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Letter to Editor
February 20, 1902
The Seattle Star
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
J.J. Kost, a Bremerton city council member, commends the Star newspaper's support for Seattle's municipal lighting plant. He reports strong taxpayer backing for public water works and lighting in Bremerton (114-20 and 112-19 votes) despite a 3-2 council majority opposing it and favoring private franchises.
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COMMENDS THE STAR
Bremerton, Feb. 18, 1902.
To the Star: I want to commend the stand you have taken in favor of the municipal lighting plant. We take considerable interest here in Seattle's fight, as we have one of our own in Bremerton. The city council stands 3 to 2 against a municipal plant. I am one of the two members favoring it. The Bremerton News is against us.
We have drawn up a resolution in its favor to get the sentiments of the taxpayers. They stand 114 in favor of public water works, and 20 against. On municipal lighting the vote is 112 for and 19 against. Still a majority of the council are holding out, and want to give away franchises for these utilities.
J. J. KOST.
Bremerton, Feb. 18, 1902.
To the Star: I want to commend the stand you have taken in favor of the municipal lighting plant. We take considerable interest here in Seattle's fight, as we have one of our own in Bremerton. The city council stands 3 to 2 against a municipal plant. I am one of the two members favoring it. The Bremerton News is against us.
We have drawn up a resolution in its favor to get the sentiments of the taxpayers. They stand 114 in favor of public water works, and 20 against. On municipal lighting the vote is 112 for and 19 against. Still a majority of the council are holding out, and want to give away franchises for these utilities.
J. J. KOST.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Infrastructure
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Municipal Lighting
Public Utilities
Bremerton Council
Taxpayer Vote
Seattle Fight
What entities or persons were involved?
J. J. Kost
To The Star
Letter to Editor Details
Author
J. J. Kost
Recipient
To The Star
Main Argument
the star's support for municipal lighting is commended; bremerton taxpayers strongly favor public water works and lighting plants, but the city council majority opposes them in favor of private franchises.
Notable Details
Taxpayer Vote: 114 For Public Water Works (20 Against)
Taxpayer Vote: 112 For Municipal Lighting (19 Against)
City Council: 3 2 Against Municipal Plant
Bremerton News Opposes Municipal Plant