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To better acquaint Shelton voters with the
candidates who will be on the ballot for city
commission positions next Tuesday, the Shelton
Jaycees last week questioned the six hopefuls on
what club members felt were important aspects
of city government.
Following is the list of questions and the
candidates' answers.
The candidates are: Mayor -- Earl H. Moore
and Frank A. Travis; Commissioner of Finance
Arnold Fox and David T. Kneeland; Commis-
sioner of Public Works Elroy Nelson and Glen
C. Watson.
Past budgets appear to have been holding ac-
tions for inudequate City services, particularly in
the Public Works area. What is your position on
the following:
a Extent of needed improvements?
City Candidates Answer Questions Mrs. Hansen Has Animal
, Rep. Julia Butler Hansen has tory animals
pipes, and wooden pipe replace-
ment: street lighting improve-
ment: parks, additions and im-
provements; street surface im-
provements.
Fox: Major improvements on
most streets, with adequate street
lighting; sewer and trunk lines
that will eliminate excess water
flowing into refuge plant.
Nelson: Sewer; water; storm
drains.
Watson: In a growing city there
is a continual need for improve-
ments in all phases of utilities.
However there is always a de-
sire for more efficient use of
budgeted money.
Tray|s: The extent and need
of improvements in the public
works area, would more proper-
ly and informatively come from
the public works department.
Moore: We have a desperate
need for street and street lighting
improvement in most residential
sections of town which would in-
clude storm sewers and drainage
in some. The extent will be lim-
ited only by proper budgeting
of available financing and a com-
plete study of priority needs and
economical desirability.
Kneeland: Downtown sewer re-
placement; storm sewers on hills;
water transmission lines, stand-
b. Methods of securing additional funds? (Tax-
ation, Matching Funds, Bonds, etc.)
Kneeland: Combination of all
methods.
Fox: City and L.I.D. funds in
some cases. Federal funds when
available.
Nelson : Taxation.
Watson: Financing can be done
by a number of ways. As an
example: matching funds from
state or federal sources has seen
limited use in Shelton. There are
other means of securing funds
such as increased taxation, bonds
or local improvement district.
The real problem is finding the
method which is the least burden-
some on the public.
Travis: All the above meth-
ods of securing funds have cer-
tain attributes. Some are more
applicable than others, depend-
ing on the purpose to be accom-
plished.
.Moore: I am against general
taxation of the citizen for this
type of improvements. I believe
the revenue now received from
all sources, properly budgeted
for a well planned Improvement
program combined with match-
ing funds, L.I.D., or general ob-
ligation bonds if approved by
the tax payer will finance great
improvements in this area
c. Type of presentation that must be made to
the people to gain their support?
Tray|s: City problems were when the work shoulcl be done.
presented in an open meeting to Estimated costs and method of
which the public was invited last financing must be included in
week.
loore : A factual presenta-
tion of the needs and problems
uncolored by bias or prejudice.
I am sure will be well received
by the people concerned.
K:neeland: The public must be
made aware of the problems, by
the city, with the help of civic
organizations. Then a comprehen-
sive plan of the improvements
needed and a time schedule of
Kurt Mann for Port Commissioner
(Pd. Pol. Adv. by Friends of Km't Mmnl
Re.Elect
David T.
Kneeland
Commissioner of Finance
A comprehensive lflan of action is badly need-
ed to assist Shelton in its future growth. What
is your position on the following:
a. What areas should be included?
Travis : All.
Moore: I believe this should
cover all departments and acti-
vities of city government in-
volved in health and welfare of
the present and future citizen
such as Police, Fire, Parks, Sew-
age, Water, Streets, etc.
Kneeland: Sewer, water, gar-
bage, street improvement, street
years. Then within this: fire pro-
tection, police protection, streets,
sewer, water needs.
Nelson: First all water and
sewer lines should be laid and
then plans be made for paving
all streets.
Watson: Streets, main arterials,
traffic flow patterns, public
safety including street lighting,
lighting, parks and library, fire storm and sanitary sewer main
stations and other public build- trunk lines to accomodate the
ings. existing areas and growing areas.
Fox: How far the city limits Planning for a water supply for
shall extend in the next ten future needs.
b. Who should be responsible for providing the
leadership and establishing the objectives of the
plan?
Travis : Objectives can be
determined by experts, modified
by all interested. Leadership to
gain the objectives may come
from an over-all city-wide com-
mittee.
Moore: Elected .officials are
responsible by the position to
which they were elected to plan
and provide leadership in all de-
sirable city improvements where
city funds are to be spent and
to cooperate with people and
groups who may desire to lend
a helping hand.
I believe a citizens reciew
board would be desirable for the
review of past and present policy
of city government and make
recommendations.
Kneeland: The city should pro-
vide the leadership with hell)
from civic groups and outside
consulting groups when needed.
Fox: The mayor and his com-
missioners, with outside aid that
can take an objective view.
Nelson: Business men, labor
unions, working with the com-
mission.
