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Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 624, 15 April 1921, Page 1

Election Notices. ELECTORS. VOTE FOR MERIT AND ABILITY. VOTE FOR VI S. ROBERTS, The Progres»ve Candidate. At this particiJar time special care should be takeif to select men for Councillors stability and commercial training. Vote solidly for S. Roberts, the candidate who will do his utmost to see that your rates are spent to the best advantage possible. * TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF PUKEKOHE. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN— In response to a very pressing request, representative of the Pukekohe Chamber of Commerce and also agreeable I am assured to a majority of the present Council, I have consented to nomination for the office of Mayor of Pukekohe. I had hoped to pass along quietly rather than to be ! brought into such prominence, but is is evident that a large number of those interested in the conduct of the Borough affairs have been looking for someone to take charge in whom they have confidence as to ability, integrity anp soundness of politics. The lot haslfallen upon myself./For many reasonsll wish it were otherwise, yet the urglncy of the request is such that I c%nnot treat it lightly and so have acceded. Being on the stump, as to th| older residents, I believe it is quitelunnecessary for me to expound my liews on the civic problems that confront the inhabitants of Pukekohe. fTo many of the newcomers I arm I think, practically unknown, and ft is for the benefit of these that I Sm|asked to explain my local politics. i>, This I do briefly:— (a) As to Who staff I shall, if elected, demancmefficiency and methodical working pwth adequate remuneration. The ifiiiijnust not be allowed to wag the dbg. (b) As to? stf place eft'icien lutely, new the highway Borough as have no int outskirts. (c) As t( naiy income roads, my p cation short ! office and a far as possi cations. (d) The to be carefi :mai rks near aking tion and roads T ,enance first nbsoct. I look upon e centre of the place, but eglecting the ets of ke ext to un he distri Available icy is to after ition of ordistreets and an allonng into erwards yea: to work to and as ese alloious Borough Services ;y maintained tended as rajfdly as practice (e) If oppdltune, to give e the ratepayer® authorisations dertaking the Various works for loans have bein sanctioned, pla&ng drainage first. pWhile my policy mist be governed lately by the availabil of money, it will also be governed largely by theWDrospectitve cost off works. « V, (f) Strict supervision of proposals'; for expenditureiand systematic oversight while works are in progress. My piofessioinal experience especially fits me for this.f (g) As to charges for existing services, some adjustments may be undertaken on the grounds of income and equitable incidence of charges. (h) To give careful consideration to suggestions from outside the Council for the introduction of various conveniences and utilities and if possible to give effect to these suggestions if advisable. (i) To • absolutely discountenance gi aft. - , (j) To insist on roads and road fiontages being systematically cleared of noxious weeds and to encourage titdiness of property generally. (k) To discourage the erection of poor structures In the main street and to check jerry building, For this pu> pose to appoint an inspector who understands building and, if necessary, to amend the By-laws relating to buildings, Having promised to address a pubI'c meeting of the Electors on the 25th inst., you will then have an opportunity to ascertain my views more fully. Yours faithfully, JOHN ROUTLY. Pukekohe, April 18, 1921. 772 A FlVfl DAYS’ mpglON Conducted nfc Hoop will be held \ HAI WEST MAUOC commencing SUNDAY, (Next Sunda J at 7.30 each Pie; I moke Jjvs as widely known as p i sible. All are invited. '