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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 | | T 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. Page 14 - Shelton-Maon County Journal - Thursday, November 2, 1967