The frontiersman., 1952-10-02
Valley Froniiersman
Candidates Speck-
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mean a big job ahead. However, with the cooperation of the people of this city and good business management this expansion can become a shining reality. be- lieve that all these improvements are within our reach if we plan intelligently and back our plans with action.
 have been asked for a state ment concerning a three-mill property tax if it is the only al- formative for financing a sewer system, if all other existing sourc- eS of revenue have been exhaur'- ed, only then will I be in favor of such tax. Don McKechnie. candidate for
 one-Year term. City Council
 have lived in Palmer for IT years and watched it grow, and am interested in seeing Palmer grow for the next 10 years like it has in the past. .....
 l have been in the excavating business for the last eight years in Palmer. have followed utilit- ies and road building since .1941,
 own my own home and have a wife and two children-one that is in high school.
 am not running for the .Coun- cil to profit in my, own business as some may think.
 Russell Felzien, candidate. for
 two-Year term, City Council
 l. I am a married man with two children, Alaskan born.
 2. I have lived the last 12. years in this area of Alaska.
 3. I have had eight years of suc- cessful business experience.
 4. l am property owner in Palmer and have a high school education.
 5. l am interested in a sewer and better water system, bet ter streets, street lights. and play grounds for the children.
 6. l am opposed to a property tax.
 2. l firmly believe the present sales tax will take care of Pal mer's needs if the loop holes in the ordinance are amended. Arthur w.. tTcmn.Yl Thompson, candidate for three, year term
 A a businessman, taxpayer, and permanent resident of Palmer, I feel that I am qualified to be- come member of the City Coun- cil.
 am B year of age, family man and three years. a resident of Palmer. After graduating from high school, ! studied engineer ing two years in college.
 During World War II, served overseas as a navigator and pilot in the USAF. Following the war, l held a number of administra- tive positions in the service, the most important being planning officer on a generals staff
 If elected as a councilman I shall devote all the time required of me to municipal government and civic duties. I shall strive to carry out the peoples will in all issues brought before the Council without prejudice.
 believe that our present rev. enues are adequate to meet our necessary commitments and ob- legations. l am against any addi- tional personal or real estate taxes. 1 shall work tirelesSly for the betterment of our proud city of Palmer, the future capital of Alaska.
 O. K. Kincaid,; candidate for
 three-Year term. City Council
 Editors note: This candidate belongs to a profession that frowns on personal advertising. Because of this he declined 10 make a statement. In answer 10 the question. however, he said he would vote "Yes" for a three mill levy if that were inc only way of getting Palmer an adequate sewer system.
 Betty Mears. candidate for three
 year term, City Council
 The new City Council will be faced with great many problems and jobs to be done.
 The streets should be acquired immediately by the city and