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April 15, 1961
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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State Senator Charlie Brown announces candidacy for Atlanta mayor, pledging bi-racial committee, uninterrupted public education, no tax increases, expressway completion, urban renewal, parks, rapid transit, and new auditorium. He highlights his legislative experience and commitment to fairness.
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Brown Pledges Bi-Racial Group If Elected Mayor
Also Stands For Continued Public Education, No Increases In Taxes
State Senator Charlie Brown in formally announcing his candidacy for mayor of Atlanta, the million-plus capital of Georgia, nailed down a willingness to assume the most exacting job in the South. The 57-year-old legislator and businessman nevertheless committed himself to the task of making Atlanta an even greater city.
Sen. Brown, president of Pickett-Brown Manufacturing Co., has served in the Georgia Legislature with distinction, and promises to do likewise if elected as mayor of "the greatest, warmest, busiest city in the nation."
Towards this end, Mr. Brown has committed himself to uninterrupted public education, a bi-racial committee, no increase in taxes, concern for city employees' wages, completion of expressways, continuation of urban renewal, planning for more park and recreational facilities, rapid transit, and a new auditorium.
Sen. Brown unequivocally vowed support of uninterrupted public education and cited that he had "consistently refused to play politics with our school children."
"I have worked quietly and deliberately towards a solution of this critical problem," Sen. Brown insisted, and the "1961 Legislature passed laws which will assure us that our children will receive public education."
SENATOR CHARLIE BROWN
BI-RACIAL COMMITTEE
A biracial committee was proposed by Sen. Brown, who in his announcement speech noted "I believe in the sense of fairness and justice of every citizen of this city regardless of his station in life And because of this belief, I intend to appoint a bi-racial committee
"This committee will be composed of citizens personally concerned with these problems, citizens who will meet regularly to discuss problems and to avoid problems before they arise
"This committee will be composed of citizens personally concerned with these problems."
NO ADDITIONAL TAXES
On taxes, Sen. Brown pledged he would "veto any ordinance, and will use my influence to defeat any attempt by any person, or any group, to increase city taxes on your home during the next four years as your mayor."
Wages of city employees were scrutinized in Sen. Brown's announcement. He emphasized. "I pledge every means at my command to put this expressway into high gear and expedite its early completion."
OWED FUTURE PLANNING
Future planning for Atlanta was termed a necessity. "Our planning.' Sen. Brown noted, "must be far-sighted and as complete and comprehensive as available information can make it. We must not be caught, as we have been, in the past
without adequate provision for the tremendous growth of our city "
He urged continuation of the urban renewal program, but added that first consideration should be given to the re-housing of those displaced.
Sen Brown called for proper planning to assure that industrial growth does not choke out available space for parks and recreation facilities
Careful study, he said, would also be given to a rapid transit system for Atlanta, but asked a survey of alternate methods, noting that the transportation method, as well as the financial problem connected with it, must be met
SUPPORTS NEW AUDITORIUM
A commitment to make Atlanta a "convention city" was made by Sen Brown, in envisioning a new auditorium that will meet the needs of a city of millions. He also listed a music hall as one of the city's requisites, as well as a stadium and sports arena.
The forthcoming mayoralty race has three announced candidates: Fulton Commissioner James H. Aldredge, State Rep. M. Smith and former county commissioner, R. L (Shirley) Doyle
LISTS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
In announcing his candidacy, Sen Brown called attention to the fact that he had served eight years as County Commissioner, and the past five years as state senator.
"These experiences." he said. "have given me wide knowledge of city government, and an insight into its problems and needs.
"The leader of our city must not be a political novice. The importance of the office of mayor demands previous political experience. This office must be filled by one capable of cooperating with the leaders of all the units of government which affects the citizens of Atlanta." he said
Also Stands For Continued Public Education, No Increases In Taxes
State Senator Charlie Brown in formally announcing his candidacy for mayor of Atlanta, the million-plus capital of Georgia, nailed down a willingness to assume the most exacting job in the South. The 57-year-old legislator and businessman nevertheless committed himself to the task of making Atlanta an even greater city.
Sen. Brown, president of Pickett-Brown Manufacturing Co., has served in the Georgia Legislature with distinction, and promises to do likewise if elected as mayor of "the greatest, warmest, busiest city in the nation."
Towards this end, Mr. Brown has committed himself to uninterrupted public education, a bi-racial committee, no increase in taxes, concern for city employees' wages, completion of expressways, continuation of urban renewal, planning for more park and recreational facilities, rapid transit, and a new auditorium.
Sen. Brown unequivocally vowed support of uninterrupted public education and cited that he had "consistently refused to play politics with our school children."
"I have worked quietly and deliberately towards a solution of this critical problem," Sen. Brown insisted, and the "1961 Legislature passed laws which will assure us that our children will receive public education."
SENATOR CHARLIE BROWN
BI-RACIAL COMMITTEE
A biracial committee was proposed by Sen. Brown, who in his announcement speech noted "I believe in the sense of fairness and justice of every citizen of this city regardless of his station in life And because of this belief, I intend to appoint a bi-racial committee
"This committee will be composed of citizens personally concerned with these problems, citizens who will meet regularly to discuss problems and to avoid problems before they arise
"This committee will be composed of citizens personally concerned with these problems."
NO ADDITIONAL TAXES
On taxes, Sen. Brown pledged he would "veto any ordinance, and will use my influence to defeat any attempt by any person, or any group, to increase city taxes on your home during the next four years as your mayor."
Wages of city employees were scrutinized in Sen. Brown's announcement. He emphasized. "I pledge every means at my command to put this expressway into high gear and expedite its early completion."
OWED FUTURE PLANNING
Future planning for Atlanta was termed a necessity. "Our planning.' Sen. Brown noted, "must be far-sighted and as complete and comprehensive as available information can make it. We must not be caught, as we have been, in the past
without adequate provision for the tremendous growth of our city "
He urged continuation of the urban renewal program, but added that first consideration should be given to the re-housing of those displaced.
Sen Brown called for proper planning to assure that industrial growth does not choke out available space for parks and recreation facilities
Careful study, he said, would also be given to a rapid transit system for Atlanta, but asked a survey of alternate methods, noting that the transportation method, as well as the financial problem connected with it, must be met
SUPPORTS NEW AUDITORIUM
A commitment to make Atlanta a "convention city" was made by Sen Brown, in envisioning a new auditorium that will meet the needs of a city of millions. He also listed a music hall as one of the city's requisites, as well as a stadium and sports arena.
The forthcoming mayoralty race has three announced candidates: Fulton Commissioner James H. Aldredge, State Rep. M. Smith and former county commissioner, R. L (Shirley) Doyle
LISTS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
In announcing his candidacy, Sen Brown called attention to the fact that he had served eight years as County Commissioner, and the past five years as state senator.
"These experiences." he said. "have given me wide knowledge of city government, and an insight into its problems and needs.
"The leader of our city must not be a political novice. The importance of the office of mayor demands previous political experience. This office must be filled by one capable of cooperating with the leaders of all the units of government which affects the citizens of Atlanta." he said
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Atlanta Mayor
Charlie Brown
Bi Racial Committee
Public Education
Tax Increases
Urban Renewal
Expressways
Rapid Transit
What entities or persons were involved?
Charlie Brown
James H. Aldredge
M. Smith
R. L (Shirley) Doyle
Where did it happen?
Atlanta, Georgia
Story Details
Key Persons
Charlie Brown
James H. Aldredge
M. Smith
R. L (Shirley) Doyle
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Event Date
1961
Story Details
State Senator Charlie Brown announces his candidacy for mayor of Atlanta, pledging to form a bi-racial committee for fairness, support uninterrupted public education, oppose tax increases, improve city employee wages, complete expressways, continue urban renewal with re-housing, plan parks and recreation, develop rapid transit, and build a new auditorium and convention facilities.