The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-04-18
COMMISSIONERS
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/ erty were $508.8O in 1888. $49l 40
in 1889, $643.50 in 1910, 1854 90 IN
. 1912, S84e.20 in 1912 - then in
creased to S7,776.00 in 1915
an increase Of more than 100 per-
cent above the previous year, and
/ $50 percent more than 1888 and
1889. We know that taxes gen
orally were not substantially in.
creased in that year. On the adj
justed basis VIM. Curry Sons Co.
paid $l2,837l8 in taxes AMI
penalties. an average of more
than 100000 for the twelve
years.
Il will probably be accused O.
aspiring tor the office of City
Commissioner in order to obtain
this adjustment in taxes, when as
a matter of fact I did not own
any interest in VIM Curry Sons
; Company at that time. | am a
large taxpayer in Key West and
my taxes are always paid
promptly-and without special
concessions
Il asplred for the office of
City Commissioner only because
wanted 10 help the city in which
have lived since birth. During
the two years ! was Mayor, and
since that time as Commissioner.
the City Government has 6unc-
toned in a very efficient manner.
The taxpayers received more
benefits i'll public improvements
than during the previous 5 years.
The office cost me many 'thous-
ands of dollars spent making
trips for the benefit of the city,
entertainment of visiting officials
who were IN a position to help
Key West, etc No city money
was spent for these purposes
during the time l have been in
office, anc the small income |
received from the city was do
mated to our Public High School
Athletic Fund.
Il have lived in Key West So
i years; have worked diligently in
/ an effort to achieve success, and
| have always lived honestly and
decentlyH Every dollar l have ac-
cumulated is invested in Key
West and Monroe County. and
without any egotism | state that
have contributed more to the
welfare ard. progress of Key
West than those who are trying
and who might continue trying
to maligp me. I ann sUnei the
thousands of people who Rfiow
me we'll, will need no explana-
ton of my conduct. 1t is regret
able that large number of good
citizens who have come to Key
West in recent years. and who do
not know me and other City
Commissioners are likely to get
the idea-sfter~ reading the. local
daily neWspaper-that we have a
corrupt City Commission, be-
cause they have not been present
ed with all the facts
Il hope my resignation will
save you some embarrassment.
have enjoyed working with you
and wish you all success in your
future endeavors for the welfare
of Key West"
The commission voted not to
accept the resignation of Adams.
Applause from the audience
greeted the motion.
Commissioner Harvey: Every
one makes mistakes. l am sorry
about Adams resignation. l am
prepared to ask that the resolu-
ton (abatement of taxeSl be re-
considered. 1882 50 in cancelled
taxes was too much. The resigna-
ton may nut my motion in bad
light, but move that the resolu-
ton be reconsidered. This was
greeted with more applause from
the gathering.
Commissioner Louis Carbonell:
Il second the notion. This will
give Adams a chance to present
his side. But want to say this
that during the remainder of
my term IN office, l will never
reduce assessment outside of the
equalization board"
On roll call ali three commits
sioners voted to reconsider the
tax abatement of 1852 .95 at the
next regular meeting.
Pass License Fee
On First Reading
On first reading the setting of
license fee of $500 for finance
companies was approved.
Offers 500 For
Small Lot @aes
Robert j. Pinder, 1921 Watson
street; made an offer of $l00 for
a small lot at the corner of Vir-
ginia and Watson The strip of
land is six feet deep.
May Build 100
Room Motel h.
A representative. of David
Lord presented a land plan on