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First Annual Message of Archibald Johnston, 1918 [continued]
Schools. While the Mayor has no official duty connected with the conduct of the public schools, yet as a citizen it may not be misunderstood when I say that better educational advantages should be offered and extended and that he community stands in need of a technical high school. I would consider it a privilege to co-operate in advancement along educational lines.
Music. Our municipality rightfully enjoys the distinction of being a musical centre. An auditorium for musical and other public gatherings of an educational character is a consummation most earnestly to be desired.
Public Safety. Contrary to the popular notion that the exercise by the city of its police powers tends to limit the freedom of action of the individual, it actually operates to promote liberty and the fullest enjoyment of one's ,personal rights, provided the police officers. faithfully discharge their duties and give every inhabitant a square deal. The police department is under civi service The preservation of peace and maintenance of public safety is in the hands of this department and under the direction of the Mayor.
Public Health. The care of the public health demands our closest, scrutiny and untiring attention, and in this connection I am in favor of the ultimate establishment of a municipal laboratory for the free examination of such specimens of blood and urine as the practicing physicians of the city and its environs may care to submit on behalf of patients unable to pay for such services elsewhere.
Recommendation. I RECOMMEND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SUCH A LABORATORY TO YOUR CONSIDERATION.
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