by OF this years cand-
dates
Despite conditions, shortage Of funds due to re,
ducton in gasoline tax, difficulty in obtaining labor and
proper equipment the following has been accomplished in
the Roads Department. in addition to the ordinary work.
The sum of sci 92O24 has been saved set apart and
deposited with the State Roads Commission to match
Federal expenditures in Garrett County during the first
year of the Federal Post War Road Building Program 1t IS
hoped to get this construction under way shortly but this
is dependent upon action by the Federal Highway De
plrtment and State Roads Commission Matching of funds
is required by the government.
BY the end of this year, approximately 40 miles of
black top road will have been added to the road mileage OF
the county during the term.
Better and modern equipment has been purchased
and the Roads Department is in better condition for
road repairs and construction than any time the
roads turned back to the county
To those and many other things looking to the
advancement of the county have my time and efforts
during my term of office stand for advancement rapidly
this may be possible without placing undue hardship
upon the taxpayers Of the county With the experience
which have gained feel that am better qualified to
the people of this county than when took office, and
if renOmnatcd Monday will continue give the best
administration of which | capable without favor
Partially.
1t has not been possible for all the Republican
voters in the county during this primary campaign but
respectfully solicit the support Of all.
Respectfully yours,
JONAS w. SINES,
Candidate for County Commissioner.
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