Watson: A joint effort between
the City Commission and the citi-
zens of Shelton.
c. How far into the future should it be pro-
jected?
Travis : Undetermined.
Moore : A flexible 25 year
plan compatible with our pres-
ent fast changing world. It should
be covered by ordinance sub-
ject to review.
Kneeland: At least 20 to 25
years, with plans to be able to
do it faster if needed.
Fox: The very least 10 years.
Nelson: At least 30 years.
Watson: 15 to 20 years.
d. How should it be financed?
Tray|s: Depends on the scope
of the project.
Moore : Financing of a n y
government actions must be bud-
geted from general revenue as
available.
Kneeland: All methods avail-
able including matching monies.
Fox : By planning.
Nelson: The program is too
vast to be financed by any other
means than bonds.
Watson: Bond issue seems to
be the best way to finance a
comprehensive plan. However I
feel the cost can be reduced
greatly by utilizing local citizens
who are well qualified in their
field.
What steps would need to be tken to replace
the downtown sewer system with respect to plan-
ning and financing?
Travis : This should be part matching funds set aside for three
of a city wide comprehensive years.
plan. Nelson: Should be financed by
Would you favor this approach over expanding
the capacity of the sewage treatment plant?
Tray|s: Even the experts are
not in complete agreement here.
Moore: 'All inadequate and
damaged sewer lines should be
replaced or repaired and then if
the need or the projected future
requirements of the sewage plant
shows that expansion in neces-
sary, this should be done.
Kneeland: Yes, as the treat-
ment plant has the capacity for
a city of approximately 10,000
to 12,000.
Fox: The replacement of down-
town sewer lines is only a por-
tion of what is needed. Trunk
lines, drain fields, will not take
the place of a needed sewage
plant that will be needed in the
near future.
Nelson : Yes.
Watson: This would depend on
a qualified study of the problem.
In your opinion, is the City's spring-fed water
supply continuously safe for domestic use? If not,
what can be done to correct the situation.
Travis: The city of Shelton
is most fortunate in having an
excellent, adequate, safe, un-
treated and palatable supply of
water.
Moore: I see no immediate
or near future problems in the
water supply of the city.
Kneeland: Yes the spring
water is very pure and is able
to supply the needs of the city
for extended dry periods when
the two deep wells are used to
supplement the springs.
Fox: The city has deep wells
that they have not needed for
supply, and the spring feed water
shed within the city limits has
been adequate. I believe that all
water needs to be chlorinated
for health sake.
Nelson: I believe that the
city should plan to obtain a
water source in the mountains.
They should plan on it now.
Watson: At present the water
supply is adequate for domestic
use. In the future other addi-
tional sources would be desire-
able.
What is your opinion on combining all mutually
beneficial services of the City and County, such
as fire, police, sewage, water and garbage?
Tray|s: This is all based on
what is considered "mutually
beneficial" services.
Speaking only on that with
which I am familiar, there is
some benefit and saving in the
realm of law enforcement. Spe-
cifically, a single city and coun-
ty jail--radio dispatcher.
In fire protection, the city now
has mutual assistance pacts with
three parties located in the
county.
Moore: At the present time
I can not see any advantage in
combining city and county ser-
vices of the departments as
listed.
We must consider, our city is
a growing city with many prob-
lems which we must face. Let's
face these together and not com-
bine our problems with those
which could develop with a
the city police and county sher-
riff's dept.
Fox: At present our State
Laws prevent us from any such
change, but we the public are
paying for the service of both
City and County departments. I
favor joint construction of a
County City building when the
time and need arises. Perhaps
by then, the other services can
be done under one government.
Nelson: First I believe that
the police departments could
save money by combining and
be more effective. I have my
doubts about sewer and water.
Garbage could be combined also.
Watson: I feel that the city
and the county sbould operate
independently with mutual co-
operation.
c°ns°lidati°n with c°unty ser" I, V[nS Y for
vices. I firmly believe the city
and county governments must
cooperate where possible for the
mutual benefit of the tax payer. I
Kneeland: Under certain cir-
cumstances where it would be
mutually beneficial to the city
as well as the county. These
!
cosponsored a bill to assure that
animals used in research are
treated in a humane manner.
The bill requires the Secretary
of Helath, Education and Welfare
to establish certain standards re-
garding the care and handling of
research animals. The bill also
calls for inspection of research
facilities to raake sure of com-
pliance with these standards.
Congresswoman Hansen said
that the bill alms to spore labora-
and ill-treatment
ing with research,
"The New York
for Medical
American Society
cology and
peutics have
lafion. The fact
the support of
well as the nation,s
humane
a reasonable
impede medical
MORE IMPROVEMENTS PER DOLLAR
GLEN WATSOII
:FOR
Commissioner ii:,
Of !!iiiii!!!i!i! I
Public .Works
In the
General
Election
NOV. 7
More Improvements
Per Dollar
(pd. pol. adv. by Glen Watson)
these plans and presentatiops
Fox: Meeting set up by the Mo0e' "A complete study of added sewer charge, ingareaStoC°uld be a common build- house separate office I BARRETT ::"
mayor and commissioner having the sewer system was completed Watson: The exact need would " * " I ...... i ::i ";:',i
by an engineering firm in 1957. have to be determined and fi- areas, a common jail and a corn-
the planning board giving their This report should be on file. nanced according to need. men dispatch system to service
considerations and then asking
the public to participate. A review of this study should
Nelson: Public meetings, the be made and plans based on I HERB VONHOF I
priority needs and conditions
press and personal contact by should be produced with esti-
members of the commission.
Watson: Continuous contact be- mated costs. I 00.o,.oo i I on November 7fh
tween the City Commission and If the conditions and the costs
the public, prove to be more than the avail-| | CANDIDATE for COMMISSIONER I I "
year improvements and replaee-
menLs, sewer revenue bonds PORT of SHELTON
would enable the commission to
VOTE FOR make large project replacements i NOTES ON (UAUFICATIONS FOR COMMISSIONER i I Sh I Bo rd 309
where needed. The sewer revenue I I elton Schoo a
was increased in 1960 to provide
THE RIGHT theplan.necessary flmds for such a I-| EDUCATION:sity, Bethlehem,B'S" inpenna.lndustrial Engineering, Lehigh Univer- I'l Di
Knee, and: Some of the steps I OCCUPATION: Chief Engineer-Plywood, Simpson Timber Co. I strict 1
MANN have all-ready been done such | COMMUNITY SJZRVICE: |*, Employed ta Simpson Timber
| / Member, Shelton Rotary Club. | j Company Insulating Board plant
as knowing what and where the | * Commissioner, Port of Shelton, since January 1, 1965. |
problems are, and the prelim- | * Member and Choir Director, Faith Lutheran Church. |
inary engineering. Presently sev- | * Member and Past President, Shelton Flight, Inc. | i
and
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Member
of
Supported
by
io 1¢ VOTE eral thousand dollars are being | OTHER: Active Pilot and Aircraft Owner, Experienced in Con- | 'I
set aside each year to start this l struction, Engineering Specifications, and Contract Pro- |
International
Woodworkers of
America
| cedures; Almost 3 Years Experience as Port Commissioner | Local iUnion 3-38
job. With proper financing the | During Period of Port of Shelton's Greatest Growth; With |
FOR ditionalWh°le job could be done with ad- |detailed engineering and Sanderson Field comprising a Major Portion of Port Re. | ! i 8
| sponsibilities, the Port of Shelton Needs a Commissioner |
I Who Knows Aviation and Airport Operations. | (Paid Advert|sere nt by IWA Local 3-3 )
PROGRESS 00,aoo,o00
Fox: Request for federal funds, a | (pd. pol. adv.) • I - _.__.._.
SENSIBLE, HARMONIOUS Municipal ManagemeSt
Continue ECONOMICAL, EFFECTIVE
RETAIN THE MAYOR whose RETURN THE LEADER whose
Administration has seen Our Direction hm Attained These
• A Native of Skelon
• Family Man and Property Owner
• 5 Years Practical Experience as
Your Commissioner
• 20 Years Experience in Finance and
Accounting.
Eject The Man Who Has Made
FISCAL MANAGEMENT
a CAREER !
Pol. Pd. Adv. by lvid T. Kneeland
II
Community
ACHIEVE harmony
REGAIN self-respec+
ADVANCE maferially
PLAN for +he fufure
SOLVE many problems
STRENGTHEN fiscally
RESULTS:
Heights
Beverly
RESOLVED the once-sticky
water problem.
SUCCEEDED ,n finding an answer tO the city
annoying dog situation.
ACOUIRED • n:ot/refiscaltruCkdebt.with°ut adding
STRENGTHENED the CRy Fir D, eP:drt:t,
by adding 2 sala,'
a third due in 1968.
IMPROVED Police De artment effl¢tencY,.,€lS.
moral:? and personnel stau"'
tit library with an IP:oV
UP-GRADED the =00ry sclledule whiC-""
attractive to certified library personnel.
" to have a new
IDADTI/';IDATE=h in the effort "ed through"
S4P'=tI'.IINkmP;HDH-$1aaL|HIBIW hospital establi. Board w
active membership on Shelton General Hospita
Trustees.
In his quiet, efficient, Intelligent approach to c roblems, Mayor Frank Travis has provided EFFECTUAL, LOGICAL LEADERSHIP resulting in five years of encOUrag"
ing hard-won financial progress despite severe limitations of state law, at the same time recapturing a most welcome but once-lost community accord. To guarantee
further STABLE, RESPONSIBLE, PRACTICAL ADMINISTRATION of Shelton's City Government
T MAYOR FRANK TRAVIS
Political advertisement by the CITIZENS GOOD GOVF, RMENT COMMI'I'rEE OF Rwi.TON Bill Dickie, publicity Coordinator.
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