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September 18, 1873
Elizabeth Daily Monitor
Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
In Union County, Major Rose proposed and passed a resolution to let voters decide on erecting a work house at the next election, emphasizing public input in governance.
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A COUNTY WORK HOUSE.
Major Rose, determined to ascertain whether the people of Union county desire the erection of a work house, yesterday offered a resolution, (which was adopted.) leaving the entire matter in the hands of the people, who will be called upon to vote either for or against the work house at the next election.
This action is perfectly proper, and of course no one can complain. The people are to be left entirely free in the matter. If a work house is necessary or expedient, (and we think it is,) the taxpayers will be very apt to vote in favor of its erection-if they decide it unnecessary, that will be the end of the matter. We commend the good sense of Major Rose, and the board in this matter. It is refreshing, in these days of corruption, to occasionally find public officials paying some attention to the wishes of the people, who certainly are to be freely consulted in this case.
Major Rose, determined to ascertain whether the people of Union county desire the erection of a work house, yesterday offered a resolution, (which was adopted.) leaving the entire matter in the hands of the people, who will be called upon to vote either for or against the work house at the next election.
This action is perfectly proper, and of course no one can complain. The people are to be left entirely free in the matter. If a work house is necessary or expedient, (and we think it is,) the taxpayers will be very apt to vote in favor of its erection-if they decide it unnecessary, that will be the end of the matter. We commend the good sense of Major Rose, and the board in this matter. It is refreshing, in these days of corruption, to occasionally find public officials paying some attention to the wishes of the people, who certainly are to be freely consulted in this case.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Work House
Union County
Voter Decision
Major Rose
Resolution
Public Consultation
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Rose
Where did it happen?
Union County
Story Details
Key Persons
Major Rose
Location
Union County
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Major Rose offers resolution adopted by board to let Union County voters decide on work house erection at next election; editorial praises democratic approach amid corruption.