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West Coast Times, Issue 320, 2 October 1866, Page 3

Election Notice- . TO THE ELECTORS OF THE MUNICIPALITY" OF HOKITIKA. Gentlemen — A S a candidate for your suffrages at the approaching election, I consider myself bound to give you my opinions on some of the chief topics that must engross the attention of the Municipal Council. lam a man of few words, and will not, therefore, go into detail, but will state generally my views. , In the first place, it is absolutely necessary to commence v£&t' improvements in the formation of^oifr streets, and no rate, in reason, that could be imposed would do half of what is required. I therefore would be willing that, as provided by the Ordinance, a loan should be raised for this purpose, to be repaid as required by law ; and this would be but lightly felt, as the improved streets would bring in increased revenue through the higher rating ; where bare spots now are, houses would quickly be erected, and therefore any reasonable loan, bearing moderate interest, I should be in favor of at the outset. With respect to 'drainage there can be but one opinion ; and I should, in case of election, do all vjn* my power to have a thoroughly scientific examination, so as to ascertain the best method of keeping the swampy portions of the town free from water, and render much that is at present comparatively uninhabitable— dry, and fit for occupation. , The care of the wharves is distinctly given over to the Council by the-- Municipal Ordinance, and I presume that that body may, therefore, be authorised to fix dues. Should this be the case, lam of opinion that they should be as light as possible, so that every possible* encouragement may be given to shipping (o frequent this port. The supply of water is a most necessary measure, and I shall exert myself by all means in my power to bring it about. Few places are so favorably situated as Hokitika in this respect, for a constant and ample supply can be obtained at comparatively little expense. Should Ibe returned, this shall be my first care. The maintenance " of an effective Fire Brigade in a town composed 'as this one is, almost entirely of wood, is, I consider, one of the most imperative duties of the Council ; and 1 shall at all times be most happy in endeavoring^ b\ all means in my power, to assist the -disinterested body of volunteera who have come forward so readily on all occasions. I think that an annual grant, to liberally cover all contingencies, should be freely granted them. I do not believe in log-rolling, and no personal consideration, if entrusted with power by tl^ public, shall induce me, to expend money unfairly or to favor any particular part of the town. I will to the utmost of my power see that funds are . equitably as well as economically distributed, and that no street shall have reason to complain. In conclusion, I may say, that I will do the best I can for my constituents if thought worthy of being returned. I will reduce taxation to the Jdwest possible limit sufficient for municipal purposes. I am one of • the oldest residents, have seen the growth of Holdtika, and know its wants. 'With its progress I have progressed, and by doing all . I can to serve my fellow townsmen, I should in fact be only doing all in my power to serve myself; my interests are bound up with those of the ratepayers of this town. If the latter consider that I, am fitted to watch over both, I shall to the very utmost of my power endeavor to prove that the confidence was not undeserved. ' I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. FITZSIMMONS. Revell-street, Oct, 1, IB6ff, 4573