Third And Fourth Ward Supervisors
Third And Fourth Ward Supervisors |
To help guide Ann Arbor residents in voting at the April 6 city election, The News publishes material on the candidates compiled by the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan organization. Today, The News presents information about and views of supervisor candidates in the. Third and Fourth Wards. The questions asked of the candidates are as follows:
1) Generally speaking, what do you think will he the major problems facing the Board of Supervisors during the coming year? Please list according to your view of importance.
2) Do you think that the present county revenues can provide sufficient funds for the solution of those problems which need immediate attention? If yes, please explain. If no, why isn’t it sufficient and what do you think can be done to increase the funds?
3) What do you think of publishing a simplified financial statement showing all county revenues and expenditures for distribution to all taxpayers?
4) Would you be willing to approve the financial support necessary to provide properly qualified personnel for the handling of juveniles requiring the community's attention, plus improved physical detention facilities? Please explain.
5) Is there anything else for which you will seek action in the event you are elected?
Fred J. Williams
Republican, Third Ward (Inc.)
Fred J. Williams is self-employed as a welder. A high school graduate, he is a past monarch of Zal-Gaz Grotto, a Mason and a Boy Scout official. He has lived in Ann Arbor for the past 32 years. Williams is married and the father of two sons. Age: 60.
1.
Courthouse construction, Detention Home, roads, Infirmary. Planning Commission.
2.
Yes. County valuation can be raised to state equalized value, which would provide sufficient funds for any emergency.
3.
Good idea.
4.
Yes. Washtenaw county needs a new detention home with qualified personnel.
5.
Highway Construction. Ford Rd. construction to pass north of Ann Arbor. US-23 highway bypass east of Ann Arbor. Expressway south of Ann Arbor. New highway bridge over Huron River. Huron-Clinton Metropolitan project.
Uolevi L. Lahti
Democrat, Third Ward
Uolevi L. Lahti is director of the research laboratory of Consultants to Management, Inc. He has lived in Ann Arbor since 1940 and was graduated from the U-M College of Architecture in 1947. Lahti is married and has a son and a daughter. His home is at 909 Sunset Ed. Age: 32.
1.
Juvenile detention problem; tax equalization is very important; equal representation on the Board of Supervisors; safe and dependable road construction.
2.
There probably are not enough funds for the solution of these problems which need attention. The best method for raising these funds should be studied.
3.
This should be done.
4.
I certainly am willing to approve financial support for both qualified personnel and improved facilities.
5.
The creation of a workable County Zoning Board.
Charles E. Rabideau
Republican, Fourth Ward (Inc.) Unopposed
Charles E. Rabideau is the owner of the Rabideau-Harris men’s clothing store. He is a high school graduate and holds membership in the Ann Arbor Moose and Knights of Columbus organizations and the Optimist Club. He is married and the father of two daughters. Rabi-deau’s home is at 714 Lawrence St. Age: 60.
1.
Completion of new Courthouse plans, juvenile care, 4-H Club support.
2.
Yes, with a new spread of $1,900,000 and $1,000,000 on personal property in 1952 in the city of Ann Arbor alone, and with an overall gain throughout the county, there should be no reason for any new taxes at this time.
3.
I’m not in favor of spending money when it can be saved. All transactions by the board are published each month in The Ann Arbor News, and any taxpayer interested in seeing the financial statement is welcome to do so by calling at the county clerk's office.
4.
Yes. A committee of the Board of Supervisors is now working on this important problem, and I shall support improvements.