THE MAYORAL ELECTION.
TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l have always thought that the position of Mayor was only aspired to, with a probability of success, by men who have more than a nominal interest in the welfare of a City or Borough. I have lived in Hamilton for many years and have taken an interest in its rise and progress, but I never remember the name of Dyer appearing in the columns of the press in connection with the affairs of the Borough. Jt may be true " that a still tongue makes a wise head," but I have yet to learn that utter inactivity, both in deed and word, should constitute qualification for the highest office in the community. Further, I do not think it desirable that a man should be elected to such a position on a faggot vote. I mean by the lease of a piece of land for which he can have no possible use, and for which he holds a six months' lease from a strong partisan at the rental of .Is for the term.—l am, &e.,' Hamiltoniax.
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Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 373, 29 November 1898, Page 2
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