In order to refresh your memory before the November 3 general election, we are printing a condensation of the positions held by the democratic and republican aldermanic candidates as reported in the August issue of The Paper. EDWARD WALSH
Mr. Walsh advocates stricter enforcement of housing codes and tenant-landlord agreements. These two measures would free revenue to hire much needed building inspectors.
For better law enforcement Mr. Walsh believes improved community-police relations, job training programs and employment opportunities are necessary. Although he feels that control of city services should be left in the hands of the city administration, he feels that the citizens, working through the alderman, should see that these services are administered efficiently.
With proper control and management of such programs as West End Townhouse and 235, Mr. Walsh believes that race relations can be improved.
On the issue of income sources for the city, Mr. Walsh believes that recovery of more state revenues for the cities is the answer.
He feels that more money for the cities should come from state and federal sources. To accomplish this St. Louis and other urban areas such as Kansas City must consolidate their efforts in the legislature. He believes the present tax structure should be revised to encourage urban businesses and to end discrimination against people on low and fixed incomes. JOHN ROACH DEMOCRAT
Mr. Roach believes in more efficient collection of real estate taxes, stricter housing code enforcement, strict penalties for code violators (either tenant or landlord), demolition or reclamation of derelict buildings and implementation of the State Slum Receivership Bill.
He feels that crime prevention must be coordinated with recreation, job training, employment opportunities and youth programs. Improved police facilities and closer police-community ties are also needed. In the area of city services, Mr. Roach advocates closer contact between the community and the public service supervisors. He feels district city halls, neighborhood grievance forums and good correction programs could help accomplish this.
To improve race relations Roach suggests equalization of employment, recreation and housing opportunities and more effective youth programs.
Originally published in The Paper, October 1970.
